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CBAP · Question #335
CBAP Question #335: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D. Benchmarking. Benchmarking involves testing and measuring two or more items against each other using defined criteria to determine which performs best for a given purpose.
Question
Bob and Susan are business analysts for their organization. They are examining two materials that could be used in an upcoming project. They are testing the materials and measuring the results of each test to compare the materials to each other. This process will help Bob and Susan determine which material is best for their upcoming project. What type of process are Bob and Susan completing with these materials?
Options
- AFeasibility study
- BStress test
- CAlternative identification
- DBenchmarking
Explanation
Benchmarking involves testing and measuring two or more items against each other using defined criteria to determine which performs best for a given purpose.
Common mistakes.
- A. A feasibility study evaluates whether a proposed project or solution is viable and achievable, not a direct performance comparison of two specific materials through testing.
- B. A stress test pushes a system or material to its limits to find failure points, which is not the same as comparatively measuring two materials to select the better one.
- C. Alternative identification is the process of generating a list of possible solutions or options, not the act of testing and measuring those options against each other.
Concept tested. Benchmarking as a comparative evaluation technique
Reference. https://www.iiba.org/standards-and-resources/babok/
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