Survey questions you can copy
Research & AcademicUpdated: November 7, 2026
Every good survey starts with a decision: what will you do differently depending on the answers? If a question doesn't help that decision, cut it. Shorter surveys get more, and more honest, answers.
Customer satisfaction
- How satisfied are you with [product/service] overall? (1–5)
- How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or colleague? (0–10)
- What is the main reason for your score?
- How easy was it to [buy / book / get help]? (1–5)
- Did we solve the problem you came to us with? (Yes / Partly / No)
- What almost stopped you from buying?
- What is one thing we should improve?
- How did you first hear about us?
Product feedback
- What do you mainly use [product] for?
- How often do you use it? (Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Rarely)
- Which feature do you use most?
- Which feature have you never used?
- How would you feel if you could no longer use [product]? (Very disappointed / Somewhat / Not disappointed)
- What would you use instead if [product] didn't exist?
- What is the one thing you wish it did?
- Was anything confusing the first time you used it?
Employee engagement
- I know what is expected of me at work. (Agree–Disagree)
- I have the tools I need to do my job well.
- My manager gives me useful feedback.
- I would recommend this company as a place to work.
- I see myself working here in a year.
- What should we start doing?
- What should we stop doing?
- What should we keep doing?
Events
- How would you rate the event overall? (1–5)
- Which session was most useful?
- Was the event the right length?
- How was the venue / online platform?
- Would you attend again?
- What topic should we cover next time?
Website and onboarding
- What were you looking for today?
- Did you find it? (Yes / No)
- What stopped you from signing up?
- How clear was our pricing? (1–5)
- What other options did you consider?
Demographics (only if you need them)
- Which best describes your role?
- Company size?
- Country / region?
- Age range?
- How long have you been a customer?
Avoid these mistakes
- Leading questions: "How much did you love our new design?" → "How would you rate the new design?"
- Double-barreled questions: "Was support fast and helpful?" asks two things. Split it.
- Missing options: Add "Not applicable" or "Other" where needed.
- Too many open questions: One or two is enough; they take the most effort to answer.
- Asking for personal data you don't need. Collect only what you will use, and say how you'll use it.