Ralph is a business analyst for his organization and he's using the plan-driven approach for business analysis. Ralph has captured the requirements of the project, but what must happen before he can begin capturing and defining the requirements at a deeper level of detail?
A) The initial requirements must be tested for time, cost, quality, and risk.
B) The initial requirements must undergo a feasibility study.
C) The initial requirements must be formally approved by the stakeholders.
D) The initial requirements must pass through the Delphi Technique.

Question

Ralph is a business analyst for his organization and he's using the plan-driven approach for business analysis. Ralph has captured the requirements of the project, but what must happen before he can begin capturing and defining the requirements at a deeper level of detail?  
A) The initial requirements must be tested for time, cost, quality, and risk.  
B) The initial requirements must undergo a feasibility study.
C) The initial requirements must be formally approved by the stakeholders.
D) The initial requirements must pass through the Delphi Technique.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Before Ralph can begin defining the requirements at a deeper level, the initial requirements must be formally approved by the relevant stakeholders. Answer: B is incorrect. The initial requirements do not need to undergo a feasibility study at this time. Answer: D is incorrect. The Delphi Technique is useful to gain consensus on requirements, but it's not a mandatory activity or needed (usually) with the initial requirements. Answer: A is incorrect. The requirements don't need to be tested for time, cost, quality, and risk at this time.

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