DBIA EXAM 1/ DBIA Test/ 2 SETS COMPILED WITH
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Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organiza on that _____ , _____, and _____ best prac ces
in design-build project delivery. - Ans - defines
- teaches
- promotes
_____ _____ is the belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more effec ve at
delivering a par cular outcome than any other. - Ans Best prac ce
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems
and unforeseen complica ons. - Ans - process
- checks
- tes ng
Implemen ng the best prac ces on any type of DB project _____ the probability of a _____
project that meets the expecta ons of all _____. - Ans - increases
- successful
- stakeholders
If the best prac ces 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. - Ans
- increased
- performance
,_____ _____ are high level principles. - Ans Best prac ces
What 3 topics are the Best Prac ces organized into? - Ans - procurement
- contrac ng
- execu on
How many Best Prac ces are there? - Ans 10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Prac ces? - Ans Implemen ng Techniques
The Implemen ng Techniques are essen ally "____" best prac ces - Ans mini
How many Implemen ng Techniques are there? - Ans 59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and _____
approach. - Ans - project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach established how the
project is _____. - Ans executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach determines how and
when the project players_____ with each other. - Ans - communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. - Ans Design-
Build
,Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - Ans - par culars
- circumstances
Best Prac ce No. 1: an Owner should conduct proac ve and _____ assessment of the unique
____ of its project and its organiza on before deciding to use DB. - Ans - objec ve
- characteris cs
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. - Ans - collabora on
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a(n) _____ _____ that enhances
collabora on and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons that the owner chose
DB delivery system. - Ans - procurement plan
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 3: an Owner using a compe ve DB procurement that seeks price and
technical proposals should establish clear evalua on and _____ processes - Ans selec on
What is the core of every DBIA cer fica on course? - Ans Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue? - Ans - picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance
, What are the 3 synergis c elements? - Ans - source selec on
- contract incen ves
- requirements
In the Acquisi on Strategy, one should select the best combina on of what 3 components? -
Ans - project delivery system
- procurement method
- contrac ng approach
Each project is unique so make informed _____. - Ans choices
What best describes: "How team members are organized?" - Ans Project Delivery Systems
What best describes "How team members are selected?" - Ans Procurement Method
What best describes "How team members are paid?" - Ans Contrac ng Approach
List 4 examples of procurement methods. - Ans - QBS
- Best Value
- Low Price
- Sole source
List 5 examples of contrac ng approach. - Ans - fixed price
COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ NEW EDITION JUST
RELEASED 2026
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organiza on that _____ , _____, and _____ best prac ces
in design-build project delivery. - Ans - defines
- teaches
- promotes
_____ _____ is the belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more effec ve at
delivering a par cular outcome than any other. - Ans Best prac ce
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems
and unforeseen complica ons. - Ans - process
- checks
- tes ng
Implemen ng the best prac ces on any type of DB project _____ the probability of a _____
project that meets the expecta ons of all _____. - Ans - increases
- successful
- stakeholders
If the best prac ces 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. - Ans
- increased
- performance
,_____ _____ are high level principles. - Ans Best prac ces
What 3 topics are the Best Prac ces organized into? - Ans - procurement
- contrac ng
- execu on
How many Best Prac ces are there? - Ans 10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Prac ces? - Ans Implemen ng Techniques
The Implemen ng Techniques are essen ally "____" best prac ces - Ans mini
How many Implemen ng Techniques are there? - Ans 59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and _____
approach. - Ans - project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach established how the
project is _____. - Ans executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach determines how and
when the project players_____ with each other. - Ans - communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. - Ans Design-
Build
,Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - Ans - par culars
- circumstances
Best Prac ce No. 1: an Owner should conduct proac ve and _____ assessment of the unique
____ of its project and its organiza on before deciding to use DB. - Ans - objec ve
- characteris cs
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. - Ans - collabora on
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a(n) _____ _____ that enhances
collabora on and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons that the owner chose
DB delivery system. - Ans - procurement plan
- harmony
BEST PRACTICE No. 3: an Owner using a compe ve DB procurement that seeks price and
technical proposals should establish clear evalua on and _____ processes - Ans selec on
What is the core of every DBIA cer fica on course? - Ans Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue? - Ans - picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance
, What are the 3 synergis c elements? - Ans - source selec on
- contract incen ves
- requirements
In the Acquisi on Strategy, one should select the best combina on of what 3 components? -
Ans - project delivery system
- procurement method
- contrac ng approach
Each project is unique so make informed _____. - Ans choices
What best describes: "How team members are organized?" - Ans Project Delivery Systems
What best describes "How team members are selected?" - Ans Procurement Method
What best describes "How team members are paid?" - Ans Contrac ng Approach
List 4 examples of procurement methods. - Ans - QBS
- Best Value
- Low Price
- Sole source
List 5 examples of contrac ng approach. - Ans - fixed price
