Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) Exam 2025/
2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM / JUST
RELEASED!!
What is the threshold minimum for state agencies to post
major consulting services contracts on the Texas
Register? a. $15k
b. $25k
c. more than $14,000
d. $50k and over - ANSWER-a. $15k for state agency; $25k for
higher education (p. 39) Acquisition of consulting services is
delegated to agencies by statute and do not require a
delegation of authority from SPD
If an agency wants to give a Pre-Award Notification/Publication
Requirements for a Major Consulting Services Contract,
besides notifying the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) and the
Governor's Budget and Planning Office, the agency must file a
notice with the Secretary of State for publication where? -
ANSWER-The Texas Register for 30 days (p. 40)
,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 - 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 - 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 - 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
2026 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM / JUST
RELEASED!!
What is the threshold minimum for state agencies to post
major consulting services contracts on the Texas
Register? a. $15k
b. $25k
c. more than $14,000
d. $50k and over - ANSWER-a. $15k for state agency; $25k for
higher education (p. 39) Acquisition of consulting services is
delegated to agencies by statute and do not require a
delegation of authority from SPD
If an agency wants to give a Pre-Award Notification/Publication
Requirements for a Major Consulting Services Contract,
besides notifying the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) and the
Governor's Budget and Planning Office, the agency must file a
notice with the Secretary of State for publication where? -
ANSWER-The Texas Register for 30 days (p. 40)
,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 - 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 - 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 - 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
