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Question 106

There are four methods to generate a business need in an organization. Which approach would an organization use when there's recognized competition in the marketplace?

A.From the bottom up
B.From external drivers
C.From middle management
D.From the top down

Correct Answer: B

Explanation
According to the web search results, external drivers are "factors outside the organization that influence its performance, direction, and strategy" 1. External drivers can include market trends, customer demands, competitor actions, technological changes, regulatory requirements, and social issues. When there is recognized competition in the marketplace, an organization may use external drivers as a method to generate a business need, as it needs to respond to the competitive threats and opportunities, and to differentiate itself from other players in the industry. The other options are not correct because:
A: From the bottom up is a method to generate a business need from the employees or operational level of the organization, who identify problems or opportunities for improvement in their daily work processes 2. This method may not be suitable when there is recognized competition in the marketplace, as it may not address the strategic issues or challenges that the organization faces from external forces.
C: From middle management is a method to generate a business need from the managers or supervisors of the organization, who coordinate and oversee the work of the employees and report to the senior executives 3. This method may not be suitable when there is recognized competition in the marketplace, as it may not reflect the vision or direction of the organization's leadership or stakeholders.
D: From the top down is a method to generate a business need from the senior executives or board of directors of the organization, who set the goals and objectives of the organization and determine its policies and strategies 4. This method may not be suitable when there is recognized competition in the marketplace, as it may not take into account the feedback or input from the customers, employees, or other external parties who are affected by the organization's decisions and actions. References:
1: External Drivers - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics, section "Introduction"
2: Bottom-Up Approach - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics, section "Introduction"
3: Middle Management - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics, section "Introduction"
4: Top-Down Approach - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics, section "Introduction"

Question 107

Billy is the business analyst for her organization and she's working with a team to select a model. Richard doesn't understand why a model is needed for the requirements. Which one of the following statements best describes the reason to use a model?

A.Models abstract and simplify reality.
B.Models restrict the effect, risk, cost, and schedule of the solution.
C.Models define the solution in time, cost, space, and logistics.
D.Models show the complete solution in a non-functional slice of the organization.

Question 108

You are the business analyst for your organization and you're working with Adam on business analysis processes. Adam allows the business analysis activities and resources to exist in support of the organization.
Of the following, what type of business analysis stakeholder is Adam?

A.Project manager
B.Domain subject matter expert
C.Sponsor
D.Regulator

Question 109

In order to define the business need for an organization, there are two inputs. What are the two inputs a business analyst will need to define the business need?

A.Business goals and objectives
B.Stakeholder identification and stakeholder analysis
C.Requirements and Business analysis approach
D.Elicitation approach and Solution approach

Correct Answer: A

Explanation
According to the CCBA® Handbook, one of the tasks of the business analyst is to "define the business need" (p. 11). This task involves identifying and describing the problem or opportunity that the organization faces, and the desired outcomes that the solution should achieve. The inputs to this task are business goals and objectives, which are "the desired outcomes of a change initiative or the state of the enterprise after the successful implementation of a solution" (p. 35). Business goals and objectives provide the context and direction for the business analysis work, as well as the criteria for evaluating the value and benefits of the solution. The other options are not correct because:
B: Stakeholder identification and stakeholder analysis are not inputs to the define the business need task, but rather outputs of the plan business analysis approach task (p. 10). They provide information on the stakeholders who are affected by or have an interest in the business need and the solution, as well as their roles, responsibilities, communication preferences, and expectations.
C: Requirements and business analysis approach are not inputs to the define the business need task, but rather outputs of the elicit and specify and model requirements tasks (p. 11-12). They provide information on the capabilities and conditions that the solution must have and meet to address the business need, as well as the methods and techniques that the business analyst will use to perform the business analysis work.
D: Elicitation approach and solution approach are not inputs to the define the business need task, but rather outputs of the plan business analysis approach and determine solution approach tasks (p. 10-11).
They provide information on the tools and techniques that the business analyst will use to gather and validate the requirements, as well as the type and scope of the solution that will be implemented to address the business need. References:
CCBA® Handbook, p. 10-12, 35
BABOK® Guide, p. 35, 106

Question 110

When a business analyst completes the elicitation process, she will create four outputs. Which one of the following is an output of the elicitation process?

A.Requirements management plan
B.Resource identification
C.Stakeholder Concerns
D.Solution scope

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