DBIA EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 2026
belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more effective at delivering a particular
outcome than any other - CORRECT ANSWERS best practice
With ..........., a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen complications -
CORRECT ANSWERS proper process, checks and testing
Implementing these practices on any type of design-build project ........ the probability of a successful
project that meets the expectations of all stakeholders - CORRECT ANSWERS increases
If these practices are ..... implemented, there is an ............... that the .............. and that some or all of
the stakeholders will be disappointed. - CORRECT ANSWERS NOT, increased probability,
project's performance will be compromised
high level principles, organized into procurement, contracting, and execution topics, 10 in total -
CORRECT ANSWERS best practices
ways to implement the best practices, essentially "mini" best practices, 59 in total - CORRECT ANSWERS
implementing techniques
key factor in project success - CORRECT ANSWERS owner's choice of project delivery system
and procurement approach
in procuring the DB services philosophy, owners should: - CORRECT ANSWERS consider the
particulars and circumstances of each project, make strategic decisions
An Owner should conduct a ............... of the ............. of its .............. before deciding to use design-build.
- CORRECT ANSWERS proactive and objective assessment, unique characteristics,
program/project and its organization
,An Owner should implement a procurement plan that enhances collaboration and other benefits of
Design-Build and is in harmony with the reasons that the Owner chose the design-build delivery system.
- CORRECT ANSWERS enhances collaboration, harmony
An Owner using a competitive design-build procurement that seeks price and technical proposals should
(a)
establish .......... evaluation and selection processes;
(b)
ensure that the process is ............................; and
(c)
value ........................... in the selection process. - CORRECT ANSWERS clear; fair, open, and
transparent; both technical concepts and price
the fix to the trust issue: - CORRECT ANSWERS picking the right team; giving flexibility,
opportunity to succeed, and accountability; reward for superior performance
the core of every DBIA cert course is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Design Build Done Right
select the best combination of:
each project is unique so: - CORRECT ANSWERS project delivery system; procurement
method; contracting approach
make informed choices
how team members are organized
,e.g., design build, design bid build, cm at risk - CORRECT ANSWERS project delivery systems
how team members are organized
e.g., QBS, best value, low price, sole source - CORRECT ANSWERS procurement method
how team members are paid
e.g., fixed price, GMP, cost reimbursement, target price, unit price - CORRECT ANSWERS
contracting approach
in developing acquisition strategies, some factors to consider are: - CORRECT ANSWERS
owner objectives; unique project considerations; owner profile and personality; marketplace conditions
some owner objectives are: - CORRECT ANSWERS control; relationships; project budget;
project schedule; risks
what are some unique project considerations? - CORRECT ANSWERS stakeholder role and
involvement; procurement constraints & flexibilities; budget and schedule; pool of qualified contractors
and designers; project size and/or complexity; critical project features
Owners should ................................. imposed or ............. afforded by their legislative, regulatory, or
internal requirements. - CORRECT ANSWERS understand all procurement constraints;
flexibilities
Owners should ......................................................................................., as stakeholder goals,
expectations, challenges, constraints, and priorities should guide all project planning and procurement
activities, including the determination and implementation of design excellence and sustainability. -
, CORRECT ANSWERS identify and involve key project stakeholders at the early stages of
project planning
what are some market considerations? - CORRECT ANSWERS experience and availability of
qualified design professionals and contractors; prevalent project delivery systems; market conditions;
bonding environment; competing projects
Owners should carefully research and assess ............................. as they plan their design-build programs,
as this will ................................................................ Among the issues to be researched and assessed
include:
(a)
............... ................ that could limit or expand competition;
(b)
projected ........... ......... ......... ........ ........;
(c)
................. ............... from similar projects; and
(d)
........... of budget and schedule estimate. - CORRECT ANSWERS current market conditions;
identify potential risks and opportunities
procurement actions; labor material and equipment availability; lessons learned; realism
what are critical questions for establishing a project acquisition strategy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
most important objective; biggest project concern; involvement of key stakeholders; ability to delegate
authority to make prompt decisions; rules governing procurement; owner's personality and culture
what is a project delivery system? - CORRECT ANSWERS Establishes roles of parties;
determines sequence of design, procurement, and construction; influences responsibility for and impact
of changes in the work
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 2026
belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more effective at delivering a particular
outcome than any other - CORRECT ANSWERS best practice
With ..........., a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen complications -
CORRECT ANSWERS proper process, checks and testing
Implementing these practices on any type of design-build project ........ the probability of a successful
project that meets the expectations of all stakeholders - CORRECT ANSWERS increases
If these practices are ..... implemented, there is an ............... that the .............. and that some or all of
the stakeholders will be disappointed. - CORRECT ANSWERS NOT, increased probability,
project's performance will be compromised
high level principles, organized into procurement, contracting, and execution topics, 10 in total -
CORRECT ANSWERS best practices
ways to implement the best practices, essentially "mini" best practices, 59 in total - CORRECT ANSWERS
implementing techniques
key factor in project success - CORRECT ANSWERS owner's choice of project delivery system
and procurement approach
in procuring the DB services philosophy, owners should: - CORRECT ANSWERS consider the
particulars and circumstances of each project, make strategic decisions
An Owner should conduct a ............... of the ............. of its .............. before deciding to use design-build.
- CORRECT ANSWERS proactive and objective assessment, unique characteristics,
program/project and its organization
,An Owner should implement a procurement plan that enhances collaboration and other benefits of
Design-Build and is in harmony with the reasons that the Owner chose the design-build delivery system.
- CORRECT ANSWERS enhances collaboration, harmony
An Owner using a competitive design-build procurement that seeks price and technical proposals should
(a)
establish .......... evaluation and selection processes;
(b)
ensure that the process is ............................; and
(c)
value ........................... in the selection process. - CORRECT ANSWERS clear; fair, open, and
transparent; both technical concepts and price
the fix to the trust issue: - CORRECT ANSWERS picking the right team; giving flexibility,
opportunity to succeed, and accountability; reward for superior performance
the core of every DBIA cert course is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Design Build Done Right
select the best combination of:
each project is unique so: - CORRECT ANSWERS project delivery system; procurement
method; contracting approach
make informed choices
how team members are organized
,e.g., design build, design bid build, cm at risk - CORRECT ANSWERS project delivery systems
how team members are organized
e.g., QBS, best value, low price, sole source - CORRECT ANSWERS procurement method
how team members are paid
e.g., fixed price, GMP, cost reimbursement, target price, unit price - CORRECT ANSWERS
contracting approach
in developing acquisition strategies, some factors to consider are: - CORRECT ANSWERS
owner objectives; unique project considerations; owner profile and personality; marketplace conditions
some owner objectives are: - CORRECT ANSWERS control; relationships; project budget;
project schedule; risks
what are some unique project considerations? - CORRECT ANSWERS stakeholder role and
involvement; procurement constraints & flexibilities; budget and schedule; pool of qualified contractors
and designers; project size and/or complexity; critical project features
Owners should ................................. imposed or ............. afforded by their legislative, regulatory, or
internal requirements. - CORRECT ANSWERS understand all procurement constraints;
flexibilities
Owners should ......................................................................................., as stakeholder goals,
expectations, challenges, constraints, and priorities should guide all project planning and procurement
activities, including the determination and implementation of design excellence and sustainability. -
, CORRECT ANSWERS identify and involve key project stakeholders at the early stages of
project planning
what are some market considerations? - CORRECT ANSWERS experience and availability of
qualified design professionals and contractors; prevalent project delivery systems; market conditions;
bonding environment; competing projects
Owners should carefully research and assess ............................. as they plan their design-build programs,
as this will ................................................................ Among the issues to be researched and assessed
include:
(a)
............... ................ that could limit or expand competition;
(b)
projected ........... ......... ......... ........ ........;
(c)
................. ............... from similar projects; and
(d)
........... of budget and schedule estimate. - CORRECT ANSWERS current market conditions;
identify potential risks and opportunities
procurement actions; labor material and equipment availability; lessons learned; realism
what are critical questions for establishing a project acquisition strategy? - CORRECT ANSWERS
most important objective; biggest project concern; involvement of key stakeholders; ability to delegate
authority to make prompt decisions; rules governing procurement; owner's personality and culture
what is a project delivery system? - CORRECT ANSWERS Establishes roles of parties;
determines sequence of design, procurement, and construction; influences responsibility for and impact
of changes in the work
