DBIA Exam 1 Prep (2026/2027) Actual
Questions and Verified Answers
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____,
and _____ best practices in design-build project delivery.
- 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.
Best practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered
with fewer problems and unforeseen complications.
- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the
probability of a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____.
- 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.
- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles.
Best practices
,What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into?
- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there?
10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices?
Implementing Techniques
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there?
59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____
system and _____ approach.
- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement
approach established how the project is _____.
executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement
approach determines how and when the project players_____ with each
other.
- communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____
_____.
Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project.
, - particulars
- circumstances
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course?
Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue?
- picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance
What are the 3 synergistic elements?
Questions and Verified Answers
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____,
and _____ best practices in design-build project delivery.
- 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.
Best practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered
with fewer problems and unforeseen complications.
- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the
probability of a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____.
- 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.
- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles.
Best practices
,What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into?
- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there?
10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices?
Implementing Techniques
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there?
59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____
system and _____ approach.
- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement
approach established how the project is _____.
executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement
approach determines how and when the project players_____ with each
other.
- communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____
_____.
Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project.
, - particulars
- circumstances
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course?
Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue?
- picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance
What are the 3 synergistic elements?
