The Difference Between an Open-Ended Question and a Closed-Ended One

question 21

Multiple Choice

The difference between an open-ended question and a closed-ended one is that the latter

• A) allows the employer to ask for information about a conviction.
• B) requires a comparatively broad and more inclusive response.
• C) often leads to the halo effect.
• D) requires a simple answer, such as yes or no.

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Definitions:

Ethnocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group, often alongside physical genocide or as part of colonial or oppressive policies.

Aché Indians

An indigenous people of Paraguay, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle and rich cultural traditions.

Ethnocide

The purposeful and methodical erasure of the cultural heritage of an ethnic group.

Deforestation

The large-scale removal of forest or tree cover, usually undertaken to convert the land for agricultural, urban, or industrial uses, leading to significant environmental and ecological impacts.