A business analyst (BA) must model information characteristics across multiple information systems for a project. What type of model captures this information?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation Interface analysis is a technique used by business analysts to model information characteristics across multiple information systems for a project. It involves identifying and describing the interactions and exchanges of data and information between different systems, components, or processes. Interface analysis helps to ensure that the information flows are consistent, accurate, and complete, and that the system requirements are met. References: The answer and explanation are consistent with the CCBA® Handbook and the IIBA® website, which provide the details and best practices for the interface analysis technique as part of the business analysis process12. The CCBA® resources also describe the types and formats of models that can be used to perform each task in the business analysis process, such as interface models
Question 292
A business analyst wants to use benchmarking, but the project manager recommends against the approach. There are, as the project manager points out, several disadvantages to benchmarking. Which one of the following is not a disadvantage to benchmarking?
Correct Answer: A
Benchmarking does allow for the discovery of new approaches that have worked elsewhere. Answer B is incorrect. Benchmarking can be time consuming. Answer D is incorrect. Benchmarking can restrict new innovations, as the study is based on what's worked elsewhere. Answer C is incorrect. Benchmarking does require expertise by the person completing the study.
Question 293
Project work is taking place to evaluate whether a system's requirements can be met via creating internally, purchasing from others, or a combination of the two. What goal is addressed by this analysis?
Correct Answer: D
Comprehensive and Detailed This analysis helps define theSolution Approach, which involvesbuilding, buying, or combining solutionsto meet business needs. TheBABOK Guide (Chapter 6.1 - Define Solution Approach)states that solution approaches should be evaluated based on factors likefeasibility, cost, risks, and alignment with business objectives.
Question 294
Which approach is best to take when a business analyst is assessing the solution options for a business need when there are relatively few criteria involved?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation When there are only few criteria involved, it's often easiest and most direct to focus on the differences of the solutions. Answer B is incorrect. The commonalities of the solutions won't expose the weaknesses, strengths, and values between the solutions. Answer A is incorrect. The life cycle costs may be considered, but there are other elements that can be considered too. Answer D is incorrect. The implementation cost of the solution is usually considered, but it's the business value of the solutions that the business analyst should actually focus on.
Question 295
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?
Correct Answer: A
According to the CCBAHandbook, 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. Reference: CCBAHandbook, p. 10-12, 35 BABOK Guide, p. 35, 106
