DBIA -PROJECT DELIVERY TEST 2025
Miller Act - ANSWER Current federal law requires that federal projects over
100k must have both a performance and a payment bond. Provided legal
distinction between construction & Design
Delivery system, Type of Procurement and Type of Contract Format. -
ANSWER Three basic decisions an Owner must make to begin a viable project
are :
Design Bid Build (Low Bid) - ANSWER What is the most common project
delivery system?
The Owner - ANSWER In traditional DBB delivery, who does the architect
sign their contract with?
None - ANSWER What type of relationship does the contractor have with an
architect in Design Bid Build?
Scheduling Restraints or needs to be fast-tracked - ANSWER Why would you
choose a Design Build delivery System?
Design Build - ANSWER If the owner wants to shift risk to one party, what
project delivery method would they choose?
Design Build - ANSWER What type of project delivery best suits a complex
project requiring close coordination of design and construction expertise?
, 1 - Joint Venture
2 - Integrated DB Firm
3- A/E Led
4 - Contractor Led - ANSWER What are some forms of Design Build entities?
Yes - ANSWER Does the Owner bear risk in a design-bid-build?
1 - Linear project delivery
2 - Well defined and familiar relationships
3 - Benefit of Open Market Competition
4 - Owner is actively involved in design until documents are 100% complete -
ANSWER What are some reasons owners choose DBB?
Limiting Factors to Design Build - ANSWER 1 - Owner wants absolute design
control
2 - The programming limits flexibility and innovation
3 - The Owner cannot provide programming and performance requirements.
Contractor Led - ANSWER The most common DB entity structural
arrangement?
1 - Contractor
2 - Architect - ANSWER What contracts does the owner holds in a CM @
Risk delivery method.
Qualifications and Best Price - ANSWER How architect/engineering firms are
typically selected?
Miller Act - ANSWER Current federal law requires that federal projects over
100k must have both a performance and a payment bond. Provided legal
distinction between construction & Design
Delivery system, Type of Procurement and Type of Contract Format. -
ANSWER Three basic decisions an Owner must make to begin a viable project
are :
Design Bid Build (Low Bid) - ANSWER What is the most common project
delivery system?
The Owner - ANSWER In traditional DBB delivery, who does the architect
sign their contract with?
None - ANSWER What type of relationship does the contractor have with an
architect in Design Bid Build?
Scheduling Restraints or needs to be fast-tracked - ANSWER Why would you
choose a Design Build delivery System?
Design Build - ANSWER If the owner wants to shift risk to one party, what
project delivery method would they choose?
Design Build - ANSWER What type of project delivery best suits a complex
project requiring close coordination of design and construction expertise?
, 1 - Joint Venture
2 - Integrated DB Firm
3- A/E Led
4 - Contractor Led - ANSWER What are some forms of Design Build entities?
Yes - ANSWER Does the Owner bear risk in a design-bid-build?
1 - Linear project delivery
2 - Well defined and familiar relationships
3 - Benefit of Open Market Competition
4 - Owner is actively involved in design until documents are 100% complete -
ANSWER What are some reasons owners choose DBB?
Limiting Factors to Design Build - ANSWER 1 - Owner wants absolute design
control
2 - The programming limits flexibility and innovation
3 - The Owner cannot provide programming and performance requirements.
Contractor Led - ANSWER The most common DB entity structural
arrangement?
1 - Contractor
2 - Architect - ANSWER What contracts does the owner holds in a CM @
Risk delivery method.
Qualifications and Best Price - ANSWER How architect/engineering firms are
typically selected?
