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DBIA EXAM #3 2025/26 MULTICHOICE ANSWERED
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. What 3 categories are the Best Practices organized into?
A. Planning, Execution, Reporting
B. Procurement, Contracting, Execution
C. Design, Construction, Handover
D. Scope, Schedule, Cost
Answer: B – Procurement, Contracting, Execution
Rationale: DBIA Best Practices are organized to cover all phases of project delivery: procuring
the team, establishing contracts, and executing the work.
2. If Best Practices are NOT implemented, there is an increased _____ that the project's
performance will be _____ and that some or all of the stakeholders will be _____.
A. Risk, Compromised, Angry
B. Probability, Enhanced, Satisfied
C. Probability, Compromised, Disappointed
D. Chance, Delayed, Frustrated
Answer: C – Probability, Compromised, Disappointed
Rationale: Failure to follow Best Practices can compromise project performance and
stakeholder satisfaction.
3. _____ and _____ contracts are fundamental to any delivery process.
A. Simple, Fair
B. Fair, Clear
C. Detailed, Standardized
D. Balanced, Formal
Answer: B – Fair, Clear
Rationale: Contracts must be understandable and equitable to all parties for successful
delivery.
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4. Contracting principles apply to contracts of those working within the _____ _____.
A. Owner’s Team
B. Project Office
C. DB Team
D. Subcontractors
Answer: C – DB Team
Rationale: Contracting principles ensure clarity and accountability within the integrated DB
team.
5. This chapter has ___ Best Practices and ___ Implementing Techniques.
A. 5, 20
B. 3, 18
C. 4, 12
D. 6, 15
Answer: B – 3, 18
Rationale: DBIA identifies 3 Best Practices, each supported by implementing techniques to
ensure proper application.
6. Contracts used on DB projects should be _____, _____, and _____ and should promote
the _____ aspects inherent in the DB process.
A. Simple, Transparent, Fair, Collaborative
B. Balanced, Fair, Clear, Productive
C. Fair, Balanced, Clear, Collaborative
D. Standard, Legal, Enforceable, Cooperative
Answer: C – Fair, Balanced, Clear, Collaborative
Rationale: These attributes ensure contracts support DB goals, fairness, and collaborative
project delivery.
7. The contract between the _____ and the ______ _____ should address the _____
aspects of the DB process, including expected standards of care for design services.
A. Owner, Construction Manager, legal
B. Contractor, Designer, financial
DBIA EXAM #3 2025/26 MULTICHOICE ANSWERED
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. What 3 categories are the Best Practices organized into?
A. Planning, Execution, Reporting
B. Procurement, Contracting, Execution
C. Design, Construction, Handover
D. Scope, Schedule, Cost
Answer: B – Procurement, Contracting, Execution
Rationale: DBIA Best Practices are organized to cover all phases of project delivery: procuring
the team, establishing contracts, and executing the work.
2. If Best Practices are NOT implemented, there is an increased _____ that the project's
performance will be _____ and that some or all of the stakeholders will be _____.
A. Risk, Compromised, Angry
B. Probability, Enhanced, Satisfied
C. Probability, Compromised, Disappointed
D. Chance, Delayed, Frustrated
Answer: C – Probability, Compromised, Disappointed
Rationale: Failure to follow Best Practices can compromise project performance and
stakeholder satisfaction.
3. _____ and _____ contracts are fundamental to any delivery process.
A. Simple, Fair
B. Fair, Clear
C. Detailed, Standardized
D. Balanced, Formal
Answer: B – Fair, Clear
Rationale: Contracts must be understandable and equitable to all parties for successful
delivery.
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4. Contracting principles apply to contracts of those working within the _____ _____.
A. Owner’s Team
B. Project Office
C. DB Team
D. Subcontractors
Answer: C – DB Team
Rationale: Contracting principles ensure clarity and accountability within the integrated DB
team.
5. This chapter has ___ Best Practices and ___ Implementing Techniques.
A. 5, 20
B. 3, 18
C. 4, 12
D. 6, 15
Answer: B – 3, 18
Rationale: DBIA identifies 3 Best Practices, each supported by implementing techniques to
ensure proper application.
6. Contracts used on DB projects should be _____, _____, and _____ and should promote
the _____ aspects inherent in the DB process.
A. Simple, Transparent, Fair, Collaborative
B. Balanced, Fair, Clear, Productive
C. Fair, Balanced, Clear, Collaborative
D. Standard, Legal, Enforceable, Cooperative
Answer: C – Fair, Balanced, Clear, Collaborative
Rationale: These attributes ensure contracts support DB goals, fairness, and collaborative
project delivery.
7. The contract between the _____ and the ______ _____ should address the _____
aspects of the DB process, including expected standards of care for design services.
A. Owner, Construction Manager, legal
B. Contractor, Designer, financial
