DBIA EXAM #2 Study Guide Questions and Answers | Updated 2026 | Graded A+

DBIA EXAM #2 Study Guide Questions and Answers | Updated 2026 | Graded A+ _____ _____ 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 A Best Practice is the belief that there is a ______ , _____ or _____ that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other. - answer-- technique - method - process How many best practices are there? - answer-10 What are the 3 areas that the implementing techniques are categorized into? - answer-1. Procurement 2. Contracting 3. Execution All DB members should be _____ and _____ in the DB process and be knowledgeable of the differences between DB and other delivery systems. - answer-- educated - trained _____ is the essence of Design-Build Done Right - answer-Teaming What are the 4 key factors enabling Team Alignment? - answer-1. Early Involvement 2. Qualifications-Based Selection 3. Cost Transparency 4. Fostering an Environment of TrustThe most successful projects engage core team members in the _____ process, before advancing beyond _____ design. - answer-- design - schematic Early involvement enables deeper participation in _____ practices. - answer-integrated Projects should be staffed with individuals that are _____ and ______ in the implementation of DB best practice and whose _______ are well-suited to the collaborative nature of the DB process - answer-- educated - experienced - personalities Senior leadership must support DB project _____. - answer-delivery _____ should create an organization that supports the successful procurement and execution of a DB project with key personnel _____ and _____ in DB project delivery in an _____ and _____ environment. - answer-- Owners - educated - trained - integrated - collaborative Executive leadership requires _____ _____. - answer-True Believers _____ are responsible for an integrated and collaborative environment. - answer-Owners Owners are responsible for an _____ and ______ environment. - answer-- integrated - collaborativeOwners must sustain an atmosphere of _____ and _____. - answer-- trust - flexibility Owners must consistently operate from an _____ DB mindset. - answer-integrated _____ _____ has a unique definition for each project. - answer-Design Excellence _____ and _____ should collaboratively and jointly define the design value that best meet Owner's goals for each project. - answer-- Owners - Design-Builders Owners and Design-Builders should collaboratively and jointly define the _____ _____ that best meet Owner's goals for each project. - answer-Design Value _____ _____ is the time from Notice of Award to the end of the warranty period. - answer-Post Award Post Award is the time from _____ __ _____ to the end of the _____ period. - answer-- Notice of Award - Warranty _____ Management typically focuses on building the project. - answer-Construction _____-_____ _____ involves managing people through the ENTIRE process. - answer-Design-Build Leadership What are the 5 main stages of DB Leadership? - answer-1. Project team formation and alignment. 2. Project pursuit and procurement. 3. Design integration and advancement. 4. Construction. 5. Closeout and Commissioning.