A business analyst (BA) asked two stakeholders with approval authority to approve the requirements. The stakeholders are being asked to confirm that:
Correct Answer: A
The stakeholders are being asked to confirm that organizational value will be created from the investment when the BA asked them to approve the requirements. This means that the stakeholders are being asked to agree that the requirements will deliver benefits or outcomes that are aligned with the strategic goals or objectives of the organization. The organizational value can be measured or estimated by various criteria such as return on investment, customer satisfaction, competitive advantage, etc. The other options are incorrect because: Option B is incorrect because all questions have been answered is not what the stakeholders are being asked to confirm when the BA asked them to approve the requirements, but what the BA should ensure before asking them to approve the requirements. This means that the BA should address any queries, doubts, or concerns that the stakeholders may have regarding the requirements. Option C is incorrect because project priorities are agreed upon is not what the stakeholders are being asked to confirm when the BA asked them to approve the requirements, but what the BA should facilitate among the stakeholders before asking them to approve the requirements. This means that the BA should help the stakeholders to rank or order the requirements based on their importance, urgency, feasibility, risk, or dependency. Option D is incorrect because relevant legal and regulatory needs are met is not what the stakeholders are being asked to confirm when the BA asked them to approve the requirements, but what the BA should ensure during defining and documenting the requirements. This means that the BA should comply with any standards or rules that are imposed by external authorities or bodies on an industry or sector. Reference: BABOK Guide v3, section 4.6: Requirements Life Cycle Management CCBA Exam Questions, question 34
Question 162
A business analyst (BA) has structured information so it is easy to find, does not conflict with other information, and is not duplicated unnecessarily. Which additional factor does the BA need to take into account when deciding how to structure the information?
Correct Answer: D
Comprehensive and Detailed When structuring information, the BA must considerthe size and complexity of the changeto ensure the structure is scalable and supports decision-making. BABOK Guide (Chapter 3.3 - Plan Business Analysis Information Management)states thatthe complexity of the change impacts how information should be structured for clarity, usability, and traceability. Number of stakeholders (Option A)affects engagement but not information structure. Governance approach (Option B)is important for decision-making but does not dictate structure. Experience with repository tools (Option C)influences tool selection but not structuring principles.
Question 163
If an organization wants to re-use requirements, where should the defined requirements be kept?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference: Explanation: Requirements that are re-used in an organization are ideally kept in a requirements repository. One person should be identified to manage and control the repository. A is incorrect. Requirements for the current endeavor are kept in the requirements management plan, but not the set of requirements that will be reused. D is incorrect. The project management plan is not a valid answer, as this plan defines how the project will be planned, executed, monitored and controlled, and closed. C is incorrect. The solution scope is not a place where requirements that are reused will be kept and maintained.
Question 164
Which of the following is used to rate available methodologies against organizational needs?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation Decision analysis is used to rate available methodologies against organizational needs and objectives. Answer: D is incorrect. Process modeling is used to define and document the business analysis approach. Answer A is incorrect. Structured walkthrough is used as a means of validating a created, selected, or tailored business analysis approach. Answer B is incorrect. Progressive elaboration describes the process of providing more and more information through incremental details. It is a form of deductive reasoning to go from a very broad set of requirements to the exact details on the requirements.
Question 165
The business analyst (BA) has prepared a requirements package and it is now ready to present to the stakeholders. What is the purpose of presenting the package?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation The scenario describes a task that involves presenting a requirements package to the stakeholders. The requirements package is a document that contains the requirements and related information for the project and the solution. The purpose of presenting the package is to ensure a shared understanding of the information among the stakeholders, which is essential for achieving stakeholder alignment, agreement, and commitment. Presenting the package also provides an opportunity for the BA to elicit feedback, validate requirements, and resolve any issues or conflicts. References: The answer and explanation are consistent with the CCBA® Handbook and the IIBA® website, which provide the details and best practices for the communicate business analysis information task as part of the solution evaluation knowledge area12. The CCBA® resources also describe the types and formats of documents that can be used to communicate business analysis information, such as requirements packages1
