A method, computer system, and a computer program product for cognitive template question formation and execution is provided. The present invention may include receiving a dynamic template question. The present invention may also include mapping the received template question to a type. The present invention may then include mapping the received template question to a data source. The present invention may further include forming a template question based on the mapped template question. The present invention may also include triggering, in response to a triggering event, a query based on the formed template question. The present invention may then include executing the triggered query.