ITPEC IP April 2020 Question 55

Source exam: ITPEC IP April 2020Topic: Project Management

ITPEC IP April 2020 — Question 55 of 100

Evaluation standards should be prepared before selecting the supplier of a product or service. Predetermined criteria and weights allow proposals to be compared consistently on factors such as functionality, quality, cost, schedule, capability, and risk.

Answer (c)

Why not others:
- a communication plan defines how project information will be exchanged

- test cases verify a delivered product

- a project charter formally authorizes a project

- none provides the direct basis for fair vendor selection

Key rule: Establish objective procurement evaluation criteria before reviewing bids to ensure transparent and consistent selection.

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