Smartsheet Certification Practice Exam

When creating a form, which field allows inputting a default value without requiring a form submitter to create it?

1. Branded

2. Hidden

3. Custom

4. Required

The correct answer is: Hidden

The field that allows inputting a default value without requiring a form submitter to create it is a Hidden field. Hidden fields are not visible to the user filling out the form, yet they are automatically populated with a default value that you set when you configure the form. This capability is particularly useful for capturing data that you want to be included with the submission but do not want the user to alter or even see. Using a hidden field, you can ensure that specific data points, such as user IDs, timestamps, or other necessary information, are consistently collected without needing any additional action from the form submitters. This can streamline data collection and maintain data integrity, as users will not have the opportunity to change or omit this information. On the other hand, branded, custom, and required fields differ in their functionalities. Branded fields are focused on the visual elements and identity of the forms. Custom fields allow you to define your own parameters but do not inherently have the capability to pre-fill values. Required fields indicate that input is mandatory for form submission but do not pre-fill any values.