> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/intercept-studies/create-an-intercept-study/add-questions-to-an-intercept-study.md).

# Add questions to an intercept study

Your mission relies on the questions you want to ask your participants. Questions guide participants through your unmoderated studies, and you’ll be able to analyze responses to each individual question when participants complete your mission.

Intercept studies will always have **mission questions**, but you can also include up to one **screener question** to help qualify or disqualify potential participants. Refer to the sections below for more information.

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For a list of available questions in intercept studies, see [Question types in intercept studies](/intercept-studies/what-are-intercept-studies-in-dscout/question-types-in-intercept-studies.md).
{% endhint %}

## Screener questions

Screener questions let you use knockout logic to qualify or disqualify applicants. Each intercept study can include up to one screener question. This question will be presented to participants first to ensure they meet your requirements. Only those who do will be able to complete the rest of your mission.

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In addition to a screener question, you’ll also want to include targeting attributes to narrow down who sees your study in the first place. For more information, see [Add targeting attributes to an intercept study](/intercept-studies/create-an-intercept-study/add-targeting-attributes-to-an-intercept-study.md).
{% endhint %}

**To add a screener question to your study:**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to the **Intercept** tab of your study.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **+ Add** under **Screener question** in the left sidebar.
{% endstep %}

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Select **Multiple choice** to add a new multiple choice question.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can also select **Add from question bank** to add a saved question from your question bank. For more information, see [Question banks](/study-basics/question-types/question-banks.md).
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enter a **Prompt**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enter your answer **Choices**.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Configure your knockout logic using the drop-down lists beside each choice. For more information, see [Knockout questions](/recruit-participants/dscout-scout-panel/knockout-questions.md).

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Done**.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Now, your screener question is added to your mission. Any Scouts who reach your intercept URL (and also match your selected targeting attributes) will be presented with your screener question at the start of your study. Those who qualify based on your knockout logic will proceed, and those who don’t will not.

## Mission questions

Mission questions are the heart of your study. This is where you’ll collect the bulk of your insights, and these questions will make up most of your analysis when you’ve collected responses. In studies with a screener question, only those who qualify based on your knockout logic will advance to your mission questions.

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Because intercept studies interrupt participants’ browsing, they’re best kept around 15 minutes in length. Keep that in mind when adding your questions.
{% endhint %}

**To add mission questions to your study:**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to the **Mission** tab of your study.

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{% step %}
Click **+ Add** in the center of the builder or under **Questions** in the left sidebar.
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Select a question type.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can also select **Add from question bank** to add a saved question from your question bank. For more information, see [Question banks](/study-basics/question-types/question-banks.md).
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Complete the provided question fields.

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For more information on individual question settings, search for its question type on the Dscout help center.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Done**.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Now, your mission question is added to your study. Repeat the steps above to add as many questions as you need.

{% hint style="info" %}
Need help writing your question prompts? Dscout AI can help. For more information, see [Refine your questions](/dscout-ai/built-in-ai-features/refine-your-questions.md).
{% endhint %}


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