DBIA Certification Exam Test Bank (New Update 2026/2027) 300 Questions with 100% Correct Answers| Graded A+

DBIA Certification Exam Test Bank (New
Update 2026/2027) 300 Questions with
100% Correct Answers| Graded A+
Question:

What is Traditional Design-Build??
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Answer:
HALT. DBIA does not use this term. You mean "Best Value" Design-Build
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Question:

What is Best Value Design-Build Delivery??
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- Two step procurement process -> RFQ, then RFP
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- Teams are shortlisted based on their qualifications
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- Shortlisted teams produce a preliminary design and firm fixed price prior
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to selection
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Question:

What is Progressive Design-Build Delivery??
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,- One step procurement process -> RFQ only
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- Owner selects the design-builder before design begins
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- The owner and design-builder then collaboratively develop the design,
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scope, schedule and budget together
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Question:

What is a Best Practice??
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The belief that there is a technique, method, or process that is more
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effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other effort.
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Question:

What are DBIA's Universal Ethical Conduct Expectations??
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Everyone engaged in a design-build project should conduct themselves
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with high standards of honesty, transparency, and integrity in compliance
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with the DBIA Code of Professional Conduct.
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Question:
What are the Guiding Principles of DBIA Best Practices??
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,- Universal ethical conduct
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- Demonstrated competence
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- Sustainable professional development
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- Supporting diversity
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Question:
What are DBIA Demonstrated Competence Expectations??
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- Emphasize the importance of training and experience to achieve good
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- Whenever possible, training and competence should be demonstrated
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by attaining appropriate professional certifications (DBIA cert, professional
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Question:
What are DBIA Sustainable Professional Development Expectations??
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Owners and practitioners should:
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- proactively engage emerging professionals in a meaningful way to help
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with execution of Best Practices and Implementing Techniques.
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- encourage each member of the team to grow professionally and play a
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more significant role in their team and industry
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What are DBIA Support Diversity Expectations??
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Owners and practitioners should intentionally create opportunities to
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involve and engage historically underrepresented companies and
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individuals, prioritizing fair treatment without any racism or bias.
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Question:

How does the Code of Hammurabi factor into the History of Project
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First known laws that created an obligation for design and construction to
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protect the health, safety and welfare of society.
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Question:

What is Collaborative Project Delivery??
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- a collection of project delivery systems
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- early engagement of all team members
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- collaboration in atmosphere based on trust, transparence and mutual
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respect