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CBAP · Question #405

Stakeholders have indicated concerns with the level of uncertainty they are willing to accept with the solution. What type of analysis can the business analyst (BA) use to alleviate these concerns?

The correct answer is D. Risk. Risk analysis identifies, evaluates, and develops responses to uncertainties associated with a solution, directly addressing stakeholder concerns about acceptable levels of uncertainty.

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

Question

Stakeholders have indicated concerns with the level of uncertainty they are willing to accept with the solution. What type of analysis can the business analyst (BA) use to alleviate these concerns?

Options

  • AGap
  • BFinancial
  • CRequirements
  • DRisk

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    13% (3)
  • D
    79% (19)

Why each option

Risk analysis identifies, evaluates, and develops responses to uncertainties associated with a solution, directly addressing stakeholder concerns about acceptable levels of uncertainty.

AGap

Gap analysis compares the current state to a desired future state to identify deficiencies, but it does not address uncertainty levels or risk tolerance.

BFinancial

Financial analysis evaluates costs, benefits, and return on investment but does not directly identify or mitigate uncertainties stakeholders are concerned about.

CRequirements

Requirements analysis focuses on understanding, documenting, and verifying stakeholder needs but does not address the uncertainty or risk associated with a solution.

DRiskCorrect

Risk analysis provides a structured approach to identifying potential threats and uncertainties, assessing their likelihood and impact, and defining mitigation or contingency responses. By presenting stakeholders with a clear picture of risks and planned responses, the BA helps stakeholders understand and manage the level of uncertainty involved in the solution.

Concept tested: Risk analysis to address solution uncertainty

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

Topics

#risk analysis#uncertainty management#stakeholder concerns#risk tolerance

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