CBAP Question #492: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D. Add the feature to the product backlog for future prioritization. In adaptive (agile) development, change requests to approved features are handled by adding them to the product backlog so the team can prioritize them relative to other work.

Question

The stakeholder of a new product that is in early adaptive development has requested a change to an approved feature. How should the business analyst (BA) handle this change?

Options

AChange the business analysis approach to predictive
BObtain formal approval through change request process
CInclude The requirement in the next Iteration
DAdd the feature to the product backlog for future prioritization

Explanation

In adaptive (agile) development, change requests to approved features are handled by adding them to the product backlog so the team can prioritize them relative to other work.

Common mistakes.

A. Switching the business analysis approach to predictive because of a single change request contradicts the adaptive methodology and eliminates its core benefits of flexibility.
B. A formal change request approval process is a predictive (waterfall) control mechanism, not aligned with adaptive development practices.
C. Including the requirement in the next iteration bypasses proper backlog prioritization and may displace higher-priority work without team and stakeholder agreement.

Concept tested. Adaptive development change management via product backlog

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

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