IIBA CBAP Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 35

A business analyst (BA) is planning for an upcoming solution based on a signed contract with a client but has learned that one of the key subject matter experts is unavailable during the first half of the business analysis phase. The project has a tight timeline and firm deadline that is part of the contract. There are no substitutes for the key subject matter expert.

How should the BA proceed?

The business analyst (BA) is preparing to determine the impact of various risks associated with the business analysis effort currently underway.

Which of the following would the BA use as an input into the assessment of risk?

A project is implemented using a predictive approach. Unfortunately, a lot of change requests (CR) have been raised. A project manager (PM), who should approve each change request, is overworked.

What could the business analyst (BA) propose to make things better?

A company finalized the implementation of a new, corporate-wide database. After nearly three months of operation, the solution is repeatedly producing invalid outputs. A business analyst (BA) has been asked to investigate the solution's problem. The BA has been able to find several instances where the outputs from the solution are below an acceptable level of quality.

Which of the following techniques should the BA use to identify the solution limitations?

A business analyst (BA) wants to estimate the potential value delivered by a set of requirements and design options by targeting a small group of stakeholders to understand their perceived value and expectations. The BA is going to organize a discussion during which feedback is collected.

Which technique will be used?

A business analyst (BA) has just completed a number of elicitation activities and is preparing to review the stated requirements. As part of this, the BA is checking the compliance of the stated requirements with organizational standards for business analysis.

What state is the BA attempting to move the requirements into?

Several risks were identified for an upcoming change initiative. One risk is related to a slippage concern because of loose gravel at the local site of the change initiative. The business analyst (BA) has recommended that all on-site stakeholders must wear durable, slip-resistant boots while the change initiative is being executed.

This is an example of which type of risk treatment?

Most users of a pilot application have experienced more efficient processing compared to the old system. However, the business analyst (BA) has observed that a few people took much longer to complete the process. The system event log shows that those users encountered errors when they attempted to sign on.

Which of the following would the BA recommend to improve overall performance?

The business analyst (BA) is not having great success scheduling stakeholder meetings. Stakeholders say they are too busy or there are higher priority meetings on their calendars. The BA is concerned, knowing that stakeholder availability, attitude, and willingness to engage will impact the timeliness of project delivery as well as the __________.