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DBIA Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers 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...

DBIA EXAM #3 QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS What 3 categories are the Best Practices organized into? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Procurement 2. Contracting 3. Execution If these 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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWERS - probability - compromised - disappointed. _____ and _____ contracts are fundamental to any delivery pr...

DBIA Exam 3 (Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Questions & Correct Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: what is indemnification? Answer: act of accepting claims on behalf of another entity key words are "indemnify, defend, and hold harmless" Question: what are some indemnification areas of coverage? Answer: patents/copyrights tax claims claims from subcontractors personal injury and property damages injury not caused by errors if in doubt, run it past your insurer ...

DBIA Exam 3 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: _____ Specification: Owner only provides the requirement(s) for the end result of an element that will be designed by others. Answer: Performance Question: If the design-builder is expected to meet performance guarantees, the contract should clearly identify _____, and the guarantees should be capable of being _____ and reasonably _____ by a design-builder performing its work in a co...

DBIA Exam 2 (Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: who leads most design build projects? Answer: contractors Question: is design value a subjective deliverable? Answer: yes Question: how do you measure value? Answer: value = what you get for (or divided by) what you give design build principle is best value = performance + quality / cost Question: what is the difference between value and quality? Answer: design q...

DBIA Document 580 - Teaming Agreement - Between Design-Builder and teaming party Components of Teaming Agreement - qualifications, insurance, matrix of responsibilities, confidentiality and exclusivity, payment of stipend/honoarrium URS CORP v TRANSPO - does teaming agreement waiver survive if subcontract supersedes teaming agreement? - yes. subcontract was silent, waiver in prime flowed down. Common Procurement Challenges - - conducting proprietary meetings - handling alternative technical ...

DBIA Exam 1 (Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Questions with Correct Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: (Uniformat / Masterformat) subdivides project by functional elements. Answer: Uniformat Question: (Uniformat / Masterformat) subdivides by work results/trades Answer: Masterformat Question: (Uniformat / Masterformat) focuses on systems and assemblies Answer: Uniformat Question: (Uniformat / Masterformat) focuses on building materials, products, and activities. ...

DBIA Exam 2 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions with Correct Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: Design value is a(n) "_____" deliverable Answer: Subjective Question: It is difficult to measure, monitor, or manage something that is _____ Answer: Subjective Question: Design Quality ______ is the hard stuff but easy to measure. Answer: Objective Question: Design Quality _____ is the soft stuff but hard to measure. Answer: Subjective Question: In...

DBIA Exam Prep (Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Test Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: What are ways a contract may limit the extent to which damages can be imposed? Answer: - Liquidated Damages - Limitations of Liability - No damages for delay - Waivers of Consequential Damages Question: Expectation Damages Answer: Awards what was reasonably expected from the contract Question: Rescission Damages Answer: Restores parties to pre-contract position ...