DBIA Practice Test – 100
Questions with Correct Answers &
Explanations | Design-Build Certification
Prep | Graded A+ Study Guide
SECTION 1: GUIDING PRINCIPLES & FOUNDATIONS (Q1-20)
1. What is the defining characteristic of design-build project
delivery that distinguishes it from traditional design-bid-build?
• A) The owner signs separate contracts for design and construction
services
• B) A single entity — the design-builder — holds a single contract
for both design and construction
• C) The construction manager acts as the owner's representative
throughout the project
• D) The design is completed 100% before any construction begins
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: The fundamental difference in design-build is the
integration of design and construction responsibilities under one
contract with a single point of responsibility. Traditional design-
bid-build separates design and construction contracts.
2. The "Master Builder" concept refers to:
• A) The owner who manages the entire project
, • B) A team of design and construction professionals working as one
entity
• C) The contractor who builds the project
• D) The architect who designs the project
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: The Master Builder model represents an integrated
team of design and construction professionals, reflecting the
original approach where one entity was responsible for both design
and construction.
3. Which historical figure is considered the quintessential Design-
Builder and innovator?
• A) Vitruvius
• B) Alberti
• C) Brunelleschi
• D) Hammurabi
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
• Rationale: Brunelleschi (1377-1446) is recognized as the
quintessential Design-Builder and innovator who integrated design
and construction in his work.
4. What does the Code of Hammurabi establish regarding builders?
• A) Builders are exempt from liability
• B) Builders must only work on public projects
• C) Obligation of design and construction to society
• D) Builders cannot work without a license
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
• Rationale: The Code of Hammurabi (1795-1750 BC) established
the earliest known body of laws governing builders, creating an
, obligation of design and construction to society. If a building fell
and killed its owner, the builder was put to death.
5. Who is credited with the first intentional separation of the art
from the craft, establishing architecture as a profession distinct
from engineering and construction?
• A) Brunelleschi
• B) Alberti
• C) Vitruvius
• D) Hammurabi
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: Alberti was the first to intentionally separate the art of
architecture from the craft of construction, establishing architecture
as a profession distinct from engineering and construction.
6. Which Roman writer documented design and construction
practices around 40 BC?
• A) Brunelleschi
• B) Alberti
• C) Vitruvius
• D) Hammurabi
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
• Rationale: Vitruvius, the Roman writer, engineer, and architect
who lived in the 1st century BC, documented design and
construction practices in his works.
7. What effects did the Industrial Revolution have on design and
construction?
• A) Simplified building designs
, • B) Task specialization, ability to communicate design intent,
division of labor, entrepreneurship, and need for capital
• C) Elimination of architects
• D) Reduced construction costs
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: The Industrial Revolution brought task specialization,
the ability to communicate design intent, division of labor,
entrepreneurship, and the need for capital.
8. What are the "Best Practices" in DBIA terminology?
• A) Project management software
• B) High-level principles
• C) Construction techniques
• D) Contractual obligations
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: Best Practices are high-level principles organized into
procurement, contracting, and execution topics.
9. How many Best Practices are there in the DBIA framework?
• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 15
• D) 20
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: There are 10 Best Practices organized into
procurement, contracting, and execution.
10. What are "Implementing Techniques"?
• A) The core principles of design-build
• B) The discrete ways to implement the Best Practices
Questions with Correct Answers &
Explanations | Design-Build Certification
Prep | Graded A+ Study Guide
SECTION 1: GUIDING PRINCIPLES & FOUNDATIONS (Q1-20)
1. What is the defining characteristic of design-build project
delivery that distinguishes it from traditional design-bid-build?
• A) The owner signs separate contracts for design and construction
services
• B) A single entity — the design-builder — holds a single contract
for both design and construction
• C) The construction manager acts as the owner's representative
throughout the project
• D) The design is completed 100% before any construction begins
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: The fundamental difference in design-build is the
integration of design and construction responsibilities under one
contract with a single point of responsibility. Traditional design-
bid-build separates design and construction contracts.
2. The "Master Builder" concept refers to:
• A) The owner who manages the entire project
, • B) A team of design and construction professionals working as one
entity
• C) The contractor who builds the project
• D) The architect who designs the project
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: The Master Builder model represents an integrated
team of design and construction professionals, reflecting the
original approach where one entity was responsible for both design
and construction.
3. Which historical figure is considered the quintessential Design-
Builder and innovator?
• A) Vitruvius
• B) Alberti
• C) Brunelleschi
• D) Hammurabi
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
• Rationale: Brunelleschi (1377-1446) is recognized as the
quintessential Design-Builder and innovator who integrated design
and construction in his work.
4. What does the Code of Hammurabi establish regarding builders?
• A) Builders are exempt from liability
• B) Builders must only work on public projects
• C) Obligation of design and construction to society
• D) Builders cannot work without a license
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
• Rationale: The Code of Hammurabi (1795-1750 BC) established
the earliest known body of laws governing builders, creating an
, obligation of design and construction to society. If a building fell
and killed its owner, the builder was put to death.
5. Who is credited with the first intentional separation of the art
from the craft, establishing architecture as a profession distinct
from engineering and construction?
• A) Brunelleschi
• B) Alberti
• C) Vitruvius
• D) Hammurabi
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: Alberti was the first to intentionally separate the art of
architecture from the craft of construction, establishing architecture
as a profession distinct from engineering and construction.
6. Which Roman writer documented design and construction
practices around 40 BC?
• A) Brunelleschi
• B) Alberti
• C) Vitruvius
• D) Hammurabi
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
• Rationale: Vitruvius, the Roman writer, engineer, and architect
who lived in the 1st century BC, documented design and
construction practices in his works.
7. What effects did the Industrial Revolution have on design and
construction?
• A) Simplified building designs
, • B) Task specialization, ability to communicate design intent,
division of labor, entrepreneurship, and need for capital
• C) Elimination of architects
• D) Reduced construction costs
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: The Industrial Revolution brought task specialization,
the ability to communicate design intent, division of labor,
entrepreneurship, and the need for capital.
8. What are the "Best Practices" in DBIA terminology?
• A) Project management software
• B) High-level principles
• C) Construction techniques
• D) Contractual obligations
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: Best Practices are high-level principles organized into
procurement, contracting, and execution topics.
9. How many Best Practices are there in the DBIA framework?
• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 15
• D) 20
• Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
• Rationale: There are 10 Best Practices organized into
procurement, contracting, and execution.
10. What are "Implementing Techniques"?
• A) The core principles of design-build
• B) The discrete ways to implement the Best Practices
