CTCD CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT MANAGER EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
BRAND NEW 2025
Which of the following is NOT a Conflict of Interest -
Substantial?
a. related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by
affinity
b. owns more than 10% of the voting interest
c. serves on the board of directors
d. has a controlling interest in a company - CORRECT ANSWER -
>a. related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by
affinity; this is Conflict of Interest - Financial Interest
If your spouse's mother works for a potential vendor which
form of Nepotism would it be considered?
a. Consanguinity 2nd degree
b. Affinity, 1st degree
c. Affinity, 2nd degree
d. Consanguinity, 1st degree - CORRECT ANSWER - >b. Affinity,
1st degree
Which of the following must be used first when procuring
goods or services?
a. TCI
b. TXMAS
c. Surplus Programs
,d. Check with another state agency - CORRECT ANSWER - >c.
Surplus Programs
The following is an example of a _______________________
specification: Contractor shall provide a pen that precisely write
with no skipping or smearing. Ink shall not penetrate through
paper. Minimum writing distance of ink shall be 500 miles.
a. performance-based
b. design-based
c. mixed - CORRECT ANSWER - >a. performance-based
The following is an example of a _______________________
specification: Contractor must conduct at least 7 media
campaigns for Texas Tourism during the fiscal year. Three of
these campaigns must be directed at out-of-state tourists.
a. performance-based
b. design-based
c. mixed - CORRECT ANSWER - >b. design-based
The following is an example of a _______________________
specification: Contractor shall provide a 0.3 mm fine point,
black ink pen. The pen shall precisely write with no skipping or
smearing.
a. performance-based
b. design-based
c. mixed - CORRECT ANSWER - >c. mixed
, If requirements are clearly defined, price is a major determining
factor, and products are highly standardized what procurement
method should be used?
a. RFP
b. IFB
c. RFO
d. RFQ - CORRECT ANSWER - >b. IFB
If factors other than price are to be considered or when
objective criteria cannot be defined what procurement method
should be used?
a. RFQ
b. IFB
c. RFP
d. RFA - CORRECT ANSWER - >c. RFP
True or False: The Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement
method does not allow for negotiations. - CORRECT ANSWER -
>False
Which procurement method allows respondents more
opportunity to provide innovative ideas?
a. RFQ
b. RFA
c. RFO
d. RFP - CORRECT ANSWER - >d. RFP
True or False: When procuring professional services with a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ), if price is not reasonable, you
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS
BRAND NEW 2025
Which of the following is NOT a Conflict of Interest -
Substantial?
a. related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by
affinity
b. owns more than 10% of the voting interest
c. serves on the board of directors
d. has a controlling interest in a company - CORRECT ANSWER -
>a. related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by
affinity; this is Conflict of Interest - Financial Interest
If your spouse's mother works for a potential vendor which
form of Nepotism would it be considered?
a. Consanguinity 2nd degree
b. Affinity, 1st degree
c. Affinity, 2nd degree
d. Consanguinity, 1st degree - CORRECT ANSWER - >b. Affinity,
1st degree
Which of the following must be used first when procuring
goods or services?
a. TCI
b. TXMAS
c. Surplus Programs
,d. Check with another state agency - CORRECT ANSWER - >c.
Surplus Programs
The following is an example of a _______________________
specification: Contractor shall provide a pen that precisely write
with no skipping or smearing. Ink shall not penetrate through
paper. Minimum writing distance of ink shall be 500 miles.
a. performance-based
b. design-based
c. mixed - CORRECT ANSWER - >a. performance-based
The following is an example of a _______________________
specification: Contractor must conduct at least 7 media
campaigns for Texas Tourism during the fiscal year. Three of
these campaigns must be directed at out-of-state tourists.
a. performance-based
b. design-based
c. mixed - CORRECT ANSWER - >b. design-based
The following is an example of a _______________________
specification: Contractor shall provide a 0.3 mm fine point,
black ink pen. The pen shall precisely write with no skipping or
smearing.
a. performance-based
b. design-based
c. mixed - CORRECT ANSWER - >c. mixed
, If requirements are clearly defined, price is a major determining
factor, and products are highly standardized what procurement
method should be used?
a. RFP
b. IFB
c. RFO
d. RFQ - CORRECT ANSWER - >b. IFB
If factors other than price are to be considered or when
objective criteria cannot be defined what procurement method
should be used?
a. RFQ
b. IFB
c. RFP
d. RFA - CORRECT ANSWER - >c. RFP
True or False: The Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement
method does not allow for negotiations. - CORRECT ANSWER -
>False
Which procurement method allows respondents more
opportunity to provide innovative ideas?
a. RFQ
b. RFA
c. RFO
d. RFP - CORRECT ANSWER - >d. RFP
True or False: When procuring professional services with a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ), if price is not reasonable, you
