Hi

Here's an example Javascript of how you can implement it in Qualtrics

Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnload(function() {
  var questionId = 'QID1'; // Replace 'QID1' with the actual question ID
  
  var timer = setInterval(function() {
    var answer = jQuery("#" + questionId + " .InputText").val();
    
    if (!answer) {
      clearInterval(timer);
      this.clickNextButton();
    }
  }, 20000); // Specify the time limit in milliseconds (20 seconds in this example)
});
 

With this code, the timer starts when the page loads. If the participant hasn't provided an answer within the specified time limit (20 seconds in this snippet), the JavaScript code will automatically click the "Next" button, advancing to the next question. If an answer is provided within the time limit, the timer will be cleared, and the participant can manually proceed by clicking the "Next" button.

Remember to repeat these steps for each question that requires the auto-advance timer.

@VFF_27 - What type of question are you using? Single answer multiple choice?

Thanks! For the questions, I’ve MCQ with 2 real options and 1 that is hidden for the purpose of the code.

Actually putting together your and previous answers answers, some help by ChatGPT, I managed to solve the issue with this code (there doesn’t seem to be mistakes but if you see any I’ll be happy to receive your feedback):

Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnReady(function() {
    /*Place your JavaScript here to run when the page is fully displayed*/
    var questionId = this.questionId;
    var choiceIdToSelect = 3;
    var timerExpired = false;
    
    // Hide choice 3 initially
    jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputjchoiceid=" + choiceIdToSelect + "]").closest("li").hide();
    
    // Start the timer for 20 seconds
    setTimeout(function() {
        // Check if the timer has already expired
        if (!timerExpired) {
            // Check if choices 1 or 2 are selected
            var choice1Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " input choiceid=1]").prop("checked");
            var choice2Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputbchoiceid=2]").prop("checked");
            
            if (!choice1Selected && !choice2Selected) {
                // Select choice 3 programmatically
                jQuery("#" + questionId + " input�choiceid=" + choiceIdToSelect + "]").prop("checked", true).change();
            }
            
            timerExpired = true;
        }
    }, 20000); // 20 seconds
});

Hey I have a similar situation:
 

I have 5 MCQ questions in a block , all separated by a page break. Each question has 3 options.  I want to add  timer  for 45 seconds for each question and auto-advance to the next question when the time is up.  Each question is mandatory (force response) but if they don’t answer the question within 45 seconds, I want them to be moved to the next question. 

I also want the questions to stay in the same block as I am scoring the questions in a block. 
Can you help me with this code.

Hi I tried using the code for my question ( 3 options) and was hiding the fourth option. However, the timer stops at 0 seconds (45 sec to 0 sec)  but doe not move to the next question. Can you please help, here is my code:
 

Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnReady(function() {
    /*Place your JavaScript here to run when the page is fully displayed*/
    var questionId = this.questionId;
    var choiceIdToSelect = 4;
    var timerExpired = false;
    
    // Hide choice 4 initially
    jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputtchoiceid=" + choiceIdToSelect + "]").closest("li").hide();
    
    // Start the timer for 20 seconds
    setTimeout(function() {
        // Check if the timer has already expired
        if (!timerExpired) {
            // Check if choices 1 or 2 are selected
            var choice1Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputichoiceid=1]").prop("checked");
            var choice2Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputschoiceid=2]").prop("checked");
            var choice3Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputichoiceid=3]").prop("checked");

            if (!choice1Selected && !choice2Selected && !choice3Selected) {
                // Select choice 4 programmatically
                jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputkchoiceid=" + choiceIdToSelect + "]").prop("checked", true).change();
            }
            
            timerExpired = true;
        }
    }, 45000); // 45 seconds
});

Hi @supadhyay 

you can try it with this

 

Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.addOnReady(function() {

    /*Place your JavaScript here to run when the page is fully displayed*/

    var questionId = this.questionId;

    var choiceIdToSelect = 4;

    var timerExpired = false;

    

    // Hide choice 4 initially

    jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputechoiceid=" + choiceIdToSelect + "]").closest("li").hide();

    

    // Start the timer for 45 seconds

    setTimeout(function() {

        // Check if the timer has already expired

        if (!timerExpired) {

            // Check if choices 1, 2, or 3 are selected

            var choice1Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " input1choiceid=1]").prop("checked");

            var choice2Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputcchoiceid=2]").prop("checked");

            var choice3Selected = jQuery("#" + questionId + " input�choiceid=3]").prop("checked");

            if (!choice1Selected && !choice2Selected && !choice3Selected) {

                // Select choice 4 programmatically

                jQuery("#" + questionId + " inputmchoiceid=" + choiceIdToSelect + "]").prop("checked", true).change();

            }

            

            // Move to the next question

            Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.setEmbeddedData("TimerExpired", "true");

            jQuery("#NextButton").click();

            

            timerExpired = true;

        }

    }, 45000); // 45 seconds

});