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1What does the acronym EDGE stand for in the IFC green-building certification system?

A.Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies

B.Energy Design for Greener Environments

C.Efficient Development of Green Estates

D.Environmental Design Guidelines for Engineers

Explanation: EDGE stands for Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies. It is an innovation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, focused on making buildings more resource-efficient.

2Which organization created the EDGE software and standard, and which organization certifies projects and trains EDGE Experts?

A.EDGE was created by USGBC and certified by IFC, which also trains EDGE Experts

B.EDGE was created by IFC; GBCI certifies projects and trains Experts and Auditors

C.EDGE was created by GBCI and certified by the World Bank lending division

D.EDGE was created and certified solely by Prometric at all test centers

Explanation: EDGE is an innovation of IFC (International Finance Corporation), part of the World Bank Group. GBCI provides certification and quality assurance and trains EDGE Experts and EDGE Auditors.

3To earn the base EDGE Certified level, a project must demonstrate at least what minimum predicted reduction in each of the three EDGE resource categories?

A.10%

B.15%

C.20%

D.40%

Explanation: The EDGE Standard requires a minimum predicted reduction of at least 20% in energy use, water use, and embodied energy/carbon in materials, each benchmarked against a standard local base-case building.

4Which three resource categories must a project reduce to qualify for EDGE certification?

A.Energy use, indoor air quality, and waste diversion from operations

B.Operational carbon, transportation mode share, and land-use intensity

C.Water use, daylighting quality, and acoustic comfort performance

D.Energy use, water use, and embodied energy/carbon in materials

Explanation: EDGE assesses three resource categories: energy use, water use, and embodied energy (embodied carbon) in materials. A project must achieve at least 20% predicted savings in each compared to its base case.

5What additional threshold beyond base EDGE Certified must a project meet to be recognized as EDGE Advanced?

A.At least 40% predicted on-site energy savings

B.At least 30% predicted water savings above the base case

C.At least 50% predicted materials savings above the base case

D.100% renewable energy procurement for all building loads

Explanation: EDGE Advanced requires at least 40% predicted on-site energy savings, in addition to the base 20% savings in water and embodied energy in materials. There is no extra certification cost for the Advanced recognition.

6Which condition must an EDGE Advanced project additionally satisfy to achieve EDGE Zero Carbon certification?

A.Reduce embodied carbon in materials by 60% or more

B.Achieve carbon neutrality with 100% renewables or verified offsets

C.Eliminate all water use from the municipal supply grid

D.Install only passive cooling with no mechanical systems

Explanation: EDGE Zero Carbon is available only to EDGE Advanced projects that achieve carbon neutrality for operational energy through 100% renewables (on-site or off-site) or by purchasing verified carbon offsets, with minimum occupancy demonstrated during the reporting year.

7In the EDGE App, what is the 'base case' against which a proposed design's savings are calculated?

A.The most efficient building ever constructed in that country for any type

B.A theoretical net-zero building with no operational energy use

C.Standard regional construction practice for that building type over three years

D.The minimum requirement of the international LEED reference standard

Explanation: The EDGE base case represents standard construction practice currently prevalent in a region over the previous three years for the specific building type being evaluated. Savings are the predicted reduction of the proposed design relative to this local benchmark.

8An EDGE Expert primarily performs which function in the certification process?

A.Independently audits the building to verify it meets the EDGE Standard

B.Issues the final EDGE certificate on behalf of GBCI

C.Sets the regional base-case values used in the EDGE App

D.Advises on green design and helps prepare the EDGE certification application

Explanation: The EDGE Expert advises on green design and helps the project team prepare the EDGE certification application using the EDGE App. The independent verification is performed by a separate EDGE Auditor to preserve objectivity.

9What is the defining responsibility of an EDGE Auditor that distinguishes the role from an EDGE Expert?

A.Determining whether a building meets the EDGE Standard through investigation

B.Designing the most cost-effective efficiency measures for the client

C.Marketing EDGE certification to prospective developers

D.Operating the EDGE App to model the proposed design

Explanation: An EDGE Auditor determines, by investigation and evaluation of objective evidence (document review and site visits), whether a building meets the requirements of the EDGE Standard. Independence from the project design team is essential to this verification role.

10Why is it a conflict of interest for the same individual to serve as both EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor on the same project?

A.EDGE software licenses are limited to one professional role per user

B.The Auditor must independently verify work the Expert helped produce

C.The two roles require different language certifications for the exam

D.GBCI charges double fees when one person holds both roles

Explanation: The Auditor independently verifies the application that the Expert helped prepare. If one person performs both, they would be auditing their own work, undermining the objectivity and credibility of the certification. Roles must therefore be kept separate on a given project.

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 website

Reported 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.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

15%

General Information on EDGE

Green-building basics: embodied energy in materials, energy and water use, mechanical and electrical systems, thermal comfort and climate, interactions among measures, and the business case.

10%

The EDGE Standard

Definition of the EDGE standard, EDGE building types and their design specifications, saving measures by building type, and the purpose of the EDGE program.

15%

Local Market Conditions

Elements of the base case versus the improved case: baseline assumptions, the modeling system, climate and resources, regulatory authorities, country-specific requirements, and permits.

25%

EDGE Software

Design inputs, energy-saving measures and virtual energy, HVAC, lighting and hot water, water-saving measures, materials embodied-energy measures, results and financial outputs, and sharing projects.

20%

Roles and Responsibilities

Desk and site audits, evaluating versus consulting, conflicts of interest, relationships among clients, project teams, certifiers and IFC, ethics, contracts, renewals, and pricing.

15%

EDGE Certification Process

Design and final certificate requirements and documentation, certification steps, fees and payment, renewals, project stages, the EDGE checklist, submissions, and record keeping.

Preparing for the EDGE Expert Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: See GBCI's current EDGE candidate materials for the scaled passing standard.
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
Exam / certification fees: USD 100 for the exam, plus required EDGE training (GBCI's on-demand workshop costs $150). Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the prerequisite to take the EDGE Expert exam?

Candidates must complete EDGE training, such as GBCI's EDGE Technical Workshop, and meet the eligibility rule: LEED AP status, a construction-related higher-education qualification, or three years of construction-industry experience plus a higher-education qualification in any field.

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