单选题A customer is asking for System x server quote. The customer provided IBM with a complete specification except for the backup device. What should a sales specialist do to position a total solution for the customer？（）ADo not quote any additional services.BAdd a tape device as an option to the quote. CAsk for a special bid to lower the total price.DJust quote exactly to the customer’s specification.
单选题
A customer is asking for System x server quote. The customer provided IBM with a complete specification except for the backup device. What should a sales specialist do to position a total solution for the customer？（）
A
Do not quote any additional services.
B
Add a tape device as an option to the quote.
C
Ask for a special bid to lower the total price.
D
Just quote exactly to the customer’s specification.
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