CBAP · Question #306
Paul has been asked to complete SWOT analysis for his solution scope. What does SWOT analysis mean?
The correct answer is D. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. SWOT is a strategic analysis framework that stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, used to evaluate internal and external factors affecting a solution.
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Paul has been asked to complete SWOT analysis for his solution scope. What does SWOT analysis mean?
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- AStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Time
- BStakeholder Weaknesses, Organizational Threats
- CStakeholders Weaknesses, Organization, Threats
- DStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
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(20 responses)- B10% (2)
- C5% (1)
- D85% (17)
Why each option
SWOT is a strategic analysis framework that stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, used to evaluate internal and external factors affecting a solution.
Incorrect because 'Time' is not part of the SWOT acronym - the T specifically stands for Threats, which represents external risks to the solution or organization.
Incorrect because it collapses four distinct concepts into two and redefines the letters - SWOT does not stand for Stakeholder Weaknesses and Organizational Threats.
Incorrect because S stands for Strengths, not Stakeholders, and the acronym does not include Organization as a standalone letter - this misrepresents all four components.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats is the correct and universally accepted expansion of the SWOT acronym. The framework evaluates internal factors (strengths and weaknesses of the solution or organization) alongside external factors (opportunities to exploit and threats to mitigate). It is a standard technique in business analysis for solution assessment and strategic planning.
Concept tested: SWOT analysis acronym and strategic framework definition
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