DBIA EXAM 1
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
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
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 make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. - Answer-Design-Build
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
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. -
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 - Answer-selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - Answer-Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue? - Answer-- picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance
What are the 3 synergistic elements? - Answer-- source selection
- contract incentives
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
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
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 make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. - Answer-Design-Build
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
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. -
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 - Answer-selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - Answer-Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue? - Answer-- picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance
What are the 3 synergistic elements? - Answer-- source selection
- contract incentives
