CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT DEVELOPER (CTCD) (2026) COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) WITH RATIONALE ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!!
1. Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
• central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement guidance,
education, statewide contract development services and delegation of purchasing
authority
• conducts policy research, provides training and certification for procurement
professionals, and provides the division's customer service support through the
outreach team
• develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and
local governments
• assists state agencies with day-to-day contract management, contract administration,
reporting requirements, and vendor performance issues
Correct Answer: central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement
guidance, education, statewide contract development services and delegation of
purchasing authority
2. Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach
• central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement guidance,
education, statewide contract development services and delegation of purchasing
authority
• conducts policy research, provides training and certification for procurement
professionals, and provides the division's customer service support through the
outreach team
• develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and
local governments
• assists state agencies with day-to-day contract management, contract administration,
reporting requirements, and vendor performance issues
Correct Answer: conducts policy research, provides training and certification for
procurement professionals, and provides the division's customer service support
through the outreach team
3. Statewide Contract Development Team
, • central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement guidance,
education, statewide contract development services and delegation of purchasing
authority
• conducts policy research, provides training and certification for procurement
professionals, and provides the division's customer service support through the
outreach team
• develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and
local governments
• assists state agencies with day-to-day contract management, contract administration,
reporting requirements, and vendor performance issues
Correct Answer: develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher
education, and local governments
4. Which of the following is NOT a Conflict of Interest - Substantial?
• related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by affinity
• owns more than 10% of the voting interest
• serves on the board of directors
• has a controlling interest in a company
Correct Answer: related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by affinity; this is
Conflict of Interest - Financial Interest
5. A vendor that meets the best value criteria and fully complies with all contract material and
terms with complete or substantial customer satisfaction is given what grade?
• A
• B
• C
• D
Correct Answer: A (p. 107)
6. If the purchasing agency wants to purchase 10 chairs, but then decides to purchase only 1,
what is the non-complex procurement for making the proposed changes?
• Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN). (p. 57) In TxSmartBuy
• Contract Amendment
, • Request for Modification
• Change Order Request
Correct Answer: Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN). (p. 57) In TxSmartBuy
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of a Sole Source Proprietary purchase?
• back issue of a magazine available from only the publisher
• name brand specific office supplies such as Swingline stapler
• educational conference available from only the conference sponsor
• patented items or copyrighted materials, which are only available from the patent or
copyright holder
Correct Answer: name brand specific office supplies such as Swingline stapler (p.20)
8. Which procurement method allows respondents more opportunity to provide innovative
ideas?
• RFQ
• RFA
• RFO
• RFP
Correct Answer: RFP
9. True or False: State Agency's are allowed to negotiate IFBs?
• True
• False
Correct Answer: False: negotiations are not permitted by the competitive bidding
procurement method, however, if there is only one qualified bidder then the contract
developer may negotiate with the sole bidder, including price, provided that
negotiations do not result in a material change of the specifications. (p. 30)
10. True or False: A contract with a value of more than 2 million dollars is subject to the State
Auditor's Office Nepotism Disclosure Statement.
• True
• False
Correct Answer: True: because procurements with an expected value of $1 million or
more are subject to the form. (p. 73-74)
VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) WITH RATIONALE ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!!
1. Statewide Procurement Division (SPD)
• central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement guidance,
education, statewide contract development services and delegation of purchasing
authority
• conducts policy research, provides training and certification for procurement
professionals, and provides the division's customer service support through the
outreach team
• develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and
local governments
• assists state agencies with day-to-day contract management, contract administration,
reporting requirements, and vendor performance issues
Correct Answer: central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement
guidance, education, statewide contract development services and delegation of
purchasing authority
2. Statewide Procurement Policy and Outreach
• central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement guidance,
education, statewide contract development services and delegation of purchasing
authority
• conducts policy research, provides training and certification for procurement
professionals, and provides the division's customer service support through the
outreach team
• develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and
local governments
• assists state agencies with day-to-day contract management, contract administration,
reporting requirements, and vendor performance issues
Correct Answer: conducts policy research, provides training and certification for
procurement professionals, and provides the division's customer service support
through the outreach team
3. Statewide Contract Development Team
, • central authority for state agencies in procurement for procurement guidance,
education, statewide contract development services and delegation of purchasing
authority
• conducts policy research, provides training and certification for procurement
professionals, and provides the division's customer service support through the
outreach team
• develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and
local governments
• assists state agencies with day-to-day contract management, contract administration,
reporting requirements, and vendor performance issues
Correct Answer: develops statewide contracts for state agencies, institutions of higher
education, and local governments
4. Which of the following is NOT a Conflict of Interest - Substantial?
• related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by affinity
• owns more than 10% of the voting interest
• serves on the board of directors
• has a controlling interest in a company
Correct Answer: related to a vendor employee within the 2nd degree by affinity; this is
Conflict of Interest - Financial Interest
5. A vendor that meets the best value criteria and fully complies with all contract material and
terms with complete or substantial customer satisfaction is given what grade?
• A
• B
• C
• D
Correct Answer: A (p. 107)
6. If the purchasing agency wants to purchase 10 chairs, but then decides to purchase only 1,
what is the non-complex procurement for making the proposed changes?
• Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN). (p. 57) In TxSmartBuy
• Contract Amendment
, • Request for Modification
• Change Order Request
Correct Answer: Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN). (p. 57) In TxSmartBuy
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of a Sole Source Proprietary purchase?
• back issue of a magazine available from only the publisher
• name brand specific office supplies such as Swingline stapler
• educational conference available from only the conference sponsor
• patented items or copyrighted materials, which are only available from the patent or
copyright holder
Correct Answer: name brand specific office supplies such as Swingline stapler (p.20)
8. Which procurement method allows respondents more opportunity to provide innovative
ideas?
• RFQ
• RFA
• RFO
• RFP
Correct Answer: RFP
9. True or False: State Agency's are allowed to negotiate IFBs?
• True
• False
Correct Answer: False: negotiations are not permitted by the competitive bidding
procurement method, however, if there is only one qualified bidder then the contract
developer may negotiate with the sole bidder, including price, provided that
negotiations do not result in a material change of the specifications. (p. 30)
10. True or False: A contract with a value of more than 2 million dollars is subject to the State
Auditor's Office Nepotism Disclosure Statement.
• True
• False
Correct Answer: True: because procurements with an expected value of $1 million or
more are subject to the form. (p. 73-74)
