Certified Texas Contract Developer
(CTCD) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||ALREADY
GRADED A+||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER ✓ c. RFP
True or False: The Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement method does not
allow for negotiations. - ANSWER ✓ False
Which procurement method allows respondents more opportunity to provide
innovative ideas?
a. RFQ
b. RFA
c. RFO
d. RFP - ANSWER ✓ d. RFP
True or False: When procuring professional services with a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ), if price is not reasonable, you should go to the next highest
ranking respondent. - ANSWER ✓ True
What is a Request for applications used to procure? - ANSWER ✓ Grant
Applications
Which of the following is a disadvantage to using the Request for Proposal
procurement method?
a. vendor is selected before price is negotiated
b. lead time is much greater
c. negotiations are not allowed
(CTCD) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||ALREADY
GRADED A+||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER ✓ c. RFP
True or False: The Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement method does not
allow for negotiations. - ANSWER ✓ False
Which procurement method allows respondents more opportunity to provide
innovative ideas?
a. RFQ
b. RFA
c. RFO
d. RFP - ANSWER ✓ d. RFP
True or False: When procuring professional services with a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ), if price is not reasonable, you should go to the next highest
ranking respondent. - ANSWER ✓ True
What is a Request for applications used to procure? - ANSWER ✓ Grant
Applications
Which of the following is a disadvantage to using the Request for Proposal
procurement method?
a. vendor is selected before price is negotiated
b. lead time is much greater
c. negotiations are not allowed
