DBIA EXAM 1 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct – Chamberlain
What 2 methods of selection (procurement methods) does CMAR use? - correct
answer - QBS
- Best Value
Who provides the pre-construction services for CMAR? - correct answer Contractor
What kind of contracting approach is usually used in CMAR? - correct answer
Negotiated GMP
What is special about the estimating process in CMAR? - correct answer it is an
open-book
,Which delivery methods have the chance to fast track the schedule? - correct
answer - DB
- CMAR
In CMAR, the construction cost is determined _____ the design is completed. -
correct answer before
In CMAR, the Owner procures and manages designers and contractors under (one /
two separate) contracts? - correct answer two separate
In CMAR, the _____ negotiates the full commercial deal. - correct answer Owner
,In CMAR, what is the direct contractual relationship between the contractor and
designer? - correct answer There is no direct contractual relationship
In CMAR, there is _____ public sector authority for its use. - correct answer limited
In _____, the owner contracts with one single entity for both design and construction.
- correct answer DB
In which project delivery method do the designer and contractor have a direct
contractual relationship? - correct answer DB
Which project delivery method has multiple organizational structures? - correct
answer DB
, In DB, How is the Design-Builder generally selected? - correct answer QBS or Best
Value
Which delivery methods generally uses the selection process of QBS and Best
Value? - correct answer - DB
- CMAR
Which delivery method has a wide spectrum of contracting approaches? - correct
answer DB
The DB system has a(n) _____ _____ of responsibility. - correct answer Single Point
In DB, the Owner (does / does not) manage the designer. - correct answer Does
NOT
2027) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct – Chamberlain
What 2 methods of selection (procurement methods) does CMAR use? - correct
answer - QBS
- Best Value
Who provides the pre-construction services for CMAR? - correct answer Contractor
What kind of contracting approach is usually used in CMAR? - correct answer
Negotiated GMP
What is special about the estimating process in CMAR? - correct answer it is an
open-book
,Which delivery methods have the chance to fast track the schedule? - correct
answer - DB
- CMAR
In CMAR, the construction cost is determined _____ the design is completed. -
correct answer before
In CMAR, the Owner procures and manages designers and contractors under (one /
two separate) contracts? - correct answer two separate
In CMAR, the _____ negotiates the full commercial deal. - correct answer Owner
,In CMAR, what is the direct contractual relationship between the contractor and
designer? - correct answer There is no direct contractual relationship
In CMAR, there is _____ public sector authority for its use. - correct answer limited
In _____, the owner contracts with one single entity for both design and construction.
- correct answer DB
In which project delivery method do the designer and contractor have a direct
contractual relationship? - correct answer DB
Which project delivery method has multiple organizational structures? - correct
answer DB
, In DB, How is the Design-Builder generally selected? - correct answer QBS or Best
Value
Which delivery methods generally uses the selection process of QBS and Best
Value? - correct answer - DB
- CMAR
Which delivery method has a wide spectrum of contracting approaches? - correct
answer DB
The DB system has a(n) _____ _____ of responsibility. - correct answer Single Point
In DB, the Owner (does / does not) manage the designer. - correct answer Does
NOT
