DBIA Exam 1, 2, and 3 Bank Newest Version 2026: 400 Actual Questions & Answers

DBIA EXAM 1, 2 AND 3 BANK NEWEST VERSION 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
WITH A STUDY GUIDE.



DBIA EXAM 1

Question 1
Purpose Statement: DBIA is the only organization that _____ , _____, and _____ best
practices in design-build project delivery.
Answer:
- defines
- teaches
- promotes


Question 2
_____ _____ 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


Question 3
With proper ____, ____, and ____ a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer
problems and unforeseen complications.
Answer:
- process
- checks
- testing


Question 4
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


Question 5
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


Question 6
_____ _____ are high level principles.
Answer:
Best practices


Question 7
What 3 topics are the Best Practices organized into?
Answer:
- procurement
- contracting
- execution


Question 8
How many Best Practices are there?
Answer:
10


Question 9
What are the discrete ways to implement the Best Practices?
Answer:
Implementing Techniques


Question 10
The Implementing Techniques are essentially "____" best practices
Answer:
mini


Question 11
How many Implementing Techniques are there?

,Answer:
59


Question 12
One key factor in project success is the Owner's choice of _____ _____ system and
_____ approach.
Answer:
- project delivery
- procurement


Question 13
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach established
how the project is _____.
Answer:
executed


Question 14
The owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement approach determines
how and when the project players_____ with each other.
Answer:
- communicate


Question 15
Owners should make strategic decisions to take full advantage of _____ _____.
Answer:
Design-Build


Question 16
Owners should consider the _____ and _____ of each project.
Answer:
- particulars
- circumstances


Question 17
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


Question 18

, 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


Question 19
BEST PRACTICE No. 2: an Owner should implement a(n) _____ _____ that enhances
collaboration and other benefits of DB and is in _____ with the reasons that the owner
chose DB delivery system.
Answer:
- procurement plan
- harmony


Question 20
BEST PRACTICE No. 3: an Owner using a competitive DB procurement that seeks price
and technical proposals should establish clear evaluation and _____ processes
Answer:
selection


Question 21
What is the core of every DBIA certification course?
Answer:
Design-Build Done Right


Question 22
What are the 3 "fixes" to the trust issue?
Answer:
- picking the right DB team
- giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and accountability
- rewarding for superior performance


Question 23
What are the 3 synergistic elements?
Answer:
- source selection
- contract incentives
- requirements


Question 24
In the Acquisition Strategy, one should select the best combination of what 3
components?