Scenario 5-5 Phil Was Preparing to Host a Graduation Party for His

Scenario 5-5
Phil was preparing to host a graduation party for his friends and relatives when he suddenly realized that he did not have a blender to mix certain beverages that he knew his guests would like. Having never purchased a blender before, Phil felt that he needed to shop carefully and enlist in the help of friends for advice. After visiting several stores and examining numerous models, Phil settled on a Kitchen-Aid model that cost nearly $100.00.
-(Scenario 5-5) Phil told a friend that, "I don't know much about buying blenders; do you?" This is a pretty clear indication that he must:

A) engage in external search for information.
B) have poor brand attitudes about all brands in the market.
C) have few beliefs about blenders.
D) not have defined his evaluative criteria.