Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 464

Which of the following documents is described in the statement below?
"It is a type of procurement document used to request proposals from prospective sellers of products or services."

Answer options

• A. Request for quote
• B. Request for information
• C. Request for bid
• D. Request for proposal

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Request for proposal, as it specifically refers to a document used to request detailed proposals from vendors. The other options, while related to procurement, serve different purposes: A is about price quotes, B is for gathering general information, and C is typically focused on competitive bidding rather than detailed proposals.