CBAP · Question #266
As part of the requirements analysis a business analyst can use the same tools and techniques to model the current state of an organization. All of the following are valid reasons why would a…
The correct answer is C. The current state model can help the business analyst create Pareto charts for process. A current state domain model supports understanding the as-is environment and identifying improvement opportunities, but it is not a tool for generating Pareto charts, which require separate data collection and frequency analysis.
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As part of the requirements analysis a business analyst can use the same tools and techniques to model the current state of an organization. All of the following are valid reasons why would a business analyst want to create a current state domain model except for which one?
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- AThe current state model can help identify opportunities for improvement.
- BThe current state model can help validate the solution scope with business and technical
- CThe current state model can help the business analyst create Pareto charts for process
- DThe current state model can help assist stakeholders in understanding the current state
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B10% (3)
- C83% (25)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A current state domain model supports understanding the as-is environment and identifying improvement opportunities, but it is not a tool for generating Pareto charts, which require separate data collection and frequency analysis.
Identifying improvement opportunities is a primary purpose of current state analysis, as gaps and inefficiencies become visible when the as-is state is documented.
Validating solution scope against the current state is a legitimate use, helping stakeholders confirm that the proposed solution boundaries align with existing processes and systems.
Pareto charts are a statistical quality analysis tool built from defect frequency data, not from domain modeling artifacts. Creating a current state domain model does not produce or support the construction of Pareto charts, making this the exception among the listed reasons.
Helping stakeholders understand the current state is a fundamental goal of creating a current state model, as it establishes a shared baseline before changes are proposed.
Concept tested: Purpose and limitations of current state domain modeling
Source: https://www.iiba.org/standards-and-resources/babok/
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