A business analyst is documenting the acceptance criteria to support a minor modification in a user portal. The analyst submits the criteria for review, but it is deemed incomplete and returned. What could have caused the documentation to be returned?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation Baseline information is the current state or performance of a system or process before any changes are made. Baseline information is essential for documenting the acceptance criteria, which are the conditions that must be met for a solution or deliverable to be accepted by the stakeholders. The analyst should have gathered baseline information to support the minor modification in the user portal, such as the current customer satisfaction rate, response time, error rate, etc. The analyst should have compared the baseline information with the expected outcomes of the modification, and defined the acceptance criteria accordingly. If the analyst failed to gather any baseline information, the acceptance criteria would be incomplete and returned. The other options are not likely to cause this problem. The scope document is a document that defines the boundaries and deliverables of the project or solution, but it is not required to be included in the acceptance criteria paperwork. Forward and backward traceability are techniques to link the requirements to their sources and deliverables, which can help to ensure completeness and consistency of the requirements. User stories are a tool to document the requirements from the perspective of a user or customer, using a simple format of "As a <role>, I want <goal>, so that <benefit>". User stories can be used as a requirements document tool, but they are not sufficient for defining the acceptance criteria. References: PMI-PBA Examination Content Outline, page 13; PMI-PBA Reference List, page 1, BABOK Guide v3, page 39.
PMI-PBA Exam Question 57
A business analyst anticipates receiving requirements changes. What should the business analyst do to avoid scope creep?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation According to the PMI Professional in Business Analysis objectives and content, scope creep is the uncontrolled or unauthorized expansion of the project scope due to the addition or modification of requirements without proper approval or justification. Scope creep can negatively affect the project's quality, schedule, cost, and stakeholder satisfaction. To avoid scope creep, the business analyst should define a requirements baseline, which is a set of agreed-upon and approved requirements that serves as a reference for further development and testing activities. The business analyst should also implement a change control process, which is a formal and systematic procedure for managing and documenting any changes to the requirements or scope. The change control process should include steps such as identifying, analyzing, evaluating, approving, communicating, and implementing the changes, as well as updating the requirements baseline and traceability matrix accordingly. PMI Professional in Business Analysis objectives and content: PMI-PBA Certification PMI Professional in Business Analysis reference list: PBA Reference List PMI Professional in Business Analysis study guide: Study.com
PMI-PBA Exam Question 58
The stakeholders for a newly approved project are subject matter experts who are very knowledgeable in the client's business and will provide the project requirements. The project team scheduled separate sessions with each subject matter expert to identify and prioritize the requirements. Which technique is being used?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation Workshop sessions are a technique to elicit, analyze, and prioritize requirements by bringing together a group of stakeholders, such as subject matter experts, to collaborate and reach a consensus. Workshop sessions can be used to identify and prioritize the requirements for a newly approved project. The other techniques are not suitable for this purpose. Delphi technique is a technique to obtain expert opinions anonymously and iteratively until a consensus is reached. Brainstorming is a technique to generate a large number of ideas or solutions in a short time. Idea and mind mapping is a technique to visually organize ideas or information using diagrams or graphs. References: PMI-PBA Examination Content Outline, page 10; PMI-PBA Reference List, page 1, BABOK Guide v3, page 50.
PMI-PBA Exam Question 59
A business analyst is reviewing a discrepancy report after a test session. The discrepancy report has revealed a defect that the business analyst must address. Which of the following criteria should the business analyst use to identify the appropriate response to the defective test result?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The business analyst should determine if the defect is in the solution developed, in the original requirement, or in the test case. This criterion will help the business analyst to identify the root cause of the defect, and to decide the appropriate response to the defective test result. Depending on the source of the defect, the business analyst may need to revise the requirement, update the test case, or request a change to the solution. The business analyst should also communicate the defect and the response to the relevant stakeholders, and document the discrepancy report accordingly. References: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline1, page 25; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 140.
PMI-PBA Exam Question 60
A business analyst has been assigned to a project that will design and build two new bridges and, at the same time, redesign a failing bridge for a local structural engineering company. All three bridges must be constructed and meet all safety requirements before flood season next spring. How would the business analyst define the scope of this project?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation A feasibility study is a technique that involves evaluating the viability and suitability of a proposed project or solution. A feasibility study can help the business analyst to define the scope of this project by assessing the technical, economic, legal, operational, and schedule aspects of designing and building three bridges within a limited time frame. A feasibility study can also help to identify the risks, benefits, costs, and assumptions associated with each bridge project. References: = PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline (2019), page 10; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (2015), page 52.
