DBIA EXAM 1 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
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
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
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
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - ANSWER: Design-Build Done
Right
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
What are the 3 synergistic elements? - ANSWER: - source selection
- contract incentives
- requirements
In the Acquisition Strategy, one should select the best combination of what 3
components? - ANSWER: - project delivery system
, - procurement method
- contracting approach
Each project is unique so make informed _____. - ANSWER: choices
What best describes: "How team members are organized?" - ANSWER: Project
Delivery Systems
What best describes "How team members are selected?" - ANSWER: Procurement
Method
What best describes "How team members are paid?" - ANSWER: Contracting
Approach
List 4 examples of procurement methods. - ANSWER: - QBS
- Best Value
- Low Price
- Sole source
List 5 examples of contracting approach. - ANSWER: - fixed price
- GMP
- Cost reimbursement
- Target price
- unit price
In developing acquisition strategies, what are 4 factors to consider?
- Owner's _____.
- Unique project _____.
- Owner ____ & ____.
- _____ considerations. - ANSWER: - Owner's objectives
- unique project considerations
- owner profile and personality
- marketplace considerations
What are the 5 Owner's objectives? - ANSWER: - Control
- relationships
- project budget
- project schedule
- risks
IMPLEMENTING TECHNIQUE No. 1(G): Owners should understand all _____
constraints imposed or _____ afforded by their legislative, regulatory, or internal
requirements. - ANSWER: - procurement
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
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
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
What is the core of every DBIA certification course? - ANSWER: Design-Build Done
Right
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
What are the 3 synergistic elements? - ANSWER: - source selection
- contract incentives
- requirements
In the Acquisition Strategy, one should select the best combination of what 3
components? - ANSWER: - project delivery system
, - procurement method
- contracting approach
Each project is unique so make informed _____. - ANSWER: choices
What best describes: "How team members are organized?" - ANSWER: Project
Delivery Systems
What best describes "How team members are selected?" - ANSWER: Procurement
Method
What best describes "How team members are paid?" - ANSWER: Contracting
Approach
List 4 examples of procurement methods. - ANSWER: - QBS
- Best Value
- Low Price
- Sole source
List 5 examples of contracting approach. - ANSWER: - fixed price
- GMP
- Cost reimbursement
- Target price
- unit price
In developing acquisition strategies, what are 4 factors to consider?
- Owner's _____.
- Unique project _____.
- Owner ____ & ____.
- _____ considerations. - ANSWER: - Owner's objectives
- unique project considerations
- owner profile and personality
- marketplace considerations
What are the 5 Owner's objectives? - ANSWER: - Control
- relationships
- project budget
- project schedule
- risks
IMPLEMENTING TECHNIQUE No. 1(G): Owners should understand all _____
constraints imposed or _____ afforded by their legislative, regulatory, or internal
requirements. - ANSWER: - procurement
