CBAP Question #218: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. The vendor believes the hardware should arrive by December 1. An assumption is a statement accepted as true without confirmed proof, while constraints are defined, verifiable limitations placed on the solution.

Question

You are the business analyst for your organization and working with Tim to identify the assumptions within the business solution. Which one of the following is an assumption?

Options

AThe vendor believes the hardware should arrive by December 1
BThe software must be compatible with Windows Vista
CThe software must cost less than $99 per license
DThe hardware must costs less than $450 per unit.

Explanation

An assumption is a statement accepted as true without confirmed proof, while constraints are defined, verifiable limitations placed on the solution.

Common mistakes.

B. Software compatibility with Windows Vista is a constraint - a defined technical requirement the solution must satisfy, not an unverified belief.
C. A cost ceiling of less than $99 per license is a constraint - a verified financial limitation imposed on the solution selection.
D. A cost ceiling of less than $450 per unit is a constraint - a defined and enforceable financial boundary, not an unverified belief.

Concept tested. Distinguishing assumptions from constraints in business analysis

Reference. https://www.iiba.org/standards-and-resources/babok/

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