DDQ Questions

What are DDQ questions?

DDQ questions are the questions in a Due Diligence Questionnaire that a buyer, investor, or partner asks to verify a company's financial, legal, operational, security, and compliance position. They are specific and evidence-seeking, because the answers inform a high-stakes decision such as an acquisition, an investment, or vendor onboarding.

Example DDQ questions by category

Financial

• Provide audited financial statements for the last three years.
• What is your revenue, recurring revenue, and growth rate?
• What is your current cash position and runway?

Legal and compliance

• List any current or pending litigation.
• Which regulations apply, and how do you comply?
• Have you had any regulatory findings in the last three years?

Security

• Do you hold SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification?
• How is customer data encrypted at rest and in transit?
• Describe your incident response process and breach history.

Operational

• Describe your key processes and any single points of dependency.
• What is your business continuity and disaster recovery plan?
• Who are your critical subprocessors or suppliers?

For a fuller sample, see our DDQ guide.

How to answer DDQ questions

Answer each question precisely with the exact figure or status, attach supporting evidence, and keep every answer current. A vague or outdated answer to a DDQ question carries real risk, because the requester verifies answers against documents. Where a question does not apply, say so and explain why, rather than leaving it blank.

How many questions are in a DDQ?

The count rises with deal size and sector, and regulated industries tend toward the higher end.

Every DDQ question, answered from one source

DDQ questions repeat across deals, but their answers live in different systems. Inventive AI drafts each answer from your connected knowledge with a citation and confidence score, and flags anything outdated, so every question is answered accurately from one source.