DBIA Exam 1 72 Updated Study Guide
Questions and Answers | Focused
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• With ..........., a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen
complications . Answer: proper process, checks and testing
• Implementing these practices on any type of design-build project ........ the probability
of a successful project that meets the expectations of all stakeholders . Answer:
increases
• If these practices are ..... implemented, there is an ............... that the .............. and that
some or all of the stakeholders will be disappointed. . Answer: NOT, increased
probability, project's performance will be compromised
• high level principles, organized into procurement, contracting, and execution topics, 10
in total . Answer: best practices
• ways to implement the best practices, essentially "mini" best practices, 59 in total .
Answer: implementing techniques
• key factor in project success . Answer: owner's choice of project delivery system and
procurement approach
• in procuring the DB services philosophy, owners should: . Answer: consider the
particulars and circumstances of each project, make strategic decisions
• An Owner should conduct a ............... of the ............. of its .............. before deciding to
use design-build. . Answer: proactive and objective assessment, unique characteristics,
program/project and its organization
• An Owner should implement a procurement plan that enhances collaboration and
other benefits of Design-Build and is in harmony with the reasons that the Owner chose
the design-build delivery system. . Answer: enhances collaboration, harmony
• An Owner using a competitive design-build procurement that seeks price and technical
proposals should
(a)
establish .......... evaluation and selection processes;
(b)
ensure that the process is ............................; and
(c)
,value ........................... in the selection process. . Answer: clear; fair, open, and
transparent; both technical concepts and price
• the fix to the trust issue: . Answer: picking the right team; giving flexibility, opportunity
to succeed, and accountability; reward for superior performance
• the core of every DBIA cert course is: . Answer: Design Build Done Right
• select the best combination of:
each project is unique so: . Answer: project delivery system; procurement method;
contracting approach
make informed choices
• how team members are organized
e.g., design build, design bid build, cm at risk . Answer: project delivery systems
• how team members are organized
e.g., QBS, best value, low price, sole source . Answer: procurement method
• how team members are paid
e.g., fixed price, GMP, cost reimbursement, target price, unit price . Answer: contracting
approach
• in developing acquisition strategies, some factors to consider are: . Answer: owner
objectives; unique project considerations; owner profile and personality; marketplace
conditions
• some owner objectives are: . Answer: control; relationships; project budget; project
schedule; risks
• what are some unique project considerations? . Answer: stakeholder role and
involvement; procurement constraints & flexibilities; budget and schedule; pool of
qualified contractors and designers; project size and/or complexity; critical project
features
• Owners should ................................. imposed or ............. afforded by their legislative,
regulatory, or internal requirements. . Answer: understand all procurement constraints;
flexibilities
• Owners should ......................................................................................., as stakeholder
goals, expectations, challenges, constraints, and priorities should guide all project
, planning and procurement activities, including the determination and implementation of
design excellence and sustainability. . Answer: identify and involve key project
stakeholders at the early stages of project planning
• what are some market considerations? . Answer: experience and availability of
qualified design professionals and contractors; prevalent project delivery systems;
market conditions; bonding environment; competing projects
• Owners should carefully research and assess ............................. as they plan their
design-build programs, as this will ................................................................ Among the
issues to be researched and assessed include:
(a)
............... ................ that could limit or expand competition;
(b)
projected ........... ......... ......... ........ ........;
(c)
................. ............... from similar projects; and
(d)
........... of budget and schedule estimate. . Answer: current market conditions; identify
potential risks and opportunities
procurement actions; labor material and equipment availability; lessons learned; realism
• what are critical questions for establishing a project acquisition strategy? . Answer:
most important objective; biggest project concern; involvement of key stakeholders;
ability to delegate authority to make prompt decisions; rules governing procurement;
owner's personality and culture
• what is a project delivery system? . Answer: Establishes roles of parties; determines
sequence of design, procurement, and construction; influences responsibility for and
impact of changes in the work
• Owners should ................................................................................. of design-build and
......................................................................... as to
whether the use of design-build will benefit their program/project. . Answer: understand
the potential benefits, limitations, and attributes; make an informed decision
• what is a master builder? . Answer: architect, designer, and engineer in one
• what was segregation of project delivery? . Answer: segregated architects and
construction
• how did the industry evolve? . Answer: it evolved because the architects and
contractors started working with each other through DB.
Questions and Answers | Focused
Revision Pack | A+ Verified
• With ..........., a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen
complications . Answer: proper process, checks and testing
• Implementing these practices on any type of design-build project ........ the probability
of a successful project that meets the expectations of all stakeholders . Answer:
increases
• If these practices are ..... implemented, there is an ............... that the .............. and that
some or all of the stakeholders will be disappointed. . Answer: NOT, increased
probability, project's performance will be compromised
• high level principles, organized into procurement, contracting, and execution topics, 10
in total . Answer: best practices
• ways to implement the best practices, essentially "mini" best practices, 59 in total .
Answer: implementing techniques
• key factor in project success . Answer: owner's choice of project delivery system and
procurement approach
• in procuring the DB services philosophy, owners should: . Answer: consider the
particulars and circumstances of each project, make strategic decisions
• An Owner should conduct a ............... of the ............. of its .............. before deciding to
use design-build. . Answer: proactive and objective assessment, unique characteristics,
program/project and its organization
• An Owner should implement a procurement plan that enhances collaboration and
other benefits of Design-Build and is in harmony with the reasons that the Owner chose
the design-build delivery system. . Answer: enhances collaboration, harmony
• An Owner using a competitive design-build procurement that seeks price and technical
proposals should
(a)
establish .......... evaluation and selection processes;
(b)
ensure that the process is ............................; and
(c)
,value ........................... in the selection process. . Answer: clear; fair, open, and
transparent; both technical concepts and price
• the fix to the trust issue: . Answer: picking the right team; giving flexibility, opportunity
to succeed, and accountability; reward for superior performance
• the core of every DBIA cert course is: . Answer: Design Build Done Right
• select the best combination of:
each project is unique so: . Answer: project delivery system; procurement method;
contracting approach
make informed choices
• how team members are organized
e.g., design build, design bid build, cm at risk . Answer: project delivery systems
• how team members are organized
e.g., QBS, best value, low price, sole source . Answer: procurement method
• how team members are paid
e.g., fixed price, GMP, cost reimbursement, target price, unit price . Answer: contracting
approach
• in developing acquisition strategies, some factors to consider are: . Answer: owner
objectives; unique project considerations; owner profile and personality; marketplace
conditions
• some owner objectives are: . Answer: control; relationships; project budget; project
schedule; risks
• what are some unique project considerations? . Answer: stakeholder role and
involvement; procurement constraints & flexibilities; budget and schedule; pool of
qualified contractors and designers; project size and/or complexity; critical project
features
• Owners should ................................. imposed or ............. afforded by their legislative,
regulatory, or internal requirements. . Answer: understand all procurement constraints;
flexibilities
• Owners should ......................................................................................., as stakeholder
goals, expectations, challenges, constraints, and priorities should guide all project
, planning and procurement activities, including the determination and implementation of
design excellence and sustainability. . Answer: identify and involve key project
stakeholders at the early stages of project planning
• what are some market considerations? . Answer: experience and availability of
qualified design professionals and contractors; prevalent project delivery systems;
market conditions; bonding environment; competing projects
• Owners should carefully research and assess ............................. as they plan their
design-build programs, as this will ................................................................ Among the
issues to be researched and assessed include:
(a)
............... ................ that could limit or expand competition;
(b)
projected ........... ......... ......... ........ ........;
(c)
................. ............... from similar projects; and
(d)
........... of budget and schedule estimate. . Answer: current market conditions; identify
potential risks and opportunities
procurement actions; labor material and equipment availability; lessons learned; realism
• what are critical questions for establishing a project acquisition strategy? . Answer:
most important objective; biggest project concern; involvement of key stakeholders;
ability to delegate authority to make prompt decisions; rules governing procurement;
owner's personality and culture
• what is a project delivery system? . Answer: Establishes roles of parties; determines
sequence of design, procurement, and construction; influences responsibility for and
impact of changes in the work
• Owners should ................................................................................. of design-build and
......................................................................... as to
whether the use of design-build will benefit their program/project. . Answer: understand
the potential benefits, limitations, and attributes; make an informed decision
• what is a master builder? . Answer: architect, designer, and engineer in one
• what was segregation of project delivery? . Answer: segregated architects and
construction
• how did the industry evolve? . Answer: it evolved because the architects and
contractors started working with each other through DB.
