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Question #281

Which one of the following business analysis techniques for analyzing business goals converts the business goals into achievable objectives and measures?

A . Benchmarking
B . Root cause analysis
C . Functional decomposition
D . Business rules analysis

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Question #282

What term is given to the collection of notes and diagrams used by the business analyst to develop the requirements during the requirements development process?

A . Work product
B . Deliverable
C . Supporting requirements package detail
D . Work package

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Question #283

A business analyst (BA) is verifying a set of requirements. One of the requirements is “After the customer has received an email confirmation, the customer is likely to access the order status in the order history which is available upon order submission.”

Which one of the following requirements quality characteristic is breached?

A . Concise
B . Prioritized
C . Atomic
D . Understandable

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Question #284

A business analyst (BA) is conducting a workshop with the purpose of analyzing a business process. Stakeholders of different business units are in attendance. Each stakeholder is able to explain their unit’s contribution to the process, however, there is no end to end process owner who can provide a consolidated view.

Which technique should the BA use to compare the stakeholder’s inputs against each other in order to check for consistency and omissions?

A . Schedule a follow-up workshop to give more time for additional input
B . Create a use case scenario that describes the process step by step
C . Develop a process model with swimlanes to highlight the handoff points
D . Create a logical data model with the information elicited

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Question #285

A business owner has identified a high-priority requirement that needs to be implemented immediately. The project manager has asked the business analyst (BA) to conduct an impact analysis of this change.

Which factor will the BA need to consider?

A . Selection of the elicitation techniques for the requirement.
B . Number of systems being affected by the requirement.
C . Original source of the requirement.
D . Method of requirement communication.

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Question #286

Anne is the business analyst for her organization and she’s creating a textual requirement for her analysis. As part of the textual requirements, there are specific rules that Anne should follow.

Textual requirements must always address what three things in regard to the requirements?

A . Textual requirements must define the capabilities of the solution, conditions that must exist for the requirements to operate, and any constraints that may hinder the solution.
B . Textual requirements must define the cost of the solution, organizational conditions that must exist for the requirements to operate, and any risks that may hinder the solution.
C . Textual requirements must define the stakeholders’ influence on the solution, relationships
between opposing stakeholders, and any organizational constraints that may hinder the solution.
D . Textual requirements must define the deliverables created by the solution, the conditions that must exist for the requirements to be completed, and the time and cost constraints that may hinder the solution’s implementation.

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Question #287

Linda works as a project manager for an IT project. She is getting new developers for completing her project.

Which of the following processes is she involved in?

A . Manage Project Team
B . Develop Project Team
C . Acquire Project Team
D . Human Resource Planning

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Question #288

You are the business analyst for your organization. You are currently working with Susan on creating a model as part of the specify and model requirements process. Susan doesn’t understand why you need a model. You explain to Susan that a model is just a simplified representation of a complex reality that is useful for understanding that reality and making decisions regarding it. In fact, you tell Susan, model can do all of the following except one option.

Choose the option that model cannot do?

A . Define the resources that will be needed on the project team
B . Define boundaries for the business domain
C . Describe a situation or problem
D . Describe thought processes and action flows

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Question #289

As a business analyst, you’ll often need to analyze business needs, requirements, and solutions for assumptions and constraints.

Which one of the following is a constraint? Choose the best answer.

A . The solution must cost less than $450,000.
B . The solution should be implemented during the summer months.
C . The solution must be done by December 31.
D . The solution won’t need external resources.

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Correct Answer: A
A

Explanation:

A constraint is a restriction or limitation on possible solutions. Constraints can be business or technical in nature and are defined as factors that must be true for the solution to be acceptable1. A constraint can affect the quality and success of the solution, so it should be carefully identified and managed throughout the project lifecycle2. In this question, option A is a constraint because it specifies a fixed budget limit for the solution that cannot be exceeded.

The other options are not constraints because:

Option B is an assumption, not a constraint. An assumption is a factor believed to be true, but not confirmed. Assumptions often affect the strategy of the project, as project managers may plan the project based on what they expect to happen. Assumptions can contribute to project risks, as they are not always accurate. Therefore, assumptions should be documented and validated throughout the project lifecycle3. In this question, option B is an assumption because it expresses a preference or expectation for the solution implementation, but it is not a mandatory condition.

Option C is a deadline, not a constraint. A deadline is a specific date or time by which a task, project, or deliverable must be completed or submitted. Deadlines can be imposed by external factors, such as customer requirements, contractual obligations, or regulatory compliance, or by internal factors, such as resource availability, project scope, or quality standards. Deadlines can influence the project schedule, scope, and cost, but they are not constraints in themselves. Deadlines can be changed or negotiated depending on the project circumstances and stakeholder agreement4. In this question, option C is a deadline because it indicates a target date for the solution completion, but it does not specify a fixed limitation on the solution itself.

Option D is a design decision, not a constraint. A design decision is a choice made by the project team or the solution provider about how the solution will be developed, implemented, or operated. Design decisions can be based on various criteria, such as technical feasibility, business value, user experience, or best practices. Design decisions can affect the functionality, performance, usability, and maintainability of the solution, but they are not constraints in themselves. Design decisions can be changed or revised depending on the feedback, testing, or evaluation of the solution5. In this question, option D is a design decision because it indicates a preference or option for the solution development, but it does not impose a fixed limitation on the solution itself.

Reference: Assumption vs. Constraint: Definitions, Types and Differences, section “What are assumptions and constraints?”

Assumptions and Constraints in Project Management – PM Study Circle, section “What is a Constraint?”

It’s Not “All Requirements” C Assumptions and Constraints Matter Too! (BABOK 6.4) , section “What are Assumptions and Constraints?”

What is a Deadline? – Definition from Techopedia, first paragraph Design Decisions in Software Engineering, first paragraph

Business Analysis Expert Certification, CCBA® | IIBA®, section “BABOK® Guide v3”, chapter 6, section 6.1.4.2

Question #290

Which stakeholder in the solution assessment task will provide information on technical constraints that could limit the solutions that may be implemented?

A . Project manager
B . Suppliers
C . Sponsor
D . Operational support

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Correct Answer: B
B

Explanation:

According to the BABOK Guide, the task of assessing proposed solutions involves analyzing the feasibility, risks, impacts, and benefits of various solutions that could address the business need1. This task requires input from various stakeholders who have different perspectives and expertise on the problem and the solution domains. Among the stakeholders listed in the question, the one that will provide information on technical constraints that could limit the solutions that may be implemented is suppliers. Suppliers are external entities that provide products or services that are part of the solution or that enable the delivery of the solution2. Suppliers can provide information on the technical specifications, capabilities, limitations, costs, and availability of their products or services, which can affect the feasibility and suitability of the proposed solutions3.

The other options are not correct stakeholders for providing information on technical constraints that could limit the solutions that may be implemented:

Project manager: The project manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling the project activities, resources, budget, and schedule2. The project manager can provide information on the project constraints, such as scope, time, cost, quality, and risk, but not on the technical constraints of the solutions3.

Sponsor: The sponsor is the person or group who authorizes, funds, and supports the project and the solution2. The sponsor can provide information on the business objectives, priorities, expectations, and benefits of the solutions, but not on the technical constraints of the solutions3.

Operational support: The operational support is the person or group who provides ongoing maintenance and support for the solution after it is deployed2. The operational support can provide information on the operational requirements, issues, and performance of the solutions, but not on the technical constraints of the solutions before they are implemented3.

Reference: 1: BABOK Guide, section 6.1 Assess Proposed Solution, page 112

2: BABOK Guide, section 2.2 Stakeholder Roles, page 23-25

3: CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, by Susan Weese and Terri Wagner, Wiley, 2011, page 296-297