Question 1

Which of the following tasks is part of the business analysis planning and monitoring knowledge area?
A) Trace requirements
B) Plan stakeholder engagement
C) Analyze current state
D) Assess solution limitations

Accepted Answer

Planning stakeholder engagement is part of the business analysis planning and monitoring knowledge area, as it involves determining how to involve stakeholders in the business analysis process.

Question 2

Which type of requirements are temporary in nature?
A) Business requirements
B) Solution requirements
C) Stakeholder requirements
D) Transition requirements

Accepted Answer

A requirement that describes the capabilities the solution must have and the conditions the solution must meet to facilitate transition from the current state to the future state, but which are not needed once the change is complete. They are differentiated from other requirements types because they are of a temporary nature.

Question 3

The task that uses the elicitation activity plan to draw out, explore and identify information relevant to the change is:
A) conduct elicitation.
B) prepare for elicitation.
C) plan business analysis information.
D) confirm elicitation results.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of Conduct Elicitation is to draw out, explore, and identify information relevant to the change.

Question 4

Which stakeholder group is involved in regularly maintaining requirements and ensuring that the requirements list accurately reflects stated needs?
A) Implementation subject matter expert
B) Domain subject matter expert
C) Operational support
D) Business analyst

Accepted Answer

Domain Subject Matter Expert: references maintained requirements on a regular basis to ensure they are accurately reflecting stated needs.

Question 5

An atomic requirement:
A) is understood independently of other requirements or designs.
B) contains no extraneous or unnecessary content.
C) uses common terminology understood by the audience.
D) aligns with the identified needs of the stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An atomic requirement:
A) is understood independently of...

Question 6

What is the optimum group size for brainstorming?
A) It doesn't matter how many individuals as long as the project manager is included
B) The more individuals the better
C) Six to eight individuals who represent a range of backgrounds
D) A maximum of three individuals with a deep knowledge of the subject

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the optimum group size for...

Question 7

Which task is performed when the business analyst (BA) ensures that stakeholders have a shared understanding of the outcomes of elicitation?
A) Conduct elicitation
B) Manage stakeholder collaboration
C) Communicate business analysis information
D) Confirm elicitation results

Accepted Answer

Confirm elicitation results is the task where the business analyst ensures that stakeholders have a shared understanding of the outcomes of elicitation by validating and verifying the information gathered.

Question 8

What requirements are good candidates for reuse?
A) Requirements without direct ties to a particular tool
B) Requirements expressed in more detail
C) Requirements at low levels of abstraction
D) Requirements with specific references to departments

Accepted Answer

Requirements that are not tied to a specific tool are more likely to be reusable in different contexts or projects, as they are not dependent on a particular technology or system.

Question 9

Which technique would the business analyst (BA) consider to show the transformation of data?
A) Sequence diagram
B) Data flow diagram
C) Data modelling
D) Flowchart

Accepted Answer

A data flow diagram illustrates the movement and transformation of data between externals (entities) and processes. The output from one external or process is the input to another. The data flow diagram also illustrates the temporary or permanent repositories (referred to as data stores or terminators) where data is stored within a system or an organization. The data defined should be described in a data dictionary.

Question 10

What of the following represents a typical factor that influences the prioritization of requirements?
A) Scope
B) Impact
C) Value
D) Cost

Accepted Answer

The answer of What of the following represents a typical...

Question 11

Conducting elicitation by asking questions and documenting responses from relevant stakeholders has the following strength:
A) prioritization setting.
B) analytical thinking.
C) sharing of information.
D) encouraging participation.

Accepted Answer

Encouraging participation is a strength of conducting elicitation by asking questions and documenting responses from relevant stakeholders. This is because asking questions and documenting responses allows stakeholders to share their input and perspectives, which can help to ensure that all stakeholders are involved in the decision-making process.

Question 12

Elicitation results need to be confirmed to ensure:
A) stakeholders are encouraged to work towards a common goal.
B) information relevant to change is explored, drawn out and identified.
C) scope of elicitation activity is understood and the right technique is selected.
D) information gathered is accurate and consistent with other information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elicitation results need to be confirmed to...

Question 13

Which of the following is an input to the prepare for elicitation task?
A) Elicitation activity plan
B) Set up logistics
C) Potential value
D) Needs

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an input...

Question 14

When planning business analysis information management, what are the factors that influence storage and access decisions?
A) Organizational values and procurement strategy
B) Business rules and change strategy
C) Business policies and methodology adopted
D) Organizational standards and tool availability

Accepted Answer

Business analysis information can be stored in many ways. Storage decisions depend on many factors such as who must access the information, how often they need to access it, and what conditions must be present for access. Organizational standards and tool availability also influence storage and access decisions. The business analysis approach defines how various tools will be used on the initiative and how the information will be captured and stored within those tools. Tools may shape the selection of business analysis techniques, notations to be used, and the way that information is organized.

Question 15

What is the relationship between two requirements called when one requirement can be deduced from another at a higher level?
A) Satisfy
B) Necessity
C) Effort
D) Derive

Accepted Answer

Derive: relationship between two requirements, used when a requirement is derived from another requirement. This type of relationship is appropriate to link the requirements on different levels of abstraction. For example, a solution requirement derived from a business or a stakeholder requirement.

Question 16

Which technique represents a small, concise statement of functionality or quality needed to deliver value to a specific stakeholder?
A) User stories
B) Lessons learned
C) Business case
D) Scope modelling

Accepted Answer

User stories are short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the person who desires the new capability, usually a user or customer.

Question 17

Which behavioural characteristic enables the business analyst (BA) to establish credibility by ensuring that business analysis efforts meet the needs of the business?
A) Ethics
B) Trustworthiness
C) Personal Accountability
D) Adaptability

Accepted Answer

Personal accountability is important for a business analyst because it ensures business analysis tasks are completed on time and to the expectations of colleagues and stakeholders. It enables the business analyst to establish credibility by ensuring that business analysis efforts meet the needs of the business.

Question 18

Which business analysis activity ensures that a set of requirements or designs delivers business value and supports the organization's goal and objectives?
A) Define solution options
B) Verify requirements
C) Validate requirements
D) Define requirements architecture

Accepted Answer

Validate requirements ensures that a set of requirements or designs delivers business value and supports the organization's goals and objectives.

Question 19

What is a valid reason for prioritization?
A) Requirements which are of significant personal interest to a stakeholder
B) Effort and resources needed to implement a requirement
C) Sponsor's wish-list
D) Development team's advice to implement easy requirements

Accepted Answer

Effort and resources needed to implement a requirement is a valid reason for prioritization as it helps in planning and resource allocation effectively.

Question 20

What characterizes a good collaboration with stakeholders?
A) Direct and frequent communication with the most influential stakeholders
B) Regular, frequent and bi-directional communication with all stakeholders
C) Occasional communication with stakeholders when obstacles occur
D) Regular exchange of information, ideas, innovations with only supportive stakeholders

Accepted Answer

A good collaboration with stakeholders is characterized by regular, frequent, and bi-directional communication with all stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is informed and can contribute to the process.

Exam 3: Entry Certificate in Business Analysis

Which of the following tasks is part of the business analysis planning and monitoring knowledge area?

Which type of requirements are temporary in nature?

The task that uses the elicitation activity plan to draw out, explore and identify information relevant to the change is:

Which stakeholder group is involved in regularly maintaining requirements and ensuring that the requirements list accurately reflects stated needs?

An atomic requirement:

What is the optimum group size for brainstorming?

Which task is performed when the business analyst (BA) ensures that stakeholders have a shared understanding of the outcomes of elicitation?

What requirements are good candidates for reuse?

Which technique would the business analyst (BA) consider to show the transformation of data?

What of the following represents a typical factor that influences the prioritization of requirements?

Conducting elicitation by asking questions and documenting responses from relevant stakeholders has the following strength:

Elicitation results need to be confirmed to ensure:

Which of the following is an input to the prepare for elicitation task?

When planning business analysis information management, what are the factors that influence storage and access decisions?

What is the relationship between two requirements called when one requirement can be deduced from another at a higher level?

Which technique represents a small, concise statement of functionality or quality needed to deliver value to a specific stakeholder?

Which behavioural characteristic enables the business analyst (BA) to establish credibility by ensuring that business analysis efforts meet the needs of the business?

Which business analysis activity ensures that a set of requirements or designs delivers business value and supports the organization's goal and objectives?

What is a valid reason for prioritization?

What characterizes a good collaboration with stakeholders?