You are the business analyst for your organization. You are coaching Tom about the different approaches to business analysis. Which type of business analysis approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase?
A) Requirements-driven approach
B) Change-driven approach
C) Plan-driven approach
D) Value-driven approach

Question

You are the business analyst for your organization. You are coaching Tom about the different approaches to business analysis. Which type of business analysis approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase?  
A) Requirements-driven approach  
B) Change-driven approach
C) Plan-driven approach
D) Value-driven approach

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The plan-driven approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase. This approach has a high amount of formality and detail for all areas of the business analysis duties, requirements gathering, and monitoring.   Answer: B is incorrect. Change-driven approach uses short iterations of business analysis tasks throughout the project. Answer: A is incorrect. Requirements-driven approach is not a valid business analysis term. Answer: D is incorrect. Value-driven approach is not a valid business analysis term.

You Are the Business Analyst for Your Organization