Best for
- Candidate feedback and surveys
- Confidence ratings
- Course and exam evaluations
Capabilities
- Rating scale responses
- Not marked, so no effect on scores
- Sits inside an exam or a standalone survey
Considerations
- Keep scale labels consistent across questions
- Ask about one thing per statement
What is a Likert question?
A Likert question presents a statement and asks the respondent to choose a point on a scale, such as from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree.
When to use it
Use Likert questions to gather feedback on a course or exam, measure candidate confidence, or run short surveys alongside an assessment.
How Synap handles it
Likert questions are not marked, so responses do not affect candidate scores. They let you collect structured data in the same place as your assessments.
Authoring tips
Use the same scale throughout a survey, ask about one idea per statement, and avoid leading wording.
Likert is one of 29 question types in Synap's exam authoring software, alongside reusable question banks, bulk import and flexible marking.