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Response Types and How to Use Them During Auditing

Audit Now offers a wide variety of response types to support accurate, rich data collection during inspections.

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Response Type Table (Quick Reference)

Response Type

How to Use It

Audit Date

Tap the calendar to select the audit date and time.

Auditor Name

Auto-filled with your name; can be edited if needed.

Site / Location

Choose a predefined site from the organization’s list.

Compliance Choices (LOVs)

Tap one option from fixed choices like Yes/No, Pass/Fail, etc.

Date

Select a standalone date using the calendar picker.

Date and Time

Pick both date and time in a single field.

Time / Duration

Enter the duration value in minutes or hours.

Number

Type any numeric value (e.g. quantity, score).

Short Text

Enter brief input like a name, ID, or label.

Long Text

Write detailed notes, findings, or observations.

Currency

Input financial amounts in your selected currency.

Percentage

Type numeric values in percent format (e.g. 75%).

Voice Note

Record and attach a short audio comment.

Photo / Video

Capture or upload photos/videos as supporting evidence.

Criticality / Priority

Select from dropdown values like High, Medium, Low.

1–5 Scale / Star Rating

Tap a number of stars (1–5) to give a rating.

GPS Location

Automatically records your location—no action required.

QR / Barcode Scanner

Use device camera to scan asset or product codes.

Signature

Sign on screen using your finger or stylus.

Annotation

Upload files or marked-up images for context.

Checkbox

Tap to toggle the item as checked or completed.

+ Select List

Choose from a dropdown list of predefined values.

Thumbs Up / Down

Select 👍 or 👎 to quickly indicate approval or disapproval.

Below is a breakdown of each response type, what it does, and how users interact with it during an audit:


Audit Date

Used to record when the audit takes place. Tap the calendar icon to pick a date and time.

Auditor Name

Usually auto-filled with the logged-in user’s name. Editable if needed.

Site / Location

Choose a predefined location or site from your organization’s hierarchy.


Compliance Choices (LOVs)

Various fixed-choice fields used to confirm audit steps:

  • Yes - No

  • Yes - No - N/A

  • Pass - Fail

  • Pass - Fail - N/A

  • Compliant - Not Compliant

  • Compliant - Not Compliant - N/A

  • Good - Average - Poor

Just tap one option to select.


Date

Pick a specific date, such as a due date or deadline.

Date and Time

Pick both a date and time for any time-sensitive audit step.

Time / Duration

Enter values in minutes, hours, or another format defined by the checklist.


Number

Enter a whole or decimal number. Useful for counts, thresholds, or measurements.

Short Text

Type short values like product codes, initials, or short answers.

Long Text

Use this for detailed explanations, escalation notes, or remarks.


Currency

Input amounts such as costs or penalties directly.

Percentage

Type a numeric percentage value, like 85%.


Voice Note

Record a short voice message as part of your audit comment.

Photo / Video

Use your device’s camera to capture images or videos as supporting evidence.


Criticality / Priority

Select from a dropdown menu (e.g. High, Moderate, Low) to indicate urgency or risk level.


1–5 Scale/Star Rating

Tap the appropriate number of stars to rate something on a 1 to 5 scale.


GPS Location

This field captures your location automatically—no input needed.


QR / Barcode Scanner

Opens your camera and scans equipment labels, tags, or products instantly.

Signature

Capture a digital signature on-screen using a finger or stylus.

Annotation

Upload files with notes or markup images/documents for detailed explanation.


Checkbox

Tap once to mark the item as checked or completed.


+ Select List

Dropdown with dynamic options (e.g. category selections, equipment types). The checklist creator decides whether it appears as a button group or a dropdown, and defines the list of values (LOVs) shown.


Thumbs Up / Down

Quick binary rating. Tap either a 👍 (positive) or 👎 (negative) to register your assessment.


✅ Best Practices

  • Use LOVs for consistency in evaluation outcomes

  • Pair Photos/Videos with Comments for clarity in failed checks

  • Activate QR Scanners and GPS for traceability in field inspections


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