Communication-Questions
Closed
Questions-lead to a yes or no answer, or a specific,
concise answer.
Example: "Is this a
convenient time for you to talk?"
They are useful when we need
others to focus thinking, make quick decisions
They usually begin with: is,
are, do, does, have, has, can, will, would
Open-Ended
Questions-lead to a wide range of responses, not a simple
answer.
Example: "How can we
improve our service?"
They are useful when we need
to gather information, or in conversation
They usually begin with:
who, what, where, why, when or how