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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Of all the choices, the deadline of December 31 is the best example of a constraint. Answer: B is incorrect. This is an assumption and/or a loose requirement of the solution's work. Answer: A is incorrect. This is a loose constraint as there's the maximum amount of finance available, but as long as the solution is less than this amount, it's acceptable. Answer: D is incorrect. This is an example of an assumption, as there's no evidence that external resources are not needed.

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