Explanation
In order to conduct the task of defining the business need, the business analyst will need business goals and objectives.
Answer C is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer, as Requirements and Business analysis approach are actually outputs of the task of defining the business need.
Answer B is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer, as stakeholder identification and stakeholder analysis are actually outputs of the task of defining the business need.
Answer D is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer, as Elicitation approach and Solution approach aren't valid inputs.

Explanation
The implementation subject matter expert will be involved in the process to ensure that the requirements can be implemented.
Answer A is incorrect. The domain subject matter expert may be involved in the review and approval of requirements as defined by the stakeholder by the stakeholder roles and responsibility designation.
Answer C is incorrect. Project team members aren't involved in the decision of implementation, so this isn't a valid choice for this answer.
Answer D is incorrect. The project sponsor reviews the business case, solution, product scope, and all requirements and approves the documents before implementation.

Explanation
Business analysis plans define how requirements and communication should take place. These plans and directives should be based on the requirements of the organization for all business analysis activities.
Answer B is incorrect. The business analyst carries out the rules and directives of business analysis plans.
Answer D is incorrect. The project sponsor doesn't govern the requirements management and communication needs.
Answer C is incorrect. The project manager doesn't govern any business analysis activities.

Explanation
Data mining in the context of business analysis is used to collect data regarding performance, trends, common issues, and variances from expected performance levels and understand patterns and meaning in that data.