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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