DDQ
DDQ is a Due Diligence Questionnaire, a set of questions used to evaluate a vendor, partner, or counterparty's practices and risks before or during a relationship.
Why it matters
DDQs gather the information a buyer needs to assess risk, and answering them consistently affects how quickly a deal can proceed.
Where it appears in the workflow
Sent during procurement and onboarding to assess a prospective vendor's security and operational posture.
Common mistakes
- Treating ddq as a universal term with no workflow context.