# Ask for the exact value, not a category

- Category: product
- Author: Andrei Gudiu (https://indie.md/people/andrei-gudiu/)
- Source: https://indie.md/journeys/andrei-acte123/
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Ask for the precise fact that deletes later questions. Exact age removes a tree of "under 14" follow-ups. A typed date is faster than a set of dropdowns for many people. The same rule applies to contextual requiredness. Ask for the raw value and let the plan hide the branches that do not apply.