RFP Guidelines Comprehension Quiz

What is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

• A company’s job application

• A document asking for solutions to a problem

• A detailed plan explaining how a company will complete a project

• A report analyzing the results of a completed project

Answer explanation

The correct answer is A document asking for solutions to a problem because an RFP is created by an organization to request solutions for a specific need or problem. It outlines requirements and invites companies to submit proposals.

In this project, what is your role?

• The client writing the RFP

• The project manager evaluating proposals

• The company responding to the RFP

• The organization funding the project

Answer explanation

The correct answer is The company responding to the RFP because in this assignment you are acting as a company that responds to an RFP by proposing a solution.

Other options describes the organization that creates the RFP (the client) and the roles involved in the process, but not your role in this assignment.

How much does the written proposal contribute to the students' total course grade?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What are the minimum research requirements?

• 5 sources in any style
  

• 8 sources, 4 academic and 1-2 industry-related, all IEEE

• 10 sources, 5 academic

• No sources required

How are grades assigned for the written proposal in group work?

• Each group member receives an individual grade
  

• Everyone gets the same grade unless contributions significantly differ

• The team leader assigns individual grades

• The instructor assigns different grades based on participation

How do the anonymous peer evaluations, which all students are required to complete at the end of the RFP project, affect grades?

• They do not affect grades; everyone gets the same score

• They help determine each member's contributions, which likely impact individual grades

• Only the instructor decides individual grades

• Peer evaluations are optional

What is the required group size?

• 2–3

• 3–5

• 5–7

• Any size

How is individual contribution tracked?

• Not tracked

• Teacher guess

• Turnitin drafting history + final peer evaluation

• Attendance

What is the group leader responsible for?

• Compiling and submitting the final proposal

• Grading the group

• Writing everything

• Choosing topics alone

What is the required word count for this assignment?

• 1500–2000 words

• 2000–2500 words

• 2500–2800 words

• 3000–3500 words

Answer explanation

Your proposal must be between 2500–2800 words and written directly in Turnitin by all group members.