CTCD EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026
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COMPLETE 1000 REAL EXAM AND REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+| CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT
DEVELOPER (CTCD) FINAL EXAM PREP (MOST
RECENT!!)
Q1. Which state agency employee must complete the
division's Basic Texas Purchasing Course?
A. Any state employee regardless of job duties
B. Any state employee who supervises procurement staff
C. A state agency employee whose job title is "purchaser,"
performs purchasing functions as 15% or more of their duties, or
makes a purchase in excess of $5,000
D. Only employees who have been with the agency for more
than one year
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A state agency employee must complete the division's
Texas purchasing course to engage in purchasing functions on
behalf of a state agency if the employee's job title is
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,"purchaser," performs purchasing functions as 15% or more of
their job duties, or makes a purchase in excess of $5,000.
Q2. What is the primary distinction between "Purchasing" and
"Contract Development" as defined by Texas procurement
rules?
A. Purchasing only applies to IT contracts; Contract Development
applies to all contracts
B. Purchasing involves receipt of requisitions and issuance of POs
against existing contracts; Contract Development involves actions
prior to contract execution including specifications, evaluation
criteria, and solicitation
C. Purchasing requires CTCD certification; Contract Development
does not
D. There is no distinction between the two functions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purchasing is defined as the receipt and processing of
requisitions, issuance of POs against existing contracts, and
verification of merchandise receipt or services. Contract
Development refers to actions taken prior to contract execution
including specifications, scope of work, evaluation criteria,
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,solicitation documents, bid tabulation, proposal evaluation,
negotiation, and contract award documents.
Q3. For which of the following activities must a state
employee hold CTCD certification?
A. Processing invoices for payment
B. Conducting audit functions of completed contracts
C. Developing, evaluating, negotiating, or awarding a contract
posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or Texas Register
D. Managing warehouse inventory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A state agency employee must be certified as a
Certified Texas Contract Developer to engage in contract
development functions on behalf of a state agency if the
employee develops, evaluates, negotiates, or awards a contract
posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or in the Texas
Register on behalf of a state agency.
Q4. According to the Texas Comptroller's definition, "Contract
Management" refers to actions taken:
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, A. Prior to contract execution only
B. Following contract execution, including risk assessment,
verification of contractor performance, and enforcement of
contract terms
C. During the solicitation drafting phase
D. Exclusively during the bid evaluation period
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contract Management applies to actions taken
following contract execution, including the assessment of risk,
verification of contractor performance, and enforcement of
contract terms. This is distinct from Contract Development (pre-
execution) and Purchasing.
Q5. A state agency employee whose job title is "Contract
Manager" and who performs contract management functions
as 50% or more of their duties must hold which certification?
A. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
B. Basic Texas Purchasing Course
C. Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
D. No certification is required
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PACKAGE DEAL| DIFFERENT VERSIONS WITH
COMPLETE 1000 REAL EXAM AND REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+| CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT
DEVELOPER (CTCD) FINAL EXAM PREP (MOST
RECENT!!)
Q1. Which state agency employee must complete the
division's Basic Texas Purchasing Course?
A. Any state employee regardless of job duties
B. Any state employee who supervises procurement staff
C. A state agency employee whose job title is "purchaser,"
performs purchasing functions as 15% or more of their duties, or
makes a purchase in excess of $5,000
D. Only employees who have been with the agency for more
than one year
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A state agency employee must complete the division's
Texas purchasing course to engage in purchasing functions on
behalf of a state agency if the employee's job title is
1
,"purchaser," performs purchasing functions as 15% or more of
their job duties, or makes a purchase in excess of $5,000.
Q2. What is the primary distinction between "Purchasing" and
"Contract Development" as defined by Texas procurement
rules?
A. Purchasing only applies to IT contracts; Contract Development
applies to all contracts
B. Purchasing involves receipt of requisitions and issuance of POs
against existing contracts; Contract Development involves actions
prior to contract execution including specifications, evaluation
criteria, and solicitation
C. Purchasing requires CTCD certification; Contract Development
does not
D. There is no distinction between the two functions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purchasing is defined as the receipt and processing of
requisitions, issuance of POs against existing contracts, and
verification of merchandise receipt or services. Contract
Development refers to actions taken prior to contract execution
including specifications, scope of work, evaluation criteria,
2
,solicitation documents, bid tabulation, proposal evaluation,
negotiation, and contract award documents.
Q3. For which of the following activities must a state
employee hold CTCD certification?
A. Processing invoices for payment
B. Conducting audit functions of completed contracts
C. Developing, evaluating, negotiating, or awarding a contract
posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or Texas Register
D. Managing warehouse inventory
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A state agency employee must be certified as a
Certified Texas Contract Developer to engage in contract
development functions on behalf of a state agency if the
employee develops, evaluates, negotiates, or awards a contract
posted to the Electronic State Business Daily or in the Texas
Register on behalf of a state agency.
Q4. According to the Texas Comptroller's definition, "Contract
Management" refers to actions taken:
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, A. Prior to contract execution only
B. Following contract execution, including risk assessment,
verification of contractor performance, and enforcement of
contract terms
C. During the solicitation drafting phase
D. Exclusively during the bid evaluation period
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contract Management applies to actions taken
following contract execution, including the assessment of risk,
verification of contractor performance, and enforcement of
contract terms. This is distinct from Contract Development (pre-
execution) and Purchasing.
Q5. A state agency employee whose job title is "Contract
Manager" and who performs contract management functions
as 50% or more of their duties must hold which certification?
A. Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
B. Basic Texas Purchasing Course
C. Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
D. No certification is required
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