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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Dropdown
When did you last evaluate a new vendor for a similar solution?
Within the last 3 months
3–6 months ago
7–12 months ago
More than 12 months ago
I haven't evaluated a new vendor
Q2
Multiple Choice
What typically initiates a new vendor evaluation? Select all that apply.
New business need or initiative
Renewal or competitive benchmark
Cost reduction mandate
Risk/compliance change
Executive directive
Integration or consolidation requirement
Current vendor performance issues
Other (please specify)
Q3
Dropdown
At approximately what spend level does a formal procurement process begin? (USD or local equivalent)
No threshold — always formal
Under $25,000
$25,000–$100,000
$100,001–$250,000
$250,001–$1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
Varies by category
Q4
Numeric
How many distinct stakeholders typically participate from initial discovery through signature?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q5
Multiple Choice
Which teams are commonly involved? Select all that apply.
Business owner/requestor
Procurement
IT/Architecture
Information Security
Legal
Finance
Data Privacy/Compliance
Risk Management
Executive sponsor
Data/Analytics
Other (please specify)
Q6
Matrix
For a typical purchase, how often are the following steps required?
Rows
Always required
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Vendor registration/onboarding
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RFI/RFP process
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Security questionnaire (e.g., SIG, CAIQ)
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Legal/contract review
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Privacy/DPA review
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Accessibility/VPAT review
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Customer reference checks
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Pilot or proof of concept
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Q7
Multiple Choice
In the last 12 months, which issues have blocked or significantly delayed a deal? Select all that apply.
Unfavorable liability or indemnity terms
Data residency or transfer restrictions
Subprocessor limitations
Audit or assessment rights
Termination for convenience
SLA/uptime penalties
Insurance requirements
Intellectual property ownership
Auto-renewal or pricing terms
Export control restrictions
Accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG/VPAT)
Other (please specify)
Q8
Ranking
Rank these clauses by how hard they are to finalize (top = most contentious).
Drag to order (top = most important)
Indemnification
Limitation of liability
Data processing/DPA terms
Security exhibits/appendices
Service levels and credits
Insurance requirements
Q9
Numeric
About how many calendar days does legal review typically add to the buying cycle?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q10
Multiple Choice
Which security or privacy frameworks/certifications do you look for? Select all that apply.
SOC 2 Type II
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27701
HIPAA
PCI DSS
FedRAMP (where applicable)
CSA STAR
GDPR compliance documentation
Other (please specify)
Q11
Constant Sum
Allocate 100 points across the trust assets that most influence your approval.
Total must equal 100
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q12
Opinion Scale
How required are named customer references during evaluation?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not requiredMid: HelpfulMax: Mandatory
Q13
Multiple Choice
What pilot approach do you typically require, if any?
None; we can decide without a pilot
Self-serve free trial
Vendor-guided free trial
Paid pilot
Limited-scope paid project
Q14
Multiple Choice
Which conditions are immediate deal-breakers for you? Select all that apply.
No third-party security certification
Refusal to sign a DPA or equivalent
Data stored in disallowed region
No audit or assessment rights
Uncapped or imbalanced liability
Non-negotiable standard terms
No named customer references
Unclear or unpredictable pricing
Vendor financial instability
Accessibility non-compliance (e.g., WCAG/VPAT)
Other (please specify)
Q15
Rating
Overall, how risk-tolerant is your organization when adopting new vendors?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very risk-averseMax: Very risk-tolerant
Q16
Dropdown
Which industry best describes your organization?
Technology
Financial services
Healthcare
Government/public sector
Education
Manufacturing
Retail/consumer
Media/telecom
Energy/utilities
Nonprofit
Q17
Dropdown
Approximately how many employees does your organization have?
Fewer than 500
500–999
1,000–4,999
5,000–9,999
10,000–49,999
50,000 or more
Q18
Dropdown
Where are you primarily based?
North America
Latin America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Q19
Dropdown
What is your typical annual purchasing authority (USD or equivalent)?
Under $25,000
$25,000–$100,000
$100,001–$250,000
$250,001–$1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
Not applicable
Q20
Dropdown
How many years have you been involved in enterprise vendor evaluations?
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
4–7 years
8–12 years
More than 12 years
Q21
Chat Message
Welcome! This short survey asks about your recent enterprise buying experiences. Please answer based on your typical process. Your responses are confidential and reported in aggregate.
Q22
Long Text
Briefly describe the one or two hurdles that most often slow your approvals, and any suggestions to streamline them.
Max 600 chars
Q23
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your procurement approach
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q24
Chat Message
Thank you for participating! Your input helps us understand and improve enterprise buying experiences.
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