Ranking Question Example Template

Ranking survey question example with 1 question asking respondents to rank food, staff, and location by importance. Print, hand out, and scan forms for results.

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This ranking survey question example shows how to ask respondents to order their preferences on paper. It is a one question, 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 a single ranking question. Respondents assign a number from 1 to 4 to each item, ranking food, staff, location, and one other option from most important to least important. Because each row takes a distinct rank, the result shows the order of preference across all four 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 write one number next to 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.

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Questions in this template

  1. Rank the following from 1 (most important) to 4 (least important)

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