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CTCD Certification Exam Practice LATEST VERSION
ALL 300 RANDOMIZED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
The certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) exam is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts to certify professionals who perform contract development functions for state and local
government entities in Texas. This certification was formerly known as CTPM (Certified Texas
Procurement Manager)
1. What is the minimum passing score required for the CTCD certification exam?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
To receive CTCD certification, candidates must achieve at least an 80% passing score on the exam.
Candidates may retake the exam up to two times after the first failure for a total of three chances.
Answer: C
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2. Who administers the CTCD certification program in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
B) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA)
C) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
D) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), through the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD),
manages CTCD training and certification.
Answer: B
3. The CTCD certification was formerly known as:
A) Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM)
B) Certified Texas Purchasing Agent (CTPA)
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C) Certified Texas Contract Officer (CTCO)
D) Texas Certified Procurement Specialist (TCPS)
CTCD was formerly known as Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM). The name was updated to
Certified Texas Contract Developer to better reflect the role and responsibilities.
Answer: A
4. How many state and local government procurement professionals hold CTCD or related designations?
A) Approximately 1,000
B) Approximately 2,500
C) More than 5,000
D) More than 10,000
More than 5,000 state and local government procurement professionals actively hold one or more of the
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) designations.
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Answer: C
5. What is the primary purpose of the CTCD certification?
A) To certify real estate agents
B) To certify professionals who perform contract development functions for state and local government
entities
C) To certify healthcare workers
D) To certify public school teachers
Contractors retained to perform contract development functions must complete the CTCD course and
obtain CTCD certification.
Answer: B
6. Which Texas agency provides purchasing support and procurement oversight?
CTCD Certification Exam Practice LATEST VERSION
ALL 300 RANDOMIZED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
The certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) exam is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts to certify professionals who perform contract development functions for state and local
government entities in Texas. This certification was formerly known as CTPM (Certified Texas
Procurement Manager)
1. What is the minimum passing score required for the CTCD certification exam?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
To receive CTCD certification, candidates must achieve at least an 80% passing score on the exam.
Candidates may retake the exam up to two times after the first failure for a total of three chances.
Answer: C
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2. Who administers the CTCD certification program in Texas?
A) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
B) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA)
C) Texas Education Agency (TEA)
D) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), through the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD),
manages CTCD training and certification.
Answer: B
3. The CTCD certification was formerly known as:
A) Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM)
B) Certified Texas Purchasing Agent (CTPA)
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C) Certified Texas Contract Officer (CTCO)
D) Texas Certified Procurement Specialist (TCPS)
CTCD was formerly known as Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM). The name was updated to
Certified Texas Contract Developer to better reflect the role and responsibilities.
Answer: A
4. How many state and local government procurement professionals hold CTCD or related designations?
A) Approximately 1,000
B) Approximately 2,500
C) More than 5,000
D) More than 10,000
More than 5,000 state and local government procurement professionals actively hold one or more of the
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) designations.
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Answer: C
5. What is the primary purpose of the CTCD certification?
A) To certify real estate agents
B) To certify professionals who perform contract development functions for state and local government
entities
C) To certify healthcare workers
D) To certify public school teachers
Contractors retained to perform contract development functions must complete the CTCD course and
obtain CTCD certification.
Answer: B
6. Which Texas agency provides purchasing support and procurement oversight?
