DESIGN-BUILD TEST #1 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
T/F: The solicitation and basis for award for Design-Bid-Build is both quantitative and
qualitative. - ANS False
T/F: Design-Bid-Build is typically Low Bid Based. - ANS True
T/F: One of the factors for success of a Design-Build delivery system is to engage the
construction team before 20% of the design is completed by the owner. - ANS True
T/F: Proposals with 35% or more of the design in the RFP will more than likely be based on Low
Bid (Price). - ANS True
T/F: As long as Design-Builder meets performance requirements, the Design-Builder has some
flexibility to figure out the best approach. - ANS True
What existing Federal Law required any federal project exceeding $100,000 to require two
bonds (Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond)? - ANS Miller Act
What are the 3 fundamental decisions an Owner must make when initiating a feasible project? -
ANS Type of delivery system, type of procurement method, and type of contract format.
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Design-Build means ________________. - ANS One company/firm is responsible for both
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design and construction, construction can begin before all the designs are complete.
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, What is a primary reason for choosing a Design-Build delivery system? - ANS If the project
needs to be done fast, it places more risk on owner, if the owner wishes to fast track project
design and construction, if the project is complex and requires close coordination of design and
construction.
Owners who choose to use Design-Build as their project delivery method of choice should
expect all of the following outcomes except for:
a) cost guarantee during design
b) time savings
c) increased administration
d) high quality
e) cost savings - ANS c) increased administration
All of the following are forms of a Design-Build entity except:
a) Joint Venture
b) Integrated DB Firm
c) Owner Led
d) A/E Led
e) GC Led - ANS c) owner led
Design-Build project delivery will not likely be effective the following condition(s) exist:
a) The owner cannot adequately specify performance and programming requirements
b) The owner insists on absolute design control
c) The project program limits innovation and flexibility
d) All of the above - ANS d) all of the above
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Which of the following best describes the Low Bid type of procurement option?
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
T/F: The solicitation and basis for award for Design-Bid-Build is both quantitative and
qualitative. - ANS False
T/F: Design-Bid-Build is typically Low Bid Based. - ANS True
T/F: One of the factors for success of a Design-Build delivery system is to engage the
construction team before 20% of the design is completed by the owner. - ANS True
T/F: Proposals with 35% or more of the design in the RFP will more than likely be based on Low
Bid (Price). - ANS True
T/F: As long as Design-Builder meets performance requirements, the Design-Builder has some
flexibility to figure out the best approach. - ANS True
What existing Federal Law required any federal project exceeding $100,000 to require two
bonds (Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond)? - ANS Miller Act
What are the 3 fundamental decisions an Owner must make when initiating a feasible project? -
ANS Type of delivery system, type of procurement method, and type of contract format.
1
Design-Build means ________________. - ANS One company/firm is responsible for both
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design and construction, construction can begin before all the designs are complete.
@COPYRIGHT FYNDLAY 2025/2026
, What is a primary reason for choosing a Design-Build delivery system? - ANS If the project
needs to be done fast, it places more risk on owner, if the owner wishes to fast track project
design and construction, if the project is complex and requires close coordination of design and
construction.
Owners who choose to use Design-Build as their project delivery method of choice should
expect all of the following outcomes except for:
a) cost guarantee during design
b) time savings
c) increased administration
d) high quality
e) cost savings - ANS c) increased administration
All of the following are forms of a Design-Build entity except:
a) Joint Venture
b) Integrated DB Firm
c) Owner Led
d) A/E Led
e) GC Led - ANS c) owner led
Design-Build project delivery will not likely be effective the following condition(s) exist:
a) The owner cannot adequately specify performance and programming requirements
b) The owner insists on absolute design control
c) The project program limits innovation and flexibility
d) All of the above - ANS d) all of the above
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Which of the following best describes the Low Bid type of procurement option?
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