CAPM · Question #307
A new project manager is assigned to a high-visibility project. The project manager starts with the requirements analysis process. Who should the project manager onboard to assist with the requirement
The correct answer is C. Business analyst. A business analyst (BA) is the specialist responsible for eliciting, documenting, and tracing requirements. The requirements traceability matrix (RTM) - which links requirements to their source and tracks them throughout the project lifecycle - is a core BA artifact. While a tech
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- ATechnical consultant
- BProject sponsor
- CBusiness analyst
- DSystems analyst
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(42 responses)- A2% (1)
- B5% (2)
- C90% (38)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
A business analyst (BA) is the specialist responsible for eliciting, documenting, and tracing requirements. The requirements traceability matrix (RTM) - which links requirements to their source and tracks them throughout the project lifecycle - is a core BA artifact. While a technical consultant or systems analyst may contribute technical input and the sponsor provides vision, the BA is the role specifically chartered to own requirements analysis and traceability work.
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