EDGE EDGE-Expert Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IFC (International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group) |
| Exam Name: | Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE Expert) Exam |
| Exam Number: | EDGE-Expert |
| Related Certifications: | EDGE Certified EDGE Advanced EDGE Zero Carbon EDGE Auditor |
| Available Languages: | English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Indonesian Bahasa, French, Portuguese |
| Exam Price: | $100 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Closed-book, Computer-based |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | GBCI EDGE Technical Workshop IFC EDGE Expert Training |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric Registration |
| Sample Questions: | EDGE EDGE-Expert Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based; available at Prometric test centers or remotely proctored online |
| Pre Condition: | 1. Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in construction/built environment field; OR bachelor's in any field + 3 years relevant construction industry experience; OR be a current LEED AP. 2. Complete official EDGE Technical Workshop / training course and obtain Exam Eligibility ID. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://edge.gbci.org/auditors |
EDGE EDGE-Expert Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: EDGE Fundamentals & Framework | 20% | - Core principles of EDGE
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| Topic 2: EDGE Software & Application | 10% | - Using EDGE calculation tool
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| Topic 3: Energy Efficiency | 25% | - Energy-saving strategies
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| Topic 4: Certification Process & Roles | 10% | - Role of EDGE Expert
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| Topic 5: Materials & Embodied Carbon | 15% | - Low-impact material selection
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| Topic 6: Water Efficiency | 20% | - Water baseline assessment
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EDGE Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE Expert) Sample Questions:
1. What or who determines the baseline assumptions in EDGE?
A) Market survey of best construction practices
B) EDGE Auditors
C) EDGE software users
D) Market survey of typical construction practices
2. Which of the following does NOT contribute to an EDGE Auditor maintaining their Auditor status?
A) Performing at least one project site audit every two years.
B) Attending refresher training.
C) Retaking the auditor exam.
D) Studying the EDGE user guides as and when they are updated.
3. Which of the following is NOT an option for insulation in materials efficiency measures?
A) Polypropylene
B) Polystyrene
C) Polyurethane
D) Mineral wool
4. Within the EDGE methodology, recycled water or rainwater harvested on site is deducted from the building's Improved Case water consumption and is reported as:
A) Wastewater
B) Potable water
C) Water usage
D) Water savings
5. What is the application process for an architect with more than three years of professional experience to become an EDGE Auditor?
A) First become an EDGE Expert, then apply to a Certifier.
B) Apply directly to a EDGE Certifier.
C) First become an EDGE Expert, then apply directly to IFC.
D) Apply directly to EDGE Operations and Management Team.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: D | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: A | Question # 4 Answer: D | Question # 5 Answer: A |

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