CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT MANAGER EXAM GUIDE/ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/GRADE A+ ASSURED/LATEST VERSION
Question 1
Which division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts serves as the central authority for
state agencies for procurement guidance, education, and statewide contract development?
A) Contract Advisory Team (CAT)
B) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
C) Office of Vehicle Fleet Management (OVFM)
D) State Travel Management Program (STMP)
Correct Answer: B) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
Rationale: The SPD is the central authority tasked with assisting statewide government
customers with all stages of the procurement cycle, including guidance, training, and contract
services.
Question 2
Which SPD team reviews solicitations and issues a letter of delegation of purchasing authority
for anticipated contract values of $100,000 or greater?
A) Policy and Outreach
B) Statewide Contract Development
C) Contract Advisory Team-Review and Delegation (CAT-RAD) Program
D) Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program
Correct Answer: C) Contract Advisory Team-Review and Delegation (CAT-RAD) Program
, Rationale: The CAT-RAD Program is specifically responsible for reviewing agency solicitations
at this value threshold and delegating purchasing authority back to the agency.
Question 3
Is a vendor required to be on the Centralized Master Bidder's List (CMBL) to do business with
the State of Texas?
A) Yes, it is mandatory for all contracts.
B) No, it is a master database for procurement professionals, but not a mandatory requirement
for vendors.
C) Yes, but only for contracts over $1 million.
D) No, but they must be registered on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD).
Correct Answer: B) No, it is a master database for procurement professionals, but not a
mandatory requirement for vendors.
Rationale: While the CMBL is a primary tool used by agencies to find vendors, it is not a legal
requirement for a vendor to be on the list to be awarded a state contract.
Question 4
What is the purpose of the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program?
A) To ensure that all state contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder.
B) To provide opportunities to disadvantaged groups in an effort to remedy disparity in state
procurement contracting.
C) To manage the state's vehicle fleet.
D) To review and delegate purchasing authority for contracts over $100,000.
Correct Answer: B) To provide opportunities to disadvantaged groups in an effort to remedy
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/GRADE A+ ASSURED/LATEST VERSION
Question 1
Which division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts serves as the central authority for
state agencies for procurement guidance, education, and statewide contract development?
A) Contract Advisory Team (CAT)
B) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
C) Office of Vehicle Fleet Management (OVFM)
D) State Travel Management Program (STMP)
Correct Answer: B) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
Rationale: The SPD is the central authority tasked with assisting statewide government
customers with all stages of the procurement cycle, including guidance, training, and contract
services.
Question 2
Which SPD team reviews solicitations and issues a letter of delegation of purchasing authority
for anticipated contract values of $100,000 or greater?
A) Policy and Outreach
B) Statewide Contract Development
C) Contract Advisory Team-Review and Delegation (CAT-RAD) Program
D) Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program
Correct Answer: C) Contract Advisory Team-Review and Delegation (CAT-RAD) Program
, Rationale: The CAT-RAD Program is specifically responsible for reviewing agency solicitations
at this value threshold and delegating purchasing authority back to the agency.
Question 3
Is a vendor required to be on the Centralized Master Bidder's List (CMBL) to do business with
the State of Texas?
A) Yes, it is mandatory for all contracts.
B) No, it is a master database for procurement professionals, but not a mandatory requirement
for vendors.
C) Yes, but only for contracts over $1 million.
D) No, but they must be registered on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD).
Correct Answer: B) No, it is a master database for procurement professionals, but not a
mandatory requirement for vendors.
Rationale: While the CMBL is a primary tool used by agencies to find vendors, it is not a legal
requirement for a vendor to be on the list to be awarded a state contract.
Question 4
What is the purpose of the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program?
A) To ensure that all state contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder.
B) To provide opportunities to disadvantaged groups in an effort to remedy disparity in state
procurement contracting.
C) To manage the state's vehicle fleet.
D) To review and delegate purchasing authority for contracts over $100,000.
Correct Answer: B) To provide opportunities to disadvantaged groups in an effort to remedy
