. The request for quotation differs from the purchase order in that the:

A. Request for quotation is merely a request for information, while the purchase order is the actual form used to order merchandise

B. Request for quotation is asking for list or market price, while the purchase order is requesting the actual purchase price of merchandise

C. Purchase orders specify actual delivery dates, while the request for quotations allows more flexibility on delivery items

D. Purchase order must be prepared by a purchasing clerk, while the request for quotations must be handled by an account clerk