CONTRACT DEVELOPER
(CTCD) EXAM
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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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
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b. IFB
c. RFO
d. RFQ - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-c. RFP
True or False: The Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement method
does not allow for negotiations. - ANSWERS-False
Which procurement method allows respondents more opportunity to
provide innovative ideas?
a. RFQ
b. RFA
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c. RFO
d. RFP - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-True
What is a Request for applications used to procure? - ANSWERS-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
d. does not encourage innovative solutions - ANSWERS-b. lead time is
much greater
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