What describes the vendor acquisition process?

• A. Installing the software on all devices.
• B. Signing a cookie agreement.
• C. Selecting and purchasing products or services from external providers.
• D. Drafting a personal data deletion protocol.

Answer: (C)

Vendor acquisition is about identifying needs and obtaining resources from outside providers. It covers selecting a supplier and completing a purchase for the goods or services the library or school needs—think books, databases, licensing, or vendor services. This is exactly what the option describes: choosing external providers and buying their products or services.

The other activities aren’t about acquiring from outside providers. Installing software on devices is about deployment and implementation after a purchase. Signing a cookie agreement relates to user privacy consent when visiting a site. Drafting a personal data deletion protocol deals with data privacy and retention, not how the organization procures resources.