This ranking survey question example shows how to ask respondents to order their preferences on paper. It is a single page demo for anyone who wants to see how a rank order question looks and behaves once it is printed and scanned. Use it as a starting point for feedback forms, event surveys, or product research where priorities matter more than a single yes or no.
What this survey measures
The template contains two ranking questions. In the first, respondents rank food, staff, location, and one other item of their own when choosing a restaurant, with a line to say what that other item is. In the second, they rank five things that matter when shopping online, from low price to helpful customer service. A short question asks how easy the ranking was, and a comment box asks why the top choice came first. Because each row takes a distinct rank, the result shows the order of preference across all items rather than isolated ratings.
How to use it on paper
Print the page and hand it out at the end of a visit, event, or meeting. Ask each respondent to mark one rank in every row so no rank is repeated, and use a blue or black pen. Collect the completed sheets and scan them with PaperSurvey to read the marks automatically and turn the rankings into results you can sort and compare.
Customize this template
You can swap the row labels for your own items, add or remove rows, and change how many rank positions the scale offers. Rename the question prompt to match your context, add your logo, and the layout reflows automatically to fit. Add more questions if you want a fuller survey around the ranking.
Preview the PDF above, or use this template to start collecting responses today.