Question 1

Following are the attributes of a good requirement, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A good requirement should be clear and unambiguous to ensure that it is understood correctly by all stakeholders. Ambiguity can lead to misunderstandings and errors in the development process.

Question 2

Quality Requirements are generally:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The role of the facilitator is:

Accepted Answer

A facilitator's role includes guiding discussions, being non-judgmental, and creating a productive environment, making all the options correct.

Question 4

Despite the best efforts to minimize the impact and probability of risk, some risks will always remain. Such risks are called:

Accepted Answer

Residual risks are those risks that remain after all efforts have been made to minimize their impact and probability.

Question 5

Which Use Case convention is used to insert another Use Case that defines an alternative path?

Accepted Answer

The "Extend" use case convention is used to insert another use case that defines an alternative path or behavior in a system.

Question 6

Which function ensures the integrity of the requirements change process?

Accepted Answer

The Change Control Board (CCB) is responsible for reviewing and approving changes to project requirements, ensuring that any changes are properly evaluated and documented to maintain the integrity of the process.

Question 7

Guidelines are not enforceable.

Accepted Answer

Guidelines are not enforceable because they are not laws. They are simply recommendations or suggestions that are not legally binding.

Question 8

Pat is documenting the way data will be transformed from an existing system in order to become more compatible with the new system. What type of requirement is he documenting?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pat is documenting the way data will...

Question 9

The attributes of a good requirement include:

Accepted Answer

A good requirement should be traceable, correct, complete, and unambiguous, making "All of the above" the correct choice.

Question 10

Business Event Model is an excellent first step in determining what is to be:

Accepted Answer

A Business Event Model helps identify and define the key events that drive business processes, making it a useful initial step in understanding and determining business requirements and objectives.

Question 11

Creating a baseline of current performance is part of planning phase.

Accepted Answer

Creating a baseline of current performance is essential in the planning phase to understand the starting point and measure future improvements.

Question 12

The application of the Pareto Principle helps to focus an organization's attention on the critical few issues or activities that will result in the greatest benefit. What percentage are typically referred to as the "critical few"?

Accepted Answer

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, suggests that 20% of the causes are responsible for 80% of the effects, meaning the "critical few" typically refers to 20% of the issues or activities.

Question 13

Communication tools for the Business Analyst include:

Accepted Answer

All listed options (Brainstorming, Focus Groups, Negotiating) are communication tools that can be used by Business Analysts to gather information, facilitate discussions, and reach agreements.

Question 14

For the following scenario which approach is best suited? Projects where it is difficult to obtain solid requirements due to an unstable environment, especially those in which the requirements will continue to emerge as the product is used.

Accepted Answer

Agile is best suited for projects with evolving requirements and an unstable environment, as it allows for flexibility and iterative development, accommodating changes as the project progresses.

Question 15

The number of participants in JAD sessions are typically higher as compared to other facilitation sessions.

Accepted Answer

JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions often involve a larger group of stakeholders, including users, developers, and business analysts, to ensure comprehensive requirements gathering and consensus building.

Question 16

Which technique is used to reduce the total number of items to a manageable number and to have the resulting items in a priority sequence?

Accepted Answer

Group Ranking is used to prioritize items by ranking them, reducing the total number to a manageable level and arranging them in order of importance.

Question 17

A Business Analyst needs to have good communication and interpersonal skills. Example(s) of communication and interpersonal skills include:

Accepted Answer

Listening and interviewing are both examples of communication and interpersonal skills.

Question 18

Which of the following is the best tools for planning, tracking, and reporting time related activities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the best...

Question 19

Reliability is closely correlated with the functional attribute of correctness.

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of a system's performance, and correctness is a key aspect of this, as it ensures the system functions as intended without errors.

Question 20

Which of the following is a tool used for project planning?

Accepted Answer

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool used for project planning as it helps in breaking down a project into smaller, more manageable components.

Exam 1: Certified Software Business Analyst