CERTIFIED TEXAS
CONTRACT DEVELOPER
CTCD PRACTICE TEST
Question 1: Which activity is part of contract development rather than post-award contract management?
Choices:
1) Monitoring monthly contractor performance 2) Developing evaluation criteria for a solicitation 3) Approving invoices after acceptance 4) Enforcing remedies for late deliverables
Correct Answer: Developing evaluation criteria for a solicitation
Explanation: Contract development covers pre-execution work such as developing evaluation criteria, solicitations, negotiations, and award documents; monitoring and invoice administration occur after execution.Page 1
Question 2: Before choosing a procurement method, what should an agency �rst document?
Choices:
1) The business need 2) The winning vendor 3) The �nal invoice schedule 4) The protest decision
Correct Answer: The business need
Explanation: Procurement planning begins with a needs assessment so the agency
understands what outcome, goods, or services are actually required.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of an acquisition plan?
Choices:
1) To replace the executed contract 2) To organize strategy, schedule, roles, approvals, and major procurement decisions 3) To waive competition 4) To serve as an invoice Correct Answer: To organize strategy, schedule, roles, approvals, and major procurement decisions Explanation: An acquisition plan coordinates the procurement approach, milestones, responsibilities, risks, and approvals before solicitation and award.Page 2
Question 4: Why is total potential contract value calculated during planning?
Choices:
1) To determine applicable procurement thresholds and requirements 2) To guarantee a single response 3) To avoid amendments 4) To eliminate the cost estimate
Correct Answer: To determine applicable procurement thresholds and requirements
Explanation: Total potential value can a�ect competition, posting, delegation, review, and approval requirements.
Question 5: An agency expects an initial term of $480,000 and two optional
renewals of $160,000 each. What total potential value should be considered?
Choices:
1) $480,000
2) $640,000
3) $800,000
4) $960,000
Correct Answer: $800,000
Explanation: The total potential value is $480,000 + $160,000 + $160,000 = $800,000.Page 3