EDGE Expert Exam (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies — GBCI/IFC) Vocabulary Game
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About the EDGE Expert Exam (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies — GBCI/IFC) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the EDGE Expert Exam (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies — GBCI/IFC) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the EDGE Expert Exam (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies — GBCI/IFC) Vocabulary Game
General information
EDGE Standard
Local market
Energy efficiency
Software use
Water efficiency
Certification process
Roles
Materials efficiency
Sources for these terms (5)
- EDGE User Guide and Methodology Report for All Building Types, Version 3.0.a · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Glossary for the EDGE Governance Protocol, Version 5.0 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- EDGE Certification Protocol, Version 5.0 · Source checked 2026-11-05
- EDGE V3 Technical Online Workshop Brochure · Source checked 2026-11-05
- What You Need to Know to Become an EDGE Expert · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the EDGE Expert Exam
The EDGE Expert credential certifies professionals who advise project teams on green design and prepare applications for EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification. EDGE is an innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and is certified through GBCI. The credential focuses on using the EDGE App to demonstrate at least 20% predicted savings in energy, water, and embodied energy in materials versus a localized base case, with EDGE Advanced (40% energy) and EDGE Zero Carbon as higher levels. The exam is 75 closed-book multiple-choice questions in 2.5 hours, delivered by Prometric, after completing the EDGE Technical Workshop.
Exam sponsor: IFC (World Bank Group) EDGE exam program, delivered by Prometric; GBCI offers EDGE training and certifies EDGE projects. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Closed-book, computer-based exam with 75 multiple-choice questions covering the EDGE green-building system, the EDGE Standard and its certification levels, the EDGE App, energy, water and materials efficiency measures, certification roles, protocols, and ethics.
Time Limit
2.5 hours
Passing Score
See GBCI's current EDGE candidate materials for the scaled passing standard.
Exam / Certification Fees
USD 100 for the exam, plus required EDGE training (GBCI's on-demand workshop costs $150).
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported by GBCI. GBCI does not publish EDGE Expert first-time pass rates in the opened official sources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EDGE Expert vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the EDGE Expert vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 EDGE Expert terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the EDGE Expert terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the IFC (World Bank Group) EDGE exam program, delivered by Prometric; GBCI offers EDGE training and certifies EDGE projects content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the EDGE Expert exam and how long is it?
The EDGE exam has 75 multiple-choice questions with a 2.5-hour time limit, and it is closed-book.
What does an EDGE project have to achieve to be certified?
An EDGE Certified project must show at least 20% predicted savings in energy use, water use, and embodied energy in materials versus a localized base case; EDGE Advanced requires 40% energy savings, and EDGE Zero Carbon adds operational carbon neutrality.