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DBIA EXAM 1 PREP 2026 | SETTING THE STAGE FOR
SUCCESS | 250+ VERIFIED Q&A
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____ best
practices in design-build project delivery.
- 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.
Best practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems
and unforeseen complications.
- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability of a _____
project that meets the expectations of all _____.
- 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.
- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles.
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Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into?
- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there?
10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices?
Implementing Techniques
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there?
59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and _____
approach.
- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach established how
the project is _____.
executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach determines how
and when the project players_____ with each other.
- communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____.
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Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course?
Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue?
- picking the right DB team
DBIA EXAM 1 PREP 2026 | SETTING THE STAGE FOR
SUCCESS | 250+ VERIFIED Q&A
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____ best
practices in design-build project delivery.
- 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.
Best practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems
and unforeseen complications.
- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability of a _____
project that meets the expectations of all _____.
- 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.
- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles.
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Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into?
- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there?
10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices?
Implementing Techniques
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there?
59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and _____
approach.
- project delivery
- procurement
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach established how
the project is _____.
executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach determines how
and when the project players_____ with each other.
- communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____.
, 3|Page
Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
selection
What is the core of every DBIA certification course?
Design-Build Done Right
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue?
- picking the right DB team
