DBIA CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
What should stakeholder engagement during the project procurement phase
include? - ANSWER-1. Training in the design-build process and unique project
nuances
2. Determination and implementation of design excellence, sustainability,
viability and other project-specific goals
3. Definition of project lifecycle and durability expectations
4. Uses of physical and digital project documentation throughout the functional
life of the project
What sort of issues should the owner be assessing when performing market
research in the procurement stage? - ANSWER-- alignment of scope, budget
and schedule for current market conditions
- procurement actions that could limit or expand competition, including advance
notice to industry
- projected labor, material and equipment availability
- available pool of experienced and qualified design-builders and trade partners
interested in pursuing the project
- lessons learned from similar projects
What should the Owner's risk and opportunity assessment include in the
procurement stage? - ANSWER-- identification of issues that have potential to
negatively or positively impact project success
,- assessment of probability of occurrence and impact of each risk and
opportunity factor(s) identified
- alignment of risk and opportunity analysis with Design-Builder selection
evaluation factors
- alignment of contract provisions as well as incentives and/or award fees with
risk analysis
What sort of key stakeholders should the Owner & DBer develop processes for
to facilitate direct interface? - ANSWER-- end users
- local community groups
- government agencies
- 3rd party operators
How can an Owner ensure that they are fully engaged with the DB execution
phase, and prepared to make the timely decisions necessary to facilitate DB
performance? - ANSWER-- being represented by staff with the authority to
make timely decisions and perform its project functions
Why is it critical for the DBer to maintain complete transparency with the
Owner on any issues that might impact contract price, schedule or material
matters, during the execution phase of a DB project? - ANSWER-To enable the
Owner to timely and informed decisions on how to address such inssues.
What are key best practices associated with executing design management
during project execution? - ANSWER-- dedicate sufficient resources to foster a
collaborative environment for this work
- mutually develop a realistic design development plan that efficiently engages
the Owner and key members of the DB team in purposeful meetings
- commit to the review and comment resolution process
- involve key stakeholders, including end users, early in the design process
- have a clear process for design acceptance
,What are the steps of design commitemnt? - ANSWER-- Design professional(s)
of record confirms that contract documents conform with the Owner's project
criteria and the design meets all applicable codes and standards
- the DB team collectively confirms and agrees the design to be within budget
and attainable on schedule, within the standard of care
- Owner is then engaged for review of Design Submissions and Construction
Documents to confirm compliance
Which party is responsible for QAQC of technical submittals? Which party is
responsible for compliance oversight? - ANSWER-DBer is responsible for
QAQC.
Owner is responsible for compliance oversight.
What is and what are the steps of trend management? - ANSWER-1. ID, track,
evaluate, document, manage the evolution of the advancement of the design so
that the project schedule or cost are not adversely impacted.
2. Clearly, thoroughly, transparently, contemporaneously communicate to the
Owner the information derived from the system.
3. Maintain the system for the entire duration of the project.
What are the elements of successful Cx and Turnover? - ANSWER-1. Roles
and responsibilities are identified, including 3rd party Cx agents where
appropriate.
2. End users and other stakeholders are engaged about operational parameters
that will drive programming of project systems during commissioning (e.g.
temp controls, safety, security, etc.) and needs for training, attic stock, spare
parts, O&M manuals, record docs, etc.
, 3. Testing and substantiation schedule established. Particularly important when
performance guarantees are part of the contract.
4. Conditions of acceptance clearly defined.
5. Processes for Substantial Completion and Final Completion established.
Project success rises and falls with who? - ANSWER-the Owner!
A project's Strategic Acquisition Plan focuses on determining the best
combination of which key elements? - ANSWER-- Project Delivery System
- Procurement Method
- Contract Format
What is a Project Delivery System? - ANSWER-Identifies contractual
relationships between parties in a construction project. It defines when and how
each party will fulfill its responsibilities.
What are the types of Project Delivery Systems? - ANSWER-- design-build
- CM at risk
- design-bid-build
- integrated project delivery
- Public-private partnerships
- multiple prime contracts
What is a Procurement Method? - ANSWER-Establishes how the Owner will
select the providers of design and construction services needed to complete the
project.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
What should stakeholder engagement during the project procurement phase
include? - ANSWER-1. Training in the design-build process and unique project
nuances
2. Determination and implementation of design excellence, sustainability,
viability and other project-specific goals
3. Definition of project lifecycle and durability expectations
4. Uses of physical and digital project documentation throughout the functional
life of the project
What sort of issues should the owner be assessing when performing market
research in the procurement stage? - ANSWER-- alignment of scope, budget
and schedule for current market conditions
- procurement actions that could limit or expand competition, including advance
notice to industry
- projected labor, material and equipment availability
- available pool of experienced and qualified design-builders and trade partners
interested in pursuing the project
- lessons learned from similar projects
What should the Owner's risk and opportunity assessment include in the
procurement stage? - ANSWER-- identification of issues that have potential to
negatively or positively impact project success
,- assessment of probability of occurrence and impact of each risk and
opportunity factor(s) identified
- alignment of risk and opportunity analysis with Design-Builder selection
evaluation factors
- alignment of contract provisions as well as incentives and/or award fees with
risk analysis
What sort of key stakeholders should the Owner & DBer develop processes for
to facilitate direct interface? - ANSWER-- end users
- local community groups
- government agencies
- 3rd party operators
How can an Owner ensure that they are fully engaged with the DB execution
phase, and prepared to make the timely decisions necessary to facilitate DB
performance? - ANSWER-- being represented by staff with the authority to
make timely decisions and perform its project functions
Why is it critical for the DBer to maintain complete transparency with the
Owner on any issues that might impact contract price, schedule or material
matters, during the execution phase of a DB project? - ANSWER-To enable the
Owner to timely and informed decisions on how to address such inssues.
What are key best practices associated with executing design management
during project execution? - ANSWER-- dedicate sufficient resources to foster a
collaborative environment for this work
- mutually develop a realistic design development plan that efficiently engages
the Owner and key members of the DB team in purposeful meetings
- commit to the review and comment resolution process
- involve key stakeholders, including end users, early in the design process
- have a clear process for design acceptance
,What are the steps of design commitemnt? - ANSWER-- Design professional(s)
of record confirms that contract documents conform with the Owner's project
criteria and the design meets all applicable codes and standards
- the DB team collectively confirms and agrees the design to be within budget
and attainable on schedule, within the standard of care
- Owner is then engaged for review of Design Submissions and Construction
Documents to confirm compliance
Which party is responsible for QAQC of technical submittals? Which party is
responsible for compliance oversight? - ANSWER-DBer is responsible for
QAQC.
Owner is responsible for compliance oversight.
What is and what are the steps of trend management? - ANSWER-1. ID, track,
evaluate, document, manage the evolution of the advancement of the design so
that the project schedule or cost are not adversely impacted.
2. Clearly, thoroughly, transparently, contemporaneously communicate to the
Owner the information derived from the system.
3. Maintain the system for the entire duration of the project.
What are the elements of successful Cx and Turnover? - ANSWER-1. Roles
and responsibilities are identified, including 3rd party Cx agents where
appropriate.
2. End users and other stakeholders are engaged about operational parameters
that will drive programming of project systems during commissioning (e.g.
temp controls, safety, security, etc.) and needs for training, attic stock, spare
parts, O&M manuals, record docs, etc.
, 3. Testing and substantiation schedule established. Particularly important when
performance guarantees are part of the contract.
4. Conditions of acceptance clearly defined.
5. Processes for Substantial Completion and Final Completion established.
Project success rises and falls with who? - ANSWER-the Owner!
A project's Strategic Acquisition Plan focuses on determining the best
combination of which key elements? - ANSWER-- Project Delivery System
- Procurement Method
- Contract Format
What is a Project Delivery System? - ANSWER-Identifies contractual
relationships between parties in a construction project. It defines when and how
each party will fulfill its responsibilities.
What are the types of Project Delivery Systems? - ANSWER-- design-build
- CM at risk
- design-bid-build
- integrated project delivery
- Public-private partnerships
- multiple prime contracts
What is a Procurement Method? - ANSWER-Establishes how the Owner will
select the providers of design and construction services needed to complete the
project.
