DBIA Exam 1, 2 And 3 with 640 Practice
Questions And Correct Answers/ DBIA
Certification Test 2025-2026 (Design Build)
Contents
DBIA EXAM 1 (350 QUESTIONS) .........................................................................1
DESIGN-BUILD PRINCIPLES DBIA EXAM 2 (150 Questions) ........................61
DESIGN BUILD PRINCIPLES DBIA EXAM 3 (140 QUESTIONS) ..................97
DBIA EXAM 1 (350 QUESTIONS)
What is the official DBIA definition of Design Build? - ANSWER-A system of
contracting under which one entity (the Design Builder) performs both
architecture/engineering Design and Construction under a single contract with the
owner.
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - ANSWER-Design-Build
Done Right
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. -
ANSWER-Design-Build
What are the 4 phases of the Cost-Influence Curve? - ANSWER-- Planning
- Design
- Construction
- Operations
pg. 1
,In which project delivery method is the construction team brought on AFTER
design, with open bidding? - ANSWER-- DBB
In the planning phase, Influence has a _____ impact on the project. - ANSWER-
high
In which project delivery method is the construction team brought on EARLY,
facilitating fast-tracking? - ANSWER-DB
Spearin Doctrine: Owner hiring designers provides contractors two specific
implied warranties: Plans and specs are _____; Plans and specs are suitable for
_____ _____. - ANSWER-- accurate
- intended purpose
What are the 5 types of project delivery systems? - ANSWER-- DB
- DBB
- CMAR
- IPD
- Multiple prime contracting
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____
best practices in design-build project delivery. - 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. - ANSWER-Best
practice
pg. 2
,With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications. - ANSWER-- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability of
a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____. - 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. - ANSWER-- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles. - ANSWER-Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into? - ANSWER-- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there? - ANSWER-10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices? - ANSWER-
Implementing Techniques
pg. 3
, The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices - ANSWER-
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there? - ANSWER-59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach. - ANSWER-- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
established how the project is _____. - ANSWER-executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
determines how and when the project players_____ with each other. - ANSWER--
communicate
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - ANSWER--
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. -
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. - ANSWER-- collaboration
- harmony
pg. 4
Questions And Correct Answers/ DBIA
Certification Test 2025-2026 (Design Build)
Contents
DBIA EXAM 1 (350 QUESTIONS) .........................................................................1
DESIGN-BUILD PRINCIPLES DBIA EXAM 2 (150 Questions) ........................61
DESIGN BUILD PRINCIPLES DBIA EXAM 3 (140 QUESTIONS) ..................97
DBIA EXAM 1 (350 QUESTIONS)
What is the official DBIA definition of Design Build? - ANSWER-A system of
contracting under which one entity (the Design Builder) performs both
architecture/engineering Design and Construction under a single contract with the
owner.
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - ANSWER-Design-Build
Done Right
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. -
ANSWER-Design-Build
What are the 4 phases of the Cost-Influence Curve? - ANSWER-- Planning
- Design
- Construction
- Operations
pg. 1
,In which project delivery method is the construction team brought on AFTER
design, with open bidding? - ANSWER-- DBB
In the planning phase, Influence has a _____ impact on the project. - ANSWER-
high
In which project delivery method is the construction team brought on EARLY,
facilitating fast-tracking? - ANSWER-DB
Spearin Doctrine: Owner hiring designers provides contractors two specific
implied warranties: Plans and specs are _____; Plans and specs are suitable for
_____ _____. - ANSWER-- accurate
- intended purpose
What are the 5 types of project delivery systems? - ANSWER-- DB
- DBB
- CMAR
- IPD
- Multiple prime contracting
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____
best practices in design-build project delivery. - 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. - ANSWER-Best
practice
pg. 2
,With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications. - ANSWER-- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability of
a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____. - 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. - ANSWER-- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles. - ANSWER-Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into? - ANSWER-- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there? - ANSWER-10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices? - ANSWER-
Implementing Techniques
pg. 3
, The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices - ANSWER-
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there? - ANSWER-59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach. - ANSWER-- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
established how the project is _____. - ANSWER-executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
determines how and when the project players_____ with each other. - ANSWER--
communicate
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - ANSWER--
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. -
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. - ANSWER-- collaboration
- harmony
pg. 4
