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Question #251

A project team member is confused about why a small change requires the team to look at the different enterprise-level business objectives when a desired state can be achieved easily without this analysis.

What can the business analyst (6A) do to help the team member understand?

A . Impact analysis helps gain critical thinking to achieve the desired solution.
B . Detailed assessments might result in future success of other projects
C . Proper analysis from difference aspects in required to select the best solution.
D . When funding is available for extra analysis the project team need to use it.

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Question #252

You need to identify assumptions as part of the assessment of capability gaps.

Which of the following is an example of an assumption?

A . The project manager believes that her project team members can program in COBOL.
B . The software must be compatible with the current operating system.
C . The risk in the project must be quantified.
D . All vendors must have security clearance.

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Question #253

Which of the following is the prime purpose of the Manage Stakeholders Expectations process?

A . Identify stakeholders
B . Close project
C . Resolve issues
D . Updating risk registers

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Question #254

A business analyst (BA) is preparing an analysis approach to replace a 12-year-old air traffic control system. The BA aims to define the solution definition before implementation, capture the information in standardized templates, and ensure that all activities are identified first and then divided into tasks.

Which approach provides the appropriate level of formality for this project?

A . Predictive
B . Reactive
C . Proactive
D . Adaptive

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Correct Answer: A
A

Explanation:

The predictive approach provides the appropriate level of formality for this project. The predictive approach is a method of planning and managing projects that follows a predefined and sequential process. The predictive approach aims to define the scope, requirements, and deliverables of the project upfront and minimize changes during the implementation. The predictive approach is suitable for projects that have a clear and stable vision, well-understood requirements, and low uncertainty or risk.

The other options are incorrect because:

Option B is incorrect because the reactive approach does not provide the appropriate level of formality for this project. The reactive approach is a method of planning and managing projects that responds to changes and issues as they arise. The reactive approach does not follow a predefined or sequential process, but adapts to the changing needs and expectations of the stakeholders. The reactive approach is suitable for projects that have a vague or evolving vision, unclear or changing requirements, and high uncertainty or risk.

Option C is incorrect because the proactive approach does not provide the appropriate level of formality for this project. The proactive approach is a method of planning and managing projects that anticipates and prevents potential problems or opportunities before they occur. The proactive approach involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks, as well as enhancing benefits and value. The proactive approach is suitable for projects that have a complex or dynamic environment, multiple or conflicting stakeholder interests, and significant impacts or dependencies.

Option D is incorrect because the adaptive approach does not provide the appropriate level of formality for this project. The adaptive approach is a method of planning and managing projects that delivers the solution in increments or iterations. The adaptive approach involves frequent feedback, collaboration, and testing to ensure that the solution meets the stakeholder needs and expectations. The adaptive approach is suitable for projects that have an emergent or innovative vision, flexible or variable requirements, and moderate uncertainty or risk.

Reference: BABOK Guide v3, section 3.2: Plan Business Analysis Approach CCBA Exam Questions, question 21

Question #255

You are documenting the requirements attribute for your requirements management plan.

Which attribute would you use if you want to identify the person who created the requirements?

A . Absolute reference
B . Ownership
C . Requirements sponsor
D . Author of the requirements

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Question #255

You are documenting the requirements attribute for your requirements management plan.

Which attribute would you use if you want to identify the person who created the requirements?

A . Absolute reference
B . Ownership
C . Requirements sponsor
D . Author of the requirements

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Question #257

Project Communication Management includes the processes required to.

A . Ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information.
B . Identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate the various processes and project management activities with the Project Management Process Groups.
C . Manage timely completion of the project.
D . Organize, manage, and lead the project team.

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Correct Answer: A
A

Explanation:

Project Communication Management is the knowledge area that covers the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information. It involves planning, managing, monitoring, and controlling the communication activities and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. Project Communication Management helps to keep the project stakeholders informed, engaged, and satisfied with the project progress and outcomes12.

The other options are not correct because:

Option B is incorrect. Identifying, defining, combining, unifying, and coordinating the various processes and project management activities with the Project Management Process Groups is the definition of Project Integration Management, not Project Communication Management. Project Integration Management is the knowledge area that covers the processes required to ensure that the various elements of the project are properly coordinated and aligned3.

Option C is incorrect. Managing timely completion of the project is the objective of Project Time Management, not Project Communication Management. Project Time Management is the knowledge area that covers the processes required to ensure that the project is completed within the agreed time frame.

Option D is incorrect. Organizing, managing, and leading the project team is the responsibility of Project Human Resource Management, not Project Communication Management. Project Human Resource Management is the knowledge area that covers the processes required to ensure that the project has the most effective and efficient human resources.

Reference: Project Communication Management – Five Steps | PMI, section “Project communication management applies the general management skill of communication within the boundaries of the project being managed and the responsibilities of the project manager.”

What is Project Communication Management? | Wrike, section “What Is Project Communication

Management?”

Project Integration Management – A Quick Guide | Simplilearn, section “What is Project Integration Management?”

[Project Time Management – Definition, Process, Steps, and Tools], section “What is Project Time Management?”

[Project Human Resource Management – A Short Guide | Simplilearn], section “What is Project Human Resource Management?”

Question #258

A business analyst (BA) has set up a number of elicitation workshops with key subject matter experts (SMEs) on a new project. All SMEs have accepted the workshop invitations except for the legal SME, who has not responded to any invitations. The first workshop is scheduled for next week, and the BA has tried unsuccessfully to reach the legal SME by phone.

How should the BA proceed?

A . Drop by the legal SME’s desk and have an informal chat about how important their involvement is.
B . Re-check the legal SME’s schedule and re-arrange all of the workshops based on vacancies in their calendar.
C . Escalate the non-response to the legal SME’s manager via email and request that they make the SME attend.
D . Proceed with the first workshop and capture the non-response as a project issue for the project manager to address.

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Question #259

During a requirements elicitation workshop, a stakeholder raises an issue that is outside of the project’s scope.

The business analyst (BA) facilitating the workshop should:

A . note the issue in the Issue Register to be considered by the Project Manager.
B . ignore the stakeholder’s comment and proceed with the agenda.
C . consider the issue’s impact on the project and gain agreement with stakeholders on the next step.
D . request the stakeholder to explain the issue further so that possible solutions can be discussed.

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Question #260

A business analyst (BA) is defining a stakeholder approval approach for the requirement deliverables. The project involves implementing new government regulatory requirements with significant risk to the organization in case of non-compliance.

According to the BABOK ® GUIDE, what will the BA need to do?

A . Ensure high level user stories are completed and accepted
B . Use an informal approval process to speed up delivery
C . Use a rigorous approval process of detailed specifications
D . Ensure the document is completed and signed off

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