Interview QuestionsOverview Of Question Types

Overview of Question Types

Learn the question types available in Xinterview and choose the right format for video, audio, text, or single choice responses.

Overview

Different question types support different interview goals. Choose the format that best matches the skill, response style, and review workflow you want to evaluate.

Available Question Types

Video

Use Video questions when candidates should record and submit a video response.

Video works well for evaluating presentation skills, communication style, and detailed answers that benefit from seeing and hearing the candidate.

Audio

Use Audio questions when candidates should record audio only.

Audio is a good fit for quick feedback, voice assessment, and situations where you want to focus on spoken answers without video.

Text

Use Text questions when candidates should type a written response.

Text works well for technical knowledge, written communication, and answers that are easier to review in a text format.

Single Choice

Use Single Choice questions when candidates should select one answer from provided options.

This format is suited to multiple-choice questions with one correct answer or screening questions with a small set of possible responses.

Choosing the Right Type

Match the question type to the kind of signal you want from the candidate.

Question typeBest use case
VideoPersonality, presentation skills, detailed answers
AudioQuick feedback, voice assessment
TextTechnical knowledge, written communication
Single ChoiceScreening questions, quick assessments

How to Add Questions

Add questions from the interview builder by following a short setup flow.

Click Add Question

Open the interview and select Add Question.

Select your question type

Choose Video, Audio, Text, or Single Choice.

Enter question text

Write the prompt you want candidates to answer.

Add answer options for Single Choice

If you selected Single Choice, enter the answer options and mark the correct answer if needed.

Save

Save the question to add it to the interview.