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Question Types in the Test Builder: Likert Scale

Last updated on Jul 09, 2026

The Likert scale type is used for surveys, self-assessment or collecting feedback. It is not a type for automatic knowledge checking.

In scenarios where psychological testing of employees or post-training surveys are used, the scale helps collect a level of agreement, confidence or self-assessment. For processes where employee onboarding matters, it is useful as a feedback tool rather than an automatic check of answer correctness.

When Should You Use It?

Choose this type if you need to collect an opinion, level of agreement, confidence or satisfaction.

Examples:

  • "Rate how much you agree with the statement";

  • "How useful was the course?";

  • "Rate your level of confidence in carrying out this procedure";

  • "How clear was the material?".

How Do You Set It Up?

  1. Choose the Likert scale type.

  2. Fill in Value for each option.

  3. Fill in the text label for the option.

  4. Add or delete options if needed.

  5. Click Save.

By default, the scale has 5 options: from strongly disagree to strongly agree. You can adjust them to your terminology and task.

How Is It Marked?

Likert scale is not included in the test percentage result.

The user chooses one option, and the answer is saved and shown in reports.

Nuances and Limitations

  • at least two scale options are required;

  • each option must have Value and a label filled in;

  • do not use Likert scale for knowledge checks if a pass mark is required;

  • if the test contains only Likert scales, there will be no automatic test result.

What Should You Check Before Publishing?

  • all options have a value and label;

  • the scale endpoints are clear to the user;

  • you do not expect an automatic mark for this question.