In the EDGE software, the Base Case selection of external wall materials in hotels relies on information derived from:
Options:
A.
Typical building practices as well as national building performance codes, where they are in existence.
B.
Global building practices as well as international building performance codes, where they are in existence.
C.
Hotel developers' corporate standard specifications, or materials which have been accredited by the hotel industry.
D.
Local building material suppliers who subscribe to EDGE certification for their materials, or are nationally accredited by the local standards authority.
The EDGE software uses a Base Case to establish a benchmark for resource consumption, tailored to local conditions. The EDGE Methodology Report explains how the Base Case is constructed: "The Base Case for external wall materials in hotels is determined using data from market surveys of typical building practices in the project’s country, supplemented by national building performance codes where available. This ensures the baseline reflects local construction norms and regulatory standards" (EDGE Methodology Report Version 2.0, Section 3.1: Base Case Determination). Option A matches this description by referencing typical building practices and national codes. Option B incorrectly refers to global practices and international codes, which EDGE does not use, as the software prioritizes local context. Option C, focusing on corporate specifications, is not part of the Base Case methodology, as the Base Case is standardized, not project-specific. Option D, involving local suppliers or accreditation, is irrelevant to how EDGE determines the Base Case, which relies on broader market data rather than supplier-specificinformation.
[Reference:EDGE Methodology Report Version 2.0, Section 3.1: Base Case Determination; EDGE User Guide Version 2.1, Section 2.3: Using the EDGE App., ]
Questions # 22:
Which of the following does NOT contribute to an EDGE Auditor maintaining their Auditor status?
Options:
A.
Performing at least one project site audit every two years.
B.
Studying the EDGE user guides as and when they are updated.
Maintaining EDGE Auditor status involves specific requirements to ensure ongoing competence. The EDGE Expert and Auditor Protocols outline these requirements: "To maintain their status, EDGE Auditors must perform at least one project site audit every two years, attend refresher training as required by IFC, and stay updated by studying the EDGE user guides and protocols as they are revised" (EDGE Expert and Auditor Protocols, Section 5.1: Maintaining Auditor Status). Option A (performing at least one project site audit every two years) is explicitly required to demonstrate active engagement. Option B (studying the EDGE user guides as updated) is also necessary to stay current with program changes. Option D (attending refresher training) is mandated to ensure continued education. However, Option C (retaking the auditor exam) is not a requirement for maintaining status: "Once certified, EDGE Auditors are not required to retake the exam to maintain their status, though they may need to retake it if their certification lapses or if significant program changes occur" (EDGE Expert and Auditor Protocols, Section 5.2: Recertification Conditions). Since the question focuses on maintaining status, not recertification after lapse, retaking the exam is not a standard requirement. Thus, retaking the auditor exam (Option C) does not contribute to maintaining Auditor status.
