DBIA EXAM 3 NEWEST VERSION 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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1. Into which three categories are the DBIA Best Practices organized?
A. Planning, Design, Construction
B. Procurement, Contracting, Execution
C. Bidding, Award, Closeout
D. Risk, Cost, Schedule
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The DBIA Best Practices are organized into Procurement,
Contracting, and Execution (B). The other options do not match the official
DBIA framework.
2. If DBIA Best Practices are NOT implemented, there is an increased _____
that the project's performance will be _____ and that stakeholders will be
_____.
A. likelihood; enhanced; satisfied
B. chance; delayed; frustrated
C. probability; compromised; disappointed
D. risk; accelerated; overwhelmed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct fill-in is probability; compromised; disappointed (C).
Failure to implement Best Practices leads to higher probability of compromised
performance and disappointed stakeholders.
3. _____ and _____ contracts are fundamental to any delivery process.
A. Complex; Detailed
B. Fair; Clear
C. Short; Simple
D. Rigid; Enforceable
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fair and Clear contracts (B) are fundamental to any delivery process.
The other pairs do not reflect the core principle.
4. Contracting principles apply to contracts of those working within the _____.
A. Owner's organization
B. Design firm
C. Construction team
D. DB Team
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contracting principles apply to contracts of those working within
the DB Team (D). The DB Team includes the owner, designer, builder, and key
subcontractors.
5. This chapter has ___ Best Practices and ___ Implementing Techniques.
A. 5; 20
B. 10; 25
C. 3; 18
D. 4; 22
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chapter has 3 Best Practices and 18 Implementing Techniques (C).
This is a specific count from the DBIA material.
6. Contracts used on DB projects should be ______, ______, and ______ and
should promote the ______ aspects inherent in the DB process.
A. fast, cheap, good; competitive
B. fair, balanced, clear; collaborative
C. simple, short, legal; efficient
D. fixed, guaranteed, transparent; profitable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contracts should be fair, balanced, clear and promote
the collaborative aspects (B) inherent in DB.
7. The contract between the Owner and the Design-Builder should address the
______ aspects of the DB process.
A. general
B. financial
, C. unique
D. regulatory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Owner/Design-Builder contract should address the unique aspects
(C) of the DB process, not just general or financial terms.
8. "Design-Build Done Right" is the ______ of every DBIA certification
course.
A. prerequisite
B. challenge
C. foundation
D. outcome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Foundation (C) is the correct term. "Design-Build Done Right" serves
as the foundation of every DBIA certification course.
9. Which of the following is NOT one of the three DBIA Best Practice
categories?
A. Procurement
B. Contracting
C. Execution
D. Financing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three categories are Procurement, Contracting, and Execution.
Financing (D) is not a separate category.
10.According to DBIA, the single most important factor for project success is:
A. Lowest price
B. Fastest schedule
C. Teaming and collaboration
D. Owner’s legal authority
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaming and collaboration (C) are the essence of Design-Build Done
Right and the most important factor for success.
11.The DBIA Best Practice “Qualifications-Based Selection” (QBS) is part of
which category?
, A. Procurement
B. Contracting
C. Execution
D. Post-Award
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Qualifications-Based Selection falls under the Procurement category
(A), not Contracting or Execution.
12.Which implementing technique is associated with the Contracting category?
A. Early involvement of key team members
B. Fair and clear contracts
C. Cost transparency
D. Post-award communication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fair and clear contracts (B) is a key implementing technique within
the Contracting category.
13.The Execution category of DBIA Best Practices primarily focuses on:
A. Selecting the Design-Builder
B. Writing the contract
C. Performing the work after award
D. Financing the project
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Execution focuses on performing the work after award (C),
including design integration, construction, and post-award activities.
14.Which of the following is an implementing technique under the Procurement
category?
A. Risk allocation
B. Performance metrics
C. Cost transparency
D. Contract alignment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cost transparency (C) is an implementing technique under
Procurement. Risk allocation and contract alignment are under Contracting.
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+ | WITH A STUDY GUIDE
1. Into which three categories are the DBIA Best Practices organized?
A. Planning, Design, Construction
B. Procurement, Contracting, Execution
C. Bidding, Award, Closeout
D. Risk, Cost, Schedule
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The DBIA Best Practices are organized into Procurement,
Contracting, and Execution (B). The other options do not match the official
DBIA framework.
2. If DBIA Best Practices are NOT implemented, there is an increased _____
that the project's performance will be _____ and that stakeholders will be
_____.
A. likelihood; enhanced; satisfied
B. chance; delayed; frustrated
C. probability; compromised; disappointed
D. risk; accelerated; overwhelmed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct fill-in is probability; compromised; disappointed (C).
Failure to implement Best Practices leads to higher probability of compromised
performance and disappointed stakeholders.
3. _____ and _____ contracts are fundamental to any delivery process.
A. Complex; Detailed
B. Fair; Clear
C. Short; Simple
D. Rigid; Enforceable
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fair and Clear contracts (B) are fundamental to any delivery process.
The other pairs do not reflect the core principle.
4. Contracting principles apply to contracts of those working within the _____.
A. Owner's organization
B. Design firm
C. Construction team
D. DB Team
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contracting principles apply to contracts of those working within
the DB Team (D). The DB Team includes the owner, designer, builder, and key
subcontractors.
5. This chapter has ___ Best Practices and ___ Implementing Techniques.
A. 5; 20
B. 10; 25
C. 3; 18
D. 4; 22
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chapter has 3 Best Practices and 18 Implementing Techniques (C).
This is a specific count from the DBIA material.
6. Contracts used on DB projects should be ______, ______, and ______ and
should promote the ______ aspects inherent in the DB process.
A. fast, cheap, good; competitive
B. fair, balanced, clear; collaborative
C. simple, short, legal; efficient
D. fixed, guaranteed, transparent; profitable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contracts should be fair, balanced, clear and promote
the collaborative aspects (B) inherent in DB.
7. The contract between the Owner and the Design-Builder should address the
______ aspects of the DB process.
A. general
B. financial
, C. unique
D. regulatory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Owner/Design-Builder contract should address the unique aspects
(C) of the DB process, not just general or financial terms.
8. "Design-Build Done Right" is the ______ of every DBIA certification
course.
A. prerequisite
B. challenge
C. foundation
D. outcome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Foundation (C) is the correct term. "Design-Build Done Right" serves
as the foundation of every DBIA certification course.
9. Which of the following is NOT one of the three DBIA Best Practice
categories?
A. Procurement
B. Contracting
C. Execution
D. Financing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three categories are Procurement, Contracting, and Execution.
Financing (D) is not a separate category.
10.According to DBIA, the single most important factor for project success is:
A. Lowest price
B. Fastest schedule
C. Teaming and collaboration
D. Owner’s legal authority
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaming and collaboration (C) are the essence of Design-Build Done
Right and the most important factor for success.
11.The DBIA Best Practice “Qualifications-Based Selection” (QBS) is part of
which category?
, A. Procurement
B. Contracting
C. Execution
D. Post-Award
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Qualifications-Based Selection falls under the Procurement category
(A), not Contracting or Execution.
12.Which implementing technique is associated with the Contracting category?
A. Early involvement of key team members
B. Fair and clear contracts
C. Cost transparency
D. Post-award communication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fair and clear contracts (B) is a key implementing technique within
the Contracting category.
13.The Execution category of DBIA Best Practices primarily focuses on:
A. Selecting the Design-Builder
B. Writing the contract
C. Performing the work after award
D. Financing the project
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Execution focuses on performing the work after award (C),
including design integration, construction, and post-award activities.
14.Which of the following is an implementing technique under the Procurement
category?
A. Risk allocation
B. Performance metrics
C. Cost transparency
D. Contract alignment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cost transparency (C) is an implementing technique under
Procurement. Risk allocation and contract alignment are under Contracting.
