1

I am wondering if there is a word that characterizes this specific type of question.

Given this series of questions, it would be understood that one must continue answering if the answer is no, or stop once the answer is yes.

Example (the question type would imply the parenthetical instructions):

  • Can you do A? (If no, proceed. If yes, stop.)
  • (If no,) Can you do B? (If no, proceed. If yes, stop.)
  • (If no,) Can you do C? (If no, proceed. If yes, stop.)

The following is a [TYPE] question:

  • In forum X, can I post a message about jobs?
  • In forum X, can I post a message asking about forums where I can post about jobs?
  • Can I get some information about a forum where I can post a message about jobs?
Improve this question
7
  • Perhaps you might consider This is a terminal question But I don't think anyone would understand what that meant without explanation. I'm not sure there is any such single word that would be universally interpreted the way you wish.
    – Jim
    Dec 14, 2013 at 9:19
  • This reminds me of the term "drilldown questionnaire". But the term drilldown cannot be found in any dictionaries that I know of.
    – Damkerng T.
    Dec 14, 2013 at 10:41
  • A Heuristic question?
    – Autoresponder
    Dec 14, 2013 at 13:07
  • 1
    It's a switch statement.
    – John Lawler
    Dec 14, 2013 at 16:13
  • 1
    @Susan excellent editing. I am impressed! Thank you
    – IberoMedia
    Dec 15, 2013 at 1:54

3 Answers 3

Reset to default
0

I could not find a word describing this type of question. When I see these, they are usually preceded by an explanation, such as, continue to answer until you reach a question whose answer is "yes".

Sometimes each question has a direction: "If no, proceed to next question."

Improve this answer
0

How about a conditional or disjunctive question?

Improve this answer
0

These are often referred to as branching questions.

Improve this answer

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.