Discuss US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam Topic 5 Question 26

A LEED AP would like to maximize the response rate of the transportation survey in the building. What methods would be acceptable?

AProvide free coffee and snacks along with the survey

BProvide free transit passes for the week before the survey

CPay each survey respondent a cash incentive to encourage them to take public transportation

DEmail all building occupants asking them to use alternative transportation the week of the LEED survey

Suggested Answer: A

Offering free coffee and snacks is an acceptable method to encourage participation in a transportation survey. This approach can increase the response rate by providing a small incentive for respondents to complete the survey.

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21 comments · newest first

Zita 1 month ago

C could lead to biased results. Better to encourage naturally!

Vallie 2 months ago

I like A and B. They create a positive vibe around the survey.

Bernadine 2 months ago

D is good for awareness, but might not get enough responses.

France 2 months ago

C feels a bit off. Paying people might not be the best approach.

Blair 2 months ago

B sounds effective too. Free transit passes could really boost participation.

Gerardo 2 months ago

I think A is a great idea! Who doesn't love free coffee?

Arlene 2 months ago

True! Plus, it might change their habits long-term.

Brandon 3 months ago

But option B could actually help people try public transport!

Julio 3 months ago

I agree with Leota. Option D is more about awareness.

Leota 3 months ago

Option C seems unethical. Paying people might skew results.

Corinne 3 months ago

I prefer option B. Free transit passes could really boost participation.

Arlene 3 months ago

I think option A is great! Who doesn't love free coffee?

Gerald 3 months ago

Wait, cash incentives for public transport? Really?

Marlon 4 months ago

Email reminders could really boost participation!

Jennifer 4 months ago

Paying people for surveys? Seems a bit much.

Dick 5 months ago

I think transit passes are a great idea!

Chau 6 months ago

Free coffee and snacks always work!

Oren 6 months ago

Offering transit passes sounds like a solid option, but I wonder if it would actually encourage more people to use public transport.

Carlee 6 months ago

I feel like emailing occupants is a good idea, but it might not be enough to really get people engaged.

Norah 6 months ago

I think providing free coffee and snacks could definitely boost participation, similar to what we practiced in our group project.

Rosamond 7 months ago

I remember discussing incentives in class, but I'm not sure if cash incentives are allowed for surveys.

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-O+M Exam - Topic 5 Question 26 Discussion