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Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE Expert) Exam Question and Answers

Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE Expert) Exam

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Questions 1

Which of the following may NOT lead to a higher adoption of green building practices?

Options:

A.  

Green building regulations

B.  

Lower electricity supply costs

C.  

Public awareness and capacity building

D.  

Clear visibility of estimated savings and cost of green measures

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Who are licensed to train candidates as EDGE Experts and EDGE Auditors?

Options:

A.  

EDGE Faculty

B.  

EDGE Auditors

C.  

EDGE Certification Providers

D.  

Accredited EDGE Experts

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following user roles is available in the EDGE App for an EDGE project team?

Options:

A.  

Project Admin

B.  

Project Architect

C.  

Project Engineer

D.  

Project Auditor

Discussion 0
Questions 4

The EDGE Preliminary Certificate is issued by the EDGE:

Options:

A.  

Auditor.

B.  

Expert.

C.  

Certification Provider.

D.  

Operations and Management Team.

Discussion 0
Questions 5

In the EDGE software, which of the following does NOT produce grey water?

Options:

A.  

Shower

B.  

Hand wash basin

C.  

Bath tub

D.  

Water closet WC

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Which of the following types of energy consumption results from EDGE?

Options:

A.  

Primary energy

B.  

Electrical energy

C.  

Delivered energy

D.  

Renewable energy

Discussion 0
Questions 7

An EDGE Auditor is auditing a hospital design for Preliminary Certification. The EDGE Client has included photovoltaics as one of the energy measures resulting in an overall 21% saving in energy. The Auditor observes the photovoltaics are facing the wrong direction. What action should the Auditor take?

Options:

A.  

Contact the design team directly and suggest a better orientation for the photovoltaics.

B.  

Adjust the area of photovoltaic panels in the assessment to allow for reduction in energy output.

C.  

Assess the energy measures as they are presented to you, without changing the photovoltaic selection.

D.  

Reject photovoltaics from the selected set of energy measures and notify the Client regarding the orientation.

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Which of the following passive design features is considered within the EDGE calculation methodology?

Options:

A.  

Lighting controls

B.  

External shading

C.  

Renewable energy

D.  

Efficient cooling system

Discussion 0
Questions 9

Coefficient of Performance (COP) of the electrical chiller is defined as:

Options:

A.  

Thermal output / thermal input.

B.  

Thermal output / electrical input.

C.  

Electrical input / thermal output.

D.  

Electrical output / electrical input.

Discussion 0
Questions 10

In order for a project to complete the design certification stage requirements, the EDGE Client must do which of the following?

Options:

A.  

Internally review the EDGE measures with their design team and third-party consultant.

B.  

Access the EDGE software and begin and complete a full self-assessment of the building.

C.  

Provide the EDGE Auditor access to the self-assessment and all supporting documentation.

D.  

Review and sign an agreement with a local or global partner to provide EDGE certification services.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Air-cooled chillers have the following components:

Options:

A.  

Cooling tower, condenser, condenser pump, evaporator.

B.  

Compressor, condenser, thermal expansion valve, evaporator.

C.  

Chilled water pump, condenser, thermal expansion valve, evaporator.

D.  

Compressor, water-cooled condenser, thermal expansion valve, evaporator.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the EDGE standard?

Options:

A.  

Fast tool with ideal measures for the best return on investment

B.  

Holistic approach that takes into account wider sustainability issues

C.  

Smart, as capital costs and payback period for buildings are displayed

D.  

Simple, as beneath the intuitive interface is a powerful engine that understands local climate and how buildings will be used

Discussion 0
Questions 13

A medium-rise building comprises retail on the first two floors with offices on succeeding floors (third to fifth). If one of the tenants on the third floor aims for EDGE certification, which building type should be used?

Options:

A.  

Office

B.  

Retail

C.  

Mixed-use

D.  

Core and Shell

Discussion 0
Questions 14

In the EDGE software, which of the following methodologies is used for energy calculations?

Options:

A.  

Quasi-steady-state model

B.  

Dynamic Simulation model

C.  

Actual energy data from field survey

D.  

Look-up tables of benchmarks Rules of thumb

Discussion 0
Questions 15

VRV / VRF System is best used for:

Options:

A.  

Single zone space

B.  

Single zone office space

C.  

Multizone space

D.  

Meeting space

Discussion 0
Questions 16

A building owner tells an EDGE Auditor that water-efficient faucets are in the building’s restrooms. However, the specifications on the faucets are not provided. The Auditor should:

Options:

A.  

Exclude the faucets in question from the project.

B.  

Test the faucets’ flow rates to prove the water use and document the findings.

C.  

Require the building owner to replace the faucets as the audit needs the exact specification.

D.  

Find a product that has the same parameters as the building owner describes and upload this for evidence.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Variable speed drives in HVAC systems help:

Options:

A.  

Reduce the speed.

B.  

Increase the speed.

C.  

Reduce energy consumption.

D.  

Reduce water consumption.

Discussion 0
Questions 18

For how many years after a project is certified must an EDGE Auditor retain accurate records?

Options:

A.  

At least 1 year

B.  

At least 2 years

C.  

At least 3 years

D.  

At least 5 years

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Utility cost savings are calculated based on reduction in total:

Options:

A.  

Electricity and water consumption.

B.  

Generator fuel and water consumption.

C.  

Building energy and water consumption.

D.  

Energy and water consumption from the supply grid.

Discussion 0
Questions 20

What are the benefits of using a pool cover that are recognized in EDGE?

Options:

A.  

Increase solar control and comfort

B.  

Reduce both water and energy demand

C.  

Require less maintenance and work from employees

D.  

Reduce chemical consumption and that of cleaning products

Discussion 0
Questions 21

In EDGE software, occupancy sensors are used for controlling:

Options:

A.  

Lighting.

B.  

Water taps.

C.  

Air conditioners.

D.  

External lighting.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which of the following elements is considered in EDGE to estimate water use in homes?

Options:

A.  

HVAC

B.  

Water heating

C.  

Exterior fountains

D.  

Solar water heaters

Discussion 0
Questions 23

A site audit must take place within how many months of the project’s practical completion date?

Options:

A.  

12 months

B.  

18 months

C.  

24 months

D.  

36 months

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Which of the following activities is NOT part of the EDGE Expert’s scope of work for a building project?

Options:

A.  

Clients’ EDGE certification applications facilitation

B.  

Provision of informal, basic training on using the EDGE App

C.  

EDGE audit services and issuance of preliminary or final EDGE certificates

D.  

Assistance in understanding green design principles, and the EDGE standard, software, and certification system

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Which of the following wall solar reflectivity indexes would be the most energy efficient in a hot climate?

Options:

A.  

0.2

B.  

0.3

C.  

0.4

D.  

0.7

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Water consumption savings, resulting from greywater recovery, are based on which of the following?

Options:

A.  

Base case water consumption

B.  

Improved case water consumption

C.  

Cost of water consumption at local tariff

D.  

Incremental cost of installation and cost of water consumption at local tariff

Discussion 0
Questions 27

A hotel developer is planning a project. The specifications are based on corporate design standards for water fittings, lighting, heating, and air-conditioning. The EDGE Base Case will:

Options:

A.  

Not be suitable for certification of this project.

B.  

Be adapted to accommodate corporate specifications.

C.  

Use the local typical building practices or code.

D.  

Be verified on a case-by-case basis for the hotel chain.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

How often is the EDGE Baseline reviewed, including the geographic coverage of EDGE?

Options:

A.  

1–2 years

B.  

3–5 years

C.  

6–8 years

D.  

8–10 years

Discussion 0
Questions 29

Which of the following measures provides the most attractive solution in the EDGE software for a hospital?

Options:

A.  

External shading with 7% saving and 8 years payback

B.  

Insulation of external walls with 3% saving and 9 years payback

C.  

Solar hot water system with a saving of 15% and payback of 6 years

D.  

Water-cooled chillers with 20% energy saving and 10 years payback

Discussion 0
Questions 30

Ceiling fans are an efficient way to increase air movement and therefore thermal comfort. Which of the following forms part of the evidence to demonstrate compliance at the design stage?

Options:

A.  

Photographs of the installed ceiling fans

B.  

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) assessment of all habitable spaces

C.  

Manufacturer's data sheet of the ceiling fans

D.  

Purchase receipts of the ceiling fans

Discussion 0
Questions 31

Is it possible to be both the EDGE Expert and Auditor on a project?

Options:

A.  

No, an EDGE Expert cannot be the EDGE Auditor on the same project.

B.  

No, even if EDGE Certifier agrees to special terms to have no conflict of interest.

C.  

Yes, they can be both an EDGE Auditor and EDGE Expert in all cases.

D.  

Yes, but only in the case that there are no other EDGE Auditors available for the project.

Discussion 0
Questions 32

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:

Options:

A.  

Water usage

B.  

Water savings

C.  

Wastewater

D.  

Potable water

Discussion 0
Questions 33

In the EDGE software, what is the unit of the embodied carbon of the material?

Options:

A.  

kgCO2

B.  

MJ

C.  

BTU

D.  

kWh

Discussion 0