To estimate costs for large network purchases, organizations often:
A)purchase all network purchases 'off the shelf'
B)obtain 'book value' information for the existing network from the accounting department
C)ask other users what they paid for their network bought in the past
D)multiply old network costs by a factor of 3
E)issue an RFP to vendors

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The best choice to estimate costs for large network purchases is to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to vendors. This allows organizations to receive bids and proposals from different vendors, compare the costs, features, and benefits of each proposal, and choose the one that best suits their needs and budget. The other options presented may not provide accurate or comprehensive information to make an informed decision about network costs.

To Estimate Costs for Large Network Purchases, Organizations Often