DBIA EXAM 1 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____
best practices in design-build project delivery. - Correct answer-- defines
- teaches
- promotes
_____ _____ is the belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more
effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other. - Correct answer-Best
practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications. - Correct answer-- process
- checks
- testing
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,Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability of
a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____. - Correct answer--
increases
- successful
- stakeholders
If the best practices are NOT implemented, there is a(n) ____ probability that the
project's _____ will be compromised and that some or all of the stakeholders will
be disappointed. - Correct answer-- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles. - Correct answer-Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into? - Correct answer--
procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there? - Correct answer-10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices? - Correct answer-
Implementing Techniques
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,The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices - Correct
answer-mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there? - Correct answer-59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach. - Correct answer-- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
established how the project is _____. - Correct answer-executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
determines how and when the project players_____ with each other. - Correct
answer-- communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. -
Correct answer-Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - Correct answer--
particulars
- circumstances
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, Best Practice No. 1: an Owner should conduct proactive and _____ assessment of
the unique ____ of its project and its organization before deciding to use DB. -
Correct answer-- objective
- characteristics
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a procurement plan that
enhances _____ and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons that the
Owner chose DB delivery system. - Correct answer-- collaboration
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a(n) _____ _____ that
enhances collaboration and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons
that the owner chose DB delivery system. - Correct answer-- procurement plan
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 3: an Owner using a competitive DB procurement that
seeks price and technical proposals should establish clear evaluation and _____
processes - Correct answer-selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - Correct answer-Design-
Build Done Right
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Graded A+
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____
best practices in design-build project delivery. - Correct answer-- defines
- teaches
- promotes
_____ _____ is the belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more
effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other. - Correct answer-Best
practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications. - Correct answer-- process
- checks
- testing
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,Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability of
a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____. - Correct answer--
increases
- successful
- stakeholders
If the best practices are NOT implemented, there is a(n) ____ probability that the
project's _____ will be compromised and that some or all of the stakeholders will
be disappointed. - Correct answer-- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles. - Correct answer-Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into? - Correct answer--
procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there? - Correct answer-10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices? - Correct answer-
Implementing Techniques
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,The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices - Correct
answer-mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there? - Correct answer-59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach. - Correct answer-- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
established how the project is _____. - Correct answer-executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
determines how and when the project players_____ with each other. - Correct
answer-- communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. -
Correct answer-Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - Correct answer--
particulars
- circumstances
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, Best Practice No. 1: an Owner should conduct proactive and _____ assessment of
the unique ____ of its project and its organization before deciding to use DB. -
Correct answer-- objective
- characteristics
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a procurement plan that
enhances _____ and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons that the
Owner chose DB delivery system. - Correct answer-- collaboration
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a(n) _____ _____ that
enhances collaboration and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons
that the owner chose DB delivery system. - Correct answer-- procurement plan
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 3: an Owner using a competitive DB procurement that
seeks price and technical proposals should establish clear evaluation and _____
processes - Correct answer-selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - Correct answer-Design-
Build Done Right
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