Standard questions are pre-made questions that have the questions written out with the appropriate question type, options for multiple-choice and the data key filled out, and in some cases validation on the answer. Although standard questions enable you to quickly build your Data Collection Stage, there are still parameters you have to work within.

Due to the need to be standardized, Standard Questions are not editable in any way, including the data key. In addition, some PII (Personally Identifiable Information) answers such as SSN, bank information, and insurance information are as secure fields, which have limited functionality to prevent easy access to information. If you want more flexibility, we recommend entering your own custom questions. You can also choose to secure a Custom Question if you want to limit access to the information gathered by the Custom Question.

Important Note:

If you create a data key with the same data key as our secure standard keys, the data key will not be available in exports. Additionally, secure field data is not exportable or printable from Fountain.

Standard Questions vs Custom Questions

Functionality	Standard Question	Custom Question (Unsecured)
Viewable in Applicant profiles	Some fields	Yes
Filter by value in Applicant Table	No	Yes
Exportable	Some fields	Yes
Customizable Data Key	No	Yes
Customizable Option Bank	No	Yes
Use responses as merge keys into documents for signing	Some fields	Yes

Secure Fields

Secure Fields are also marked with a yellow lock icon in the Data Collection stage when you're choosing a question.

Click the grey padlock on a Custom Question if you want to secure that question.

Important Notes:

All file upload questions are secure.
Only users with “Access Secure Data” have permission to create Custom Secure Questions.

The image below shows Standard Questions that have Secure Fields. These are indicated by the yellow padlocks seen to the left of the questions.

Types of Standard Data Collection Questions

Review the standard question categories below to see the types of questions available in each category as well as the related Data Key for each question:

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Questions

Questions	Key
Do you identify as having a disability?	disability
What is your Race/Ethnicity?	ethnicity
Which group best describes your gender?	gender
What is your Sexual Orientation?	sexual_orientation
Do you identify as Transgender?	transgender_identity
Which of the following statements regarding your United States Military Status best describes you?	veteran_us

Essentials

Questions	Key
Avatar	avatar
Work Availability	work_availability
Date of Birth	date_of_birth
Eighteen or Older	eighteen_or_older
Sixteen or Older	sixteen_or_older
Country of Residence	country
City / Town	city
Street	street
State	state
Zipcode	zipcode
Citizenship	citizenship
Are you authorized to work in the United States?	can_work_in_us
How many hours per week do you prefer to work?	desired_hours_per_week
How long do you wish to remain at this position?	desired_employment_duration
How many years have you worked in the same or similar position?	years_of_experience
What is the highest level of education you have completed?	education
Please upload a copy of your resume	resume
Drivers License	drivers_license
Please upload a copy of a cover letter explaining your interest in this position	cover_letter
Social Security Number	ssn
SSN Card Document Upload	ssn_card_document_upload
National Identification Number	national_identification_number
National Identification Document Upload	national_identification_document_upload
Please describe previous experiences that contribute to your fit for this position	previous_work
Have Prior Experience	have_prior_experience
How did you find out about this position?	referral_source
Do you have reliable transportation?	have_transportation
Which country will you be working in?	country_of_work

Salary & Tax

Questions	Key
Income Salary	income_salary
Income Income Tax Dollar Amount	income_income_tax_dollar_amount
Income SS Tax	income_ss_tax
Income Medicare Tax	income_medicare_tax
Income Taxpayer Identification Number	income_taxpayer_identification_number

Bank

Questions	Key
Bank Name	bank_name
Bank Routing Number	bank_routing_number
Bank Account Number	bank_account_number

Driving

Questions	Key
Vehicle Make	vehicle_make
Vehicle Model	vehicle_model
Vehicle Year	vehicle_year
Vehicle Photo	vehicle_photo
Vehicle Registration Plate Number	vehicle_registration_plate_number
Vehicle VIN Number	vehicle_vin_number
Driver License Number	driver_license_number
Driver License Expiration Date	driver_license_expiration_date
Driver License State	driver_license_state
Driver License Photo	driver_license_photo

Social Media

Questions	Key
LinkedIn Profile Link	linkedin
Facebook Profile Link	facebook
Twitter Profile Link	twitter

Behavioral

Questions	Key
Have you worked at our company before?	did_apply_multiple_times
Why do you think you would be a good fit for our company and this position?	why_should_we_hire_you
What 3-5 things do you need to be successful in this position? What are the deal killers?	success_in_job
What are your expectations for earnings, per hour, in this position?	earnings_expectations
Do you prefer working on your own or as part of a team?	team_or_solo

Extra

Questions	Key
Emergency Contact Name	emergency_contact_name
Emergency Contact Phone	emergency_contact_phone
Emergency Contact Relationship	emergency_contact_relationship
Please list your current professional certifications or licenses	certifications_licenses
What is your first spoken language?	first_language
Please select any other languages you speak	other_languages

Insurance

Questions	Key
Insurance Type	insurance_type
Insurance Benefactor First Name	insurance_benefactor_first_name
Insurance Benefactor Middle Name	insurance_benefactor_middle_name
Insurance Benefactor Last Name	insurance_benefactor_last_name
Insurance Member ID	insurance_member_id
Insurance Company Group ID	insurance_company_group_id
Insurance Company of Issue	insurance_company_of_issue
Insurance Country of Issue	insurance_country_of_issue
Insurance City of Issue	insurance_city_of_issue
Insurance Issue Date	insurance_issue_date
Insurance Expiration Date	insurance_expiration_date

Passport

Questions	Key
Passport Document Photo	passport_document_photo
Passport Number	passport_number
Passport Country of Issue	passport_country_of_issue
Passport City of Issue	passport_city_of_issue
Passport Issue Date	passport_issue_date
Passport Expiration Date	passport_expiration_date

For guidance and support choosing standard questions, contact your Fountain Customer Success contact.