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DBIA Exam 2 Study Guide 2025/2026 –
100% Verified Practice Questions &
Answers | Pass Design-Build Certification
with Confidence
1. What is the defining characteristic of design-build project
delivery that distinguishes it from traditional design-bid-build?
A) The owner signs separate contracts for design and
construction services
B) A single entity – the design-builder – holds a single
contract for both design and construction
C) The construction manager acts as the owner’s
representative throughout the project
D) The design is completed 100% before any construction
begins
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<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary> <b>Answer: B) A single entity – the
design-builder – holds a single contract for both design and
construction.</b><br> <i>Rationale:</i> The fundamental
difference in design-build is the integration of design and
construction responsibilities under one contract with a single point
of responsibility. Traditional design-bid-build separates design
and construction contracts. </details>
2. Which of the following is not a potential advantage of
design-build for an owner?
A) Single point of responsibility
B) Faster project delivery through overlapping design and
construction phases
C) Guaranteed maximum price regardless of scope changes
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D) Reduced exposure to claims between designer and
contractor
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary> <b>Answer: C) Guaranteed
maximum price regardless of scope changes.</b><br>
<i>Rationale:</i> While design-build can provide a
guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for a defined scope, any
changes in scope will affect the price. A GMP is not a
“guarantee” against scope changes. The other options are
well-documented advantages. </details>
3. In design-build, the leadership role that is responsible for
integrating the efforts of the design and construction teams and
serving as the primary point of contact for the owner is the:
A) Project architect
B) Construction superintendent
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C) Design-build project manager
D) Owner’s representative
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary> <b>Answer: C) Design-build
project manager.</b><br> <i>Rationale:</i> The design-
build project manager is the integrator, responsible for
coordination, communication, and ensuring that design and
construction activities are aligned. The architect and
superintendent have narrower roles. The owner’s representative
is on the owner’s side. </details>
4. Scenario: An owner wants to accelerate project delivery and
values innovation from the design-builder. Which procurement
method is best suited?
A) Lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA)
DBIA Exam 2 Study Guide 2025/2026 –
100% Verified Practice Questions &
Answers | Pass Design-Build Certification
with Confidence
1. What is the defining characteristic of design-build project
delivery that distinguishes it from traditional design-bid-build?
A) The owner signs separate contracts for design and
construction services
B) A single entity – the design-builder – holds a single
contract for both design and construction
C) The construction manager acts as the owner’s
representative throughout the project
D) The design is completed 100% before any construction
begins
,Page 2 of 44
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary> <b>Answer: B) A single entity – the
design-builder – holds a single contract for both design and
construction.</b><br> <i>Rationale:</i> The fundamental
difference in design-build is the integration of design and
construction responsibilities under one contract with a single point
of responsibility. Traditional design-bid-build separates design
and construction contracts. </details>
2. Which of the following is not a potential advantage of
design-build for an owner?
A) Single point of responsibility
B) Faster project delivery through overlapping design and
construction phases
C) Guaranteed maximum price regardless of scope changes
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D) Reduced exposure to claims between designer and
contractor
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary> <b>Answer: C) Guaranteed
maximum price regardless of scope changes.</b><br>
<i>Rationale:</i> While design-build can provide a
guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for a defined scope, any
changes in scope will affect the price. A GMP is not a
“guarantee” against scope changes. The other options are
well-documented advantages. </details>
3. In design-build, the leadership role that is responsible for
integrating the efforts of the design and construction teams and
serving as the primary point of contact for the owner is the:
A) Project architect
B) Construction superintendent
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C) Design-build project manager
D) Owner’s representative
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary> <b>Answer: C) Design-build
project manager.</b><br> <i>Rationale:</i> The design-
build project manager is the integrator, responsible for
coordination, communication, and ensuring that design and
construction activities are aligned. The architect and
superintendent have narrower roles. The owner’s representative
is on the owner’s side. </details>
4. Scenario: An owner wants to accelerate project delivery and
values innovation from the design-builder. Which procurement
method is best suited?
A) Lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA)
