Question 1

Which techniques should be applied to prioritize requirements?
A) Risk Analysis and Management
B) Decision Modelling and Estimation
C) Interface Analysis and Interviews
D) Document Analysis and Vendor Assessment

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which type of stakeholder is responsible for initiating the effort to define a business need?
A) Project manager
B) Regulator
C) Business analyst
D) Sponsor

Accepted Answer

The sponsor is typically responsible for initiating the effort to define a business need, as they have the authority and interest in ensuring the project aligns with business objectives.

Question 3

When do the participants start generating ideas during a collaborative game?
A) Closing step
B) Exploration step
C) Opening step
D) Iteration step

Accepted Answer

The opening step is when participants start generating ideas in a collaborative game. This step is designed to encourage creativity and brainstorming.

Question 4

When validating requirements, assumptions are:
A) documented after conducting further analysis.
B) based and assessed on previous experience.
C) vital to support strategic decisions and goals.
D) defined so that associated risk can be managed.

Accepted Answer

Assumptions are defined to identify and manage associated risks, ensuring that any potential issues are addressed during the requirements validation process.

Question 5

Who is responsible for identifying the appropriate elicitation communication channels?
A) Project manager
B) Subject matter expert
C) Business analyst
D) Business sponsor

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following techniques is used to identify the elements and boundaries of the requirements architecture?
A) Functional decomposition
B) Environmental scan
C) Scope modelling
D) Interface analysis

Accepted Answer

Scope modelling is used to identify the elements and boundaries of the requirements architecture by defining what is included and excluded from the system or project.

Question 7

For which part of an initiative is the business analyst (BA) responsible?
A) Authorizing the project
B) Approving solution execution plans
C) Defining the solution approach
D) Accepting risk mitigation plans

Accepted Answer

The business analyst is responsible for defining the solution approach, which involves determining how to best address the business needs and requirements.

Question 8

What type of knowledge equips a business analyst (BA) with understanding market forces, customer segments, services, products, and regulations?
A) Organizational
B) Industry
C) Solution
D) Methodological

Accepted Answer

Industry knowledge provides a business analyst with insights into market forces, customer segments, services, products, and regulations relevant to the specific industry they are working in.

Question 9

Which activity is a business analyst (BA) performing when ensuring that a set of requirements is developed with enough detail to be usable by a particular stakeholder?
A) Validating requirements
B) Verifying requirements
C) Eliciting requirements
D) Specifying requirements

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Video conferencing, electronic calendars, and electronic voting are examples of:
A) knowledge management tools.
B) mapping tools.
C) collaboration tools.
D) word processing tools.

Accepted Answer

These are examples of collaboration tools as they facilitate communication and coordination among individuals or groups working together.

Question 11

What is the main purpose of the "Approve Requirements" task?
A) Obtain agreement
B) Establish requirements baseline
C) Select appropriate techniques
D) Assess alternative approaches

Accepted Answer

The "Approve Requirements" task is primarily intended to obtain agreement on the requirements from stakeholders.

Question 12

Which of the following characteristics verifies that a requirement has been fulfilled?
A) Atomic
B) Concise
C) Feasible
D) Testable

Accepted Answer

A requirement is considered fulfilled if it is testable, meaning it can be verified through testing or other evaluation methods.

Question 13

What are characteristics of effective communication of business analysis information?
A) Concise and consistent
B) Timely and segmented
C) Detailed and verbal
D) Bi-directional and iterative

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What tool can be used to determine the impact of a changed requirement on other requirements?
A) Verification
B) Traceability
C) Interview
D) Workshop

Accepted Answer

Traceability is used to track and analyze the relationships between requirements, helping to assess the impact of changes on other requirements.

Question 15

Which of the following is the integrated output that correctly reflects captured information agreed to by business analysts (BAs) and other stakeholders?
A) Activity plan
B) Business analysis information
C) Concept model
D) Confirmed elicitation results

Accepted Answer

Confirmed elicitation results are the integrated output that reflects the information agreed upon by business analysts and other stakeholders after the elicitation process.

Question 16

What type of requirements describes the needs of those participating in or impacted by business analysis activities?
A) Solution
B) Business
C) Stakeholder
D) Technical

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder requirements describe the needs of those participating in or impacted by business analysis activities, focusing on their specific needs and expectations.

Question 17

Which of the following is an activity that a business analyst (BA) performs to prepare for elicitation?
A) Assess risk
B) Trace requirements
C) Secure supporting material
D) Analyze performance measures

Accepted Answer

Securing supporting material is a preparatory activity for elicitation, ensuring that the BA has all necessary resources and information to effectively gather requirements.

Question 18

What task is performed to ensure that all requirements align to the business need?
A) Model Requirements
B) Prioritize Requirements
C) Validate Requirements
D) Define Requirements

Accepted Answer

Validating requirements ensures that they align with the business need and that they are feasible and testable.

Question 19

Which of the following accurately describes a stakeholder's role during future state analysis?
A) A regulator would ensure an envisioned future state can be sufficiently tested and can help set an appropriate level of quality to target.
B) An end user would help determine which business needs to address and sets the business objective that a future state will achieve.
C) A project manager would be directly involved in supporting the operations of the enterprise.
D) A domain subject matter expert would provide insight into current state and potential states.

Accepted Answer

A domain subject matter expert provides valuable insights into both the current state and potential future states due to their deep understanding of the specific area, which is crucial for future state analysis.

Question 20

Which of the following activities are performed during the requirements life cycle management phase?
A) Elicit Requirements
B) Prioritize Designs
C) Trace Requirements
D) Maintain Attributes

Accepted Answer

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Exam 3: Entry Certificate in Business Analysis

Which techniques should be applied to prioritize requirements?

Which type of stakeholder is responsible for initiating the effort to define a business need?

When do the participants start generating ideas during a collaborative game?

When validating requirements, assumptions are:

Who is responsible for identifying the appropriate elicitation communication channels?

Which of the following techniques is used to identify the elements and boundaries of the requirements architecture?

For which part of an initiative is the business analyst (BA) responsible?

What type of knowledge equips a business analyst (BA) with understanding market forces, customer segments, services, products, and regulations?

Which activity is a business analyst (BA) performing when ensuring that a set of requirements is developed with enough detail to be usable by a particular stakeholder?

Video conferencing, electronic calendars, and electronic voting are examples of:

What is the main purpose of the "Approve Requirements" task?

Which of the following characteristics verifies that a requirement has been fulfilled?

What are characteristics of effective communication of business analysis information?

What tool can be used to determine the impact of a changed requirement on other requirements?

Which of the following is the integrated output that correctly reflects captured information agreed to by business analysts (BAs) and other stakeholders?

What type of requirements describes the needs of those participating in or impacted by business analysis activities?

Which of the following is an activity that a business analyst (BA) performs to prepare for elicitation?

What task is performed to ensure that all requirements align to the business need?

Which of the following accurately describes a stakeholder's role during future state analysis?

Which of the following activities are performed during the requirements life cycle management phase?