CBAP · Question #111
You are the business analyst for your organization and are preparing for the conduct elicitation activities. You'll have six inputs as you prepare for this activity. Which one of the following is not
The correct answer is B. Documented elicitation results. Documented elicitation results are an output of the conduct elicitation activity, not an input to it, making it the invalid choice among the options.
Question
You are the business analyst for your organization and are preparing for the conduct elicitation activities. You'll have six inputs as you prepare for this activity. Which one of the following is not a valid input for the requirements elicitation activity?
Options
- ARequirements management plan
- BDocumented elicitation results
- CSolution scope
- DBusiness need
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A15% (6)
- B78% (32)
- C2% (1)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
Documented elicitation results are an output of the conduct elicitation activity, not an input to it, making it the invalid choice among the options.
The requirements management plan is a valid input because it outlines how requirements will be collected, documented, and managed, guiding the elicitation effort.
In the BABOK conduct elicitation activity, documented elicitation results are produced as a result of performing elicitation - they are an output, not something that exists beforehand to guide the activity. Valid inputs to this activity include the requirements management plan, solution scope, business need, and stakeholder engagement approach, all of which inform how elicitation should be conducted before it begins.
Solution scope is a valid input because it defines the boundaries of the solution, helping the analyst focus elicitation on relevant areas.
Business need is a valid input because it establishes the problem or opportunity driving the project, providing context and direction for all elicitation activities.
Concept tested: Inputs vs. outputs of conduct elicitation activity
Source: https://www.iiba.org/standards-and-resources/babok/
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