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DBIA Procurement and Contracting for
Design-Build Projects Certification Practice
Exam High-Yield Questions &Answers
Rationales Instant Download Pdf.
Q1. Which procurement method allows the owner to select a
design-builder based on qualifications first, then request a
price proposal only from the most highly qualified firms?
A) Invitation for Bid (IFB)
B) Best Value Selection
C) Two-Phase Selection (as per federal procurement)
D) Sole Source
Answer: C
Rationale: Two-phase selection (used in federal and many state
procurements) first evaluates technical qualifications (Phase I),
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then invites a shortlist to submit price/technical proposals (Phase
II). IFB is price-only and is not appropriate for design-build.
Q2. In a DB procurement, what is the primary disadvantage of
using a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method?
A) It requires longer evaluation time
B) It discourages innovation and may sacrifice quality
C) It cannot be used for public projects
D) It requires a design complete to 100%
Answer: B
Rationale: LPTA focuses on price once minimum technical score is
met, reducing incentive for innovative solutions or higher quality,
often leading to change orders and value shortfalls.
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Q3. Which document in a DB RFP defines the "baseline" the
design-builder must meet or exceed?
A) Owner's Concept Design
B) Bridging Documents
C) Performance Criteria
D) Geotechnical Baseline Report
Answer: C
Rationale: Performance criteria (output-based specifications)
describe required outcomes rather than prescriptive means and
methods. This approach maximizes design-builder innovation.
Q4. True or False: In a public DB procurement, discussions
with offerors before final selection are always prohibited.
Answer: False
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Rationale: Discussions (clarifications, negotiations) are allowed in
many best-value procurements after initial proposals, but must be
documented to avoid bias or unequal treatment of offerors.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a required element of a DB
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)?
A) Statement of owner's budget
B) Relevant project experience
C) Key personnel qualifications
D) Financial capacity
Answer: A
Rationale: Budget is typically disclosed in the RFP, not the RFQ.
The RFQ focuses on the firm's qualifications, experience,
personnel, and financial stability—the "who" rather than the
"how much."
DBIA Procurement and Contracting for
Design-Build Projects Certification Practice
Exam High-Yield Questions &Answers
Rationales Instant Download Pdf.
Q1. Which procurement method allows the owner to select a
design-builder based on qualifications first, then request a
price proposal only from the most highly qualified firms?
A) Invitation for Bid (IFB)
B) Best Value Selection
C) Two-Phase Selection (as per federal procurement)
D) Sole Source
Answer: C
Rationale: Two-phase selection (used in federal and many state
procurements) first evaluates technical qualifications (Phase I),
,Page 2 of 172
then invites a shortlist to submit price/technical proposals (Phase
II). IFB is price-only and is not appropriate for design-build.
Q2. In a DB procurement, what is the primary disadvantage of
using a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method?
A) It requires longer evaluation time
B) It discourages innovation and may sacrifice quality
C) It cannot be used for public projects
D) It requires a design complete to 100%
Answer: B
Rationale: LPTA focuses on price once minimum technical score is
met, reducing incentive for innovative solutions or higher quality,
often leading to change orders and value shortfalls.
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Q3. Which document in a DB RFP defines the "baseline" the
design-builder must meet or exceed?
A) Owner's Concept Design
B) Bridging Documents
C) Performance Criteria
D) Geotechnical Baseline Report
Answer: C
Rationale: Performance criteria (output-based specifications)
describe required outcomes rather than prescriptive means and
methods. This approach maximizes design-builder innovation.
Q4. True or False: In a public DB procurement, discussions
with offerors before final selection are always prohibited.
Answer: False
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Rationale: Discussions (clarifications, negotiations) are allowed in
many best-value procurements after initial proposals, but must be
documented to avoid bias or unequal treatment of offerors.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a required element of a DB
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)?
A) Statement of owner's budget
B) Relevant project experience
C) Key personnel qualifications
D) Financial capacity
Answer: A
Rationale: Budget is typically disclosed in the RFP, not the RFQ.
The RFQ focuses on the firm's qualifications, experience,
personnel, and financial stability—the "who" rather than the
"how much."
