PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is reviewing the procurement process. Which document is used to invite vendors to submit a proposal for a project?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is used to solicit proposals from vendors.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Request for Information (RFI)
Why it's wrong here
A request for information gathers market capability data before requirements are fixed, and creates no expectation of contract award. It suits early market research; inviting vendors to submit formal proposals against defined project requirements requires a request for proposal.
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Statement of Work (SOW)
Why it's wrong here
A statement of work defines deliverables, scope and acceptance criteria once a vendor is selected, so it cannot solicit competing proposals. It becomes the contractual baseline after award; the request for proposal is the document issued beforehand to invite vendor submissions.
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
Why this is correct
An RFP formally solicits vendor proposals by stating requirements, evaluation criteria and submission terms, letting the buyer compare competing bids. It fits the stem's procurement step of inviting proposals, unlike an RFI, which only gathers capability information before requirements are fixed.
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Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Why it's wrong here
A request for quotation solicits pricing for clearly specified, commodity purchases, not proposals describing how a solution will be delivered. It suits low-complexity procurement with defined specifications; inviting vendors to propose approaches for project work requires a request for proposal.
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