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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
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Question:
what are some indemnification issues?
Answer:
will owner provide indemnity?are there any additional parties to be indemnified?what happens if DBer is only partially responsible?
Question:
how do you dispute resolutions?
Answer:
mediation (non binding) arbitration (binding) DBIA document 535 approach
Question:
what is the DBIA Document 535 approach?
Answer:
negotiations between field level representatives negotiations with senior representatives mediation arbitration with litigation as option
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Question:
what are the different types of subcontractors?
Answer:
design subconsultants
DB subcontractors
trade subcontractors
suppliers
Question:
what are some key subcontract issues?
Answer:
defining scope of work scheduling and coordinating design involvement payment terms like retention and "pay when/if paid" changes and disputes process flow down provisions
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Question:
what are some considerations for contracting with designers?
Answer:
designing to budget
amount of detail required by contractor and Owner
role of contractor during design
duties during contraction administration
financial considerations
Question:
what are some contract considerations with DB subcontractors?
Answer:
hybrid between trade and professional relationship
standard of care will be higher
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