Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

A. Is texting and driving banned in the state of Texas?

B. What have been the effects of state bans on texting and driving?

C. How many states ban texting while driving?

D. Does New York City allow texting while driving?

B. What have been the effects of state bans on texting and driving?

Closed-ended questions can be answered in only one word or with a short, specific piece of information. So A, C, and D are closed-ended questions.

Open-ended questions require an answer with more depth and a lengthier response. So B is an example of an open ended question here.