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title: "Create and maintain questions"
slug: "bc-create-and-maintain-questions"
description: "Learn about four question types—Boolean, Lookup, Numeric, and Text—and how to set target values and quality measures in Microsoft Dynamics 365."
tags: ["Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:00Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:00Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-create-and-maintain-questions"
---

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# Create and maintain questions

Four types of questions are possible and for each type you can set target values as preferred answers:

- **Boolean**: answered with **Yes** or **No**.
- **Lookup**: select a value from a list.
- **Numeric**: answer with a number; set tolerances around that number.
- **Text**: free format text.

You can also work with parent questions. For example, make a parent question asking whether a certain option is on the product. If the answer is **Yes**, the list of questions expands with additional questions. If **No**, the additional questions remain hidden.

Questions must be combined in [question sets](/business-central/docs/create-and-maintain-question-sets). With a score per answer in the question and a weight per question in the question set, [check sheets can be rated](/business-central/docs/bc-check-sheet-rating).

## Steps

1. Choose the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/da662430-6a41-47b1-8c7e-7e4ac37a9756/Images/Documentation/image(148).png) icon (Alt+Q).
2. Type **Question List** in the search box.
3. Select **New** to start a new question, or select a question and select **Edit** to open the card.
4. Fill in the fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Code | Identifies the question. |
| Scope | Use this field to apply a question scope: **Document**: the question applies to each document (check sheet); **Item**: the question applies to each item in the check sheet. |
| Description and Description 2 | Type the question to appear in the check sheet. |
| Type | Use this field to apply a question type: **Boolean**: expects a simple **Yes** or **No** answer; the setting in the **Boolean** field is the target value: Yes = accepted, No = rejected. **Lookup**: provides a several-choice option; a subform opens when selected. **Numeric**: looks for a numeric value; the target value must be between Tolerance (−) and Tolerance (+); specify the tolerance type (Percentage or Fixed); a subform opens when selected. **Text**: provides a text description option; specify a text value when **Type** = **Text**. |
| Sub Type | Select **Blank** (regular) or **Parent**. Parent questions can only be of the type **Boolean**. When answered **Yes**, the questions linked to the parent expand in the check sheet. |
| Parent Code | Questions with sub type regular (blank) can be linked to a parent question. These questions only show when the parent question is expanded. |
| Boolean | Select the accepted answer when **Type** = **Boolean**. |
| Numeric Target Value | Type the number you want as answer. |
| Numeric Tolerance Type | Select the type of tolerances allowed: **Fixed**: tolerances are specified as a set of fixed From−To values; **Percentage**: tolerances are specified as a set of percentages. For tolerances (−), set the target value as a −%; for tolerances (+), use %. |
| Text | Specify a text value when **Type** = **Text**. |
| Boolean Accepted Score | Type the score value when the **Boolean** type question is answered with the target value. |
| Measuring Tool | Select a resource type machine as a tool for this question. |
| Include Quality Measures | Set to **True** if quality measures specified for the operation in the routing must be expanded as sub-questions. |

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> To include quality measures, set these question fields as follows: **Scope** = **Item**, **Type** = **Boolean**, **Sub Type** = **Parent**, **Boolean** = **Yes**. See below for more on quality measures.
5. Set up lookup values

You can set up lookup values on the **Question Lookup Values** fast tab. This fast tab is dynamic, only visible for a **Lookup** type question.

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Lookup | Type the code you want the user to select from. |
| Target Value | When checked, the lookup is marked as a preferred answer. More than one answer can be marked as target. Target answers mark the question as **Accepted**. |
| Score | The score value for the answer, multiplied by the question weight to create a line score in the check sheet. |
6. Set up numeric tolerances

You can set up numeric tolerances on the **Question Tolerances** fast tab. This fast tab is dynamic, only visible for a **Numeric** type question.

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| From Value | Type the lower tolerance (based on the **Numeric Tolerance Type** in the question). |
| To Value | Type the higher tolerance (based on the **Numeric Tolerance Type** in the question). |
| Score | The score value for the answer, multiplied by the question weight to create a line score in the check sheet. |
| Result Status | Select one of three options: **Accepted**: within the tolerance, the question is accepted; **Ambiguous**: questionable, requires an additional decision; **Rejected**: outside the range, the question is rejected. |
7. Set up quality measures

With this functionality, the standard quality measures from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's routing are combined with the question set specified in the measurement template.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> More information on using quality measures in the target templates for standard tasks and the design details on Manufacturing Integration is available through the links below.
  1. Type **Routing** in the search box to open the **Routing List** and select the routing to update (for example, 1150).
  2. Select an operation from the lines and open the operation menu to select **Quality Measures**.
  3. Complete the following fields on the **Routing Quality Measures** page:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Qlty. Measure Code | Select from a standard list of quality measure codes. If necessary, use **New** to create new codes. |
| Description | Initially copied from the list of quality measurement codes. Once copied, modify it to be specific for the routing quality measure. |
| Min. Value | Specify the minimum value for the measure (the lower tolerance). |
| Max. Value | Specify the maximum value for the measure (the higher tolerance). |
| Mean Tolerance | Specify the target value for the measure: a value between the lower and the higher tolerance. The mean tolerance must be between **Min. Value** and **Max. Value**. |
  1. Set the new [subscriber](/business-central/docs/bc-qm-subscribers) for the **Prod. Order Routing Line**, Table 5409, **Prod. Order Routing Line: OnAfterModifyEvent (New)**.
  2. Make sure the [measurement template](/business-central/docs/bc-setup-a-measurement-template) specifies table 5409 and the [question set](/business-central/docs/create-and-maintain-question-sets) includes a question where **Include Quality Measures** is set to **True** (see above).

## Related

- [Use the Standard task template](/bc-use-the-standard-task-template.md)
- [Manufacturing integration](/bc-manufacturing-integration.md)
- [Quality Management](/bc-quality-management.md)