IIBA CBAP Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 49

A business analyst (BA) is compiling a communication plan by reviewing stakeholders and identifying the needs of the stakeholders. The BA organizes the stakeholders based on their needs and decides that all communication will be handled through e-mail so that information can be disseminated quickly and easily while maintaining a record. What has the BA missed in the stakeholder analysis?

A business analyst (BA) was tasked with eliciting requirements for a new product scheduling system. The BA interviewed and discussed the requirements with the manager and supervisor. The requirements were written and approved by both the supervisor and manager. Which stakeholders were missed in the requirements?

The business analyst (BA) works in a global company and the majority of stakeholders are located in different countries. The BA already explained the core requirements during the initial meetings. However, due to the time zone differences it has been cumbersome to organize further meetings. What method should the BA use so the stakeholders can review the document before final approval?

An automobile manufacturer is undertaking a project intended to modify or replace the company's current timekeeping system. Negative employee reaction to change follows as word of the proposed solution spreads throughout the company. What could a business analyst (BA) do to prevent or reduce employee discontent?

A business analyst (BA) is assessing the different solution proposals. What type of financial calculation would the BA use to determine which solution is worth investing in based on its breakeven point?

A business analyst (BA) is working on improving solution performance and increasing value. The BA discovers that a set of interfaces and activities do not contribute to the final product either directly or indirectly. What should the BA recommend?

A business analyst (BA) had identified redundancy in the process for the first contact resolution for customer issues; currently two separate divisions handle this task. A new solution identifies a single point of contact that will eliminate the redundancy. What can the BA do to highlight the required changes to the structure?

A conservative company with rigorous risk control plans and internal audit rules has a recurrent problem with a core business application. As a result, access to this application must be restricted and controlled and maintenance must be onsite. However, the company feels that the application must have an emergency service team. The routine maintenance of this solution is provided by an external vendor and the vendor requested 24 hours remote access to quality and production data. In this context, what is the company's response to the vendor's request?

A business analyst (BA) is assigned to a project which has two main stakeholders: a highly regulated government agency and a less formal private company. To select the business analysis approach, the BA will conduct a meeting with representatives from each entity to decide on the level of formality needed for requirements and design specifications. During the meeting, what should the BA's strategy be?