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EDGE EDGE-Expert Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | International Finance Corporation (IFC) / EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EDGE Expert Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | EDGE-Expert |
| Related Certifications: | EDGE Auditor EDGE Software User Certification |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Online proctored exam, Multiple-choice |
| Recommended Training: | EDGE Training Courses (IFC EDGE) World Bank Group / IFC Green Building Resources |
| Exam Registration: | EDGE Buildings Official Certification Page GBCI Credentials Portal |
| Sample Questions: | EDGE EDGE-Expert Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online, proctored assessment (remote) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended prior knowledge of green building principles or completion of EDGE introductory training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://edgebuildings.com/edge-expert |
EDGE EDGE-Expert Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Resource Efficiency Metrics | - Water efficiency strategies and benchmarks - Materials efficiency and embodied energy basics - Energy efficiency concepts and savings calculation |
| EDGE Green Building Fundamentals | - Overview of EDGE system and certification framework - Sustainable design principles |
| EDGE Software Application | - Interpreting performance results and compliance - Project modeling and inputs in EDGE software |
| Certification Process | - Verification and audit process - Project registration and documentation requirements |
EDGE Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE Expert) Sample Questions:
Question 1
In the EDGE software, the Base Case selection of external wall materials in hotels relies on information derived from:
A. Global building practices as well as international building performance codes, where they are in existence.
B. Local building material suppliers who subscribe to EDGE certification for their materials, or are nationally accredited by the local standards authority.
C. Hotel developers' corporate standard specifications, or materials which have been accredited by the hotel industry.
D. Typical building practices as well as national building performance codes, where they are in existence.
Question 2
For existing buildings, which of the following elements would increase the embodied carbon in the EDGE assessment?
A. External shading devices
B. New mechanical systems included in the retrofit
C. Existing roof construction
D. New materials included in the retrofit
Question 3
Which of the following measures will impact energy, water, and materials in an air-conditioned hospital with a water-cooled chiller?
A. Water-efficient dishwashers
B. Water-efficient urinals
C. Variable speed drive pumps
D. Insulation of the roof
Question 4
Which of the following parameters can be found in the EDGE App Results Bar?
A. Building type
B. Incremental cost
C. Occupant use
D. Climate conditions
Question 5
What does the EDGE Auditor provide in the EDGE certification process for a project they are auditing?
A. Approval of the building design
B. Recommendation for certification
C. Building design services
D. Recommendation of materials and building systems
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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