DBIA DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Quality Management and Project Controls Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of integrating quality management into the design phase of a design-build project?

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Defects can be prevented in design before they become costly construction errors

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It eliminates the need for third-party inspections during construction

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It allows the owner to reduce the scope of commissioning activities

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It shifts quality responsibility entirely to the design team

Question 2

In design-build, a Quality Management Plan (QMP) typically includes which of the following?

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Roles, responsibilities, inspection checkpoints, and documentation procedures

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A list of approved subcontractors and their insurance certificates

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The owner's aesthetic preferences for finishes and fixtures

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A schedule of design-builder profit milestones

Question 3

What does 'first-run studies' or 'first article inspection' refer to in design-build construction quality control?

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Verifying the quality of work on a pilot section before proceeding with full-scale installation

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Inspecting the first subcontractor invoice submitted for payment

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Reviewing the initial design drawings for code compliance

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Testing the first batch of concrete for a project's foundation

Question 4

Which standard is most commonly referenced for quality management systems in US design-build construction?

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ISO 9001

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OSHA 1926

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ACI 318

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ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1

Question 5

What is the role of 'commissioning' at the end of a design-build project?

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Verifying that building systems are installed, tested, and operating per the owner's project requirements

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Transferring legal ownership of the facility from the design-builder to the owner

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Completing the final punch list items identified during the owner walkthrough

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Obtaining the certificate of occupancy from the local building authority

Question 6

In design-build, 'design reviews' at milestone stages primarily serve to:

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Confirm that evolving design meets the owner's requirements and project budget

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Approve change orders submitted by the design-builder

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Certify that drawings are ready for public bid advertisement

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Replace the need for construction inspections by regulatory agencies