DBIA Exam 1 Study Guide 2025–2026 |
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____
best practices in design-build project delivery. - ANSWER-- 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. - ANSWER-Best
practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications. - ANSWER-- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability
of a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____. - ANSWER-- 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. - ANSWER-- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles. - ANSWER-Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into? - ANSWER-- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there? - ANSWER-10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices? - ANSWER-
Implementing Techniques
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices - ANSWER-
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there? - ANSWER-59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach. - ANSWER-- project delivery
- procurement
, The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
established how the project is _____. - ANSWER-executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
determines how and when the project players_____ with each other. - ANSWER--
communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. -
ANSWER-Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - ANSWER--
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. -
ANSWER-- 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. - ANSWER-- collaboration
- harmony
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____
best practices in design-build project delivery. - ANSWER-- 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. - ANSWER-Best
practice
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications. - ANSWER-- process
- checks
- testing
Implementing the best practices on any type of DB project _____ the probability
of a _____ project that meets the expectations of all _____. - ANSWER-- 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. - ANSWER-- increased
- performance
_____ _____ are high level principles. - ANSWER-Best practices
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into? - ANSWER-- procurement
- contracting
- execution
How many Best Practices are there? - ANSWER-10
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices? - ANSWER-
Implementing Techniques
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices - ANSWER-
mini
How many Implementing Techniques are there? - ANSWER-59
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach. - ANSWER-- project delivery
- procurement
, The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
established how the project is _____. - ANSWER-executed
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach
determines how and when the project players_____ with each other. - ANSWER--
communicate
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____. -
ANSWER-Design-Build
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project. - ANSWER--
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. -
ANSWER-- 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. - ANSWER-- collaboration
- harmony
