CBAP · Question #152
Which of the following participants have to keep the minutes and details of the conversation during Interviews?
The correct answer is B. Scribe. The scribe is the designated participant in an interview whose specific responsibility is to record the minutes and details of the conversation.
Question
Which of the following participants have to keep the minutes and details of the conversation during Interviews?
Options
- AStakeholder
- BScribe
- CBusiness Analyst
- DEnd user
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A11% (4)
- B81% (29)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
The scribe is the designated participant in an interview whose specific responsibility is to record the minutes and details of the conversation.
Stakeholders participate in interviews as the subjects providing information and requirements, and are not responsible for documenting the conversation.
The scribe is formally assigned the task of capturing all details, responses, and key points discussed during an interview session. This division of labor allows the business analyst to focus entirely on facilitating the interview and probing for information, while the scribe ensures a complete and accurate record is maintained.
The Business Analyst leads and facilitates the interview by asking questions and directing the discussion, so assigning note-taking to them would impair their ability to conduct the session effectively.
End users are interview participants who provide input on needs and processes, not individuals tasked with formally recording the details of the conversation.
Concept tested: Scribe role and responsibilities during elicitation interviews
Source: https://www.iiba.org/career-resources/a-business-analysis-community-and-body-of-knowledge/babok/
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