EDGE-Expert Practice Questions

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.

A.  

The project team can select any typology they consider applicable.

B.  

The building must be operating for at least 6 months at 75% occupancy.

C.  

The project cannot be certified because EDGE does not have a ‘museum’ typology.

D.  

The building must be operating for at least 12 months at 75% occupancy.

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

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.

A.  

Initially after two years, subsequently every four years

B.  

Initially after four years, subsequently every two years

C.  

Every two years if using carbon offsets, or every four years if using 100% renewable energy

D.  

Every four years if using carbon offsets, or every two years if using 100% renewable energy

A.  

Solar photovoltaics (PVs)

B.  

Solar water heating

C.  

Low-flow shower heads

D.  

Heat pumps for hot water

A.  

Insulation of the roof

B.  

Water-efficient urinals

C.  

Variable speed drive pumps

D.  

Water-efficient dishwashers

A.  

As soon as one year of operational data can be provided

B.  

No wait time required as the project is already EDGE certified

C.  

After achieving EDGE Advanced certification and gathering one year of operational data

D.  

At the same time as the EDGE Advanced certification and only after gathering two years of operational data

A.  

Mineral wool

B.  

Polyurethane

C.  

Polypropylene

D.  

Polystyrene

A.  

Hourly simulation.

B.  

Steady state calculations.

C.  

Quasi-steady state calculations.

D.  

Cooling and heating degree days.