(DBIA) Design-Build Test #1: Questions With Expert
Solutions (A+)
T/F: The solicitation and basis for award for Design-Bid-Build is both
quantitative and qualitative. Right Ans - False
T/F: Design-Bid-Build is typically Low Bid Based. Right Ans - True
T/F: One of the factors for success of a Design-Build delivery system is to
engage the construction team before 20% of the design is completed by the
owner. Right Ans - True
T/F: Proposals with 35% or more of the design in the RFP will more than
likely be based on Low Bid (Price). Right Ans - True
T/F: As long as Design-Builder meets performance requirements, the Design-
Builder has some flexibility to figure out the best approach. Right Ans -
True
What existing Federal Law required any federal project exceeding $100,000 to
require two bonds (Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond)?
Right Ans - Miller Act
What are the 3 fundamental decisions an Owner must make when initiating a
feasible project? Right Ans - Type of delivery system, type of procurement
method, and type of contract format.
Design-Build means ________________. Right Ans - One company/firm is
responsible for both design and construction, construction can begin before
all the designs are complete.
What is a primary reason for choosing a Design-Build delivery system?
Right Ans - If the project needs to be done fast, it places more risk on owner, if
the owner wishes to fast track project design and construction, if the project is
complex and requires close coordination of design and construction.
Owners who choose to use Design-Build as their project delivery method of
choice should expect all of the following outcomes except for:
, a) cost guarantee during design
b) time savings
c) increased administration
d) high quality
e) cost savings Right Ans - c) increased administration
All of the following are forms of a Design-Build entity except:
a) Joint Venture
b) Integrated DB Firm
c) Owner Led
d) A/E Led
e) GC Led Right Ans - c) owner led
Design-Build project delivery will not likely be effective the following
condition(s) exist:
a) The owner cannot adequately specify performance and programming
requirements
b) The owner insists on absolute design control
c) The project program limits innovation and flexibility
d) All of the above Right Ans - d) all of the above
Which of the following best describes the Low Bid type of procurement
option?
a) Strictly a price driven selection
b) The procurement process is time consuming and resource intensive
c) There are no incentives for innovation or exceptional performance
d) Review process is fast and simple
e) All of the above best describe the Low Bid type of procurement option
Right Ans - e) all of the above
The _________ contract approach/payment methodology does not guarantee a
price and provides little incentive for the Designer-Builder to be efficient.
Right Ans - Cost-Plus-Fee
Under this contract approach/payment methodology, the contractor or
design-builder collaborates with Owner to establish pricing with no profit at
the beginning of the job and fees are earned quarterly if performance and
pricing are met. Right Ans - Targeted Price
Solutions (A+)
T/F: The solicitation and basis for award for Design-Bid-Build is both
quantitative and qualitative. Right Ans - False
T/F: Design-Bid-Build is typically Low Bid Based. Right Ans - True
T/F: One of the factors for success of a Design-Build delivery system is to
engage the construction team before 20% of the design is completed by the
owner. Right Ans - True
T/F: Proposals with 35% or more of the design in the RFP will more than
likely be based on Low Bid (Price). Right Ans - True
T/F: As long as Design-Builder meets performance requirements, the Design-
Builder has some flexibility to figure out the best approach. Right Ans -
True
What existing Federal Law required any federal project exceeding $100,000 to
require two bonds (Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond)?
Right Ans - Miller Act
What are the 3 fundamental decisions an Owner must make when initiating a
feasible project? Right Ans - Type of delivery system, type of procurement
method, and type of contract format.
Design-Build means ________________. Right Ans - One company/firm is
responsible for both design and construction, construction can begin before
all the designs are complete.
What is a primary reason for choosing a Design-Build delivery system?
Right Ans - If the project needs to be done fast, it places more risk on owner, if
the owner wishes to fast track project design and construction, if the project is
complex and requires close coordination of design and construction.
Owners who choose to use Design-Build as their project delivery method of
choice should expect all of the following outcomes except for:
, a) cost guarantee during design
b) time savings
c) increased administration
d) high quality
e) cost savings Right Ans - c) increased administration
All of the following are forms of a Design-Build entity except:
a) Joint Venture
b) Integrated DB Firm
c) Owner Led
d) A/E Led
e) GC Led Right Ans - c) owner led
Design-Build project delivery will not likely be effective the following
condition(s) exist:
a) The owner cannot adequately specify performance and programming
requirements
b) The owner insists on absolute design control
c) The project program limits innovation and flexibility
d) All of the above Right Ans - d) all of the above
Which of the following best describes the Low Bid type of procurement
option?
a) Strictly a price driven selection
b) The procurement process is time consuming and resource intensive
c) There are no incentives for innovation or exceptional performance
d) Review process is fast and simple
e) All of the above best describe the Low Bid type of procurement option
Right Ans - e) all of the above
The _________ contract approach/payment methodology does not guarantee a
price and provides little incentive for the Designer-Builder to be efficient.
Right Ans - Cost-Plus-Fee
Under this contract approach/payment methodology, the contractor or
design-builder collaborates with Owner to establish pricing with no profit at
the beginning of the job and fees are earned quarterly if performance and
pricing are met. Right Ans - Targeted Price
