CBAP · Question #90
You are the business analyst for the NHQ Organization. Management has asked that you examine the workflow and internal processes for order fulfillment. Specifically they'd like you to complete an in-d
The correct answer is C. Enterprise analysis. Examining organizational workflows, internal processes, and documenting business problems and opportunities is the core activity of the Enterprise Analysis knowledge area in BABOK.
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You are the business analyst for the NHQ Organization. Management has asked that you examine the workflow and internal processes for order fulfillment. Specifically they'd like you to complete an in-depth analysis and documentation of the business problems and opportunities that may be exist for the organization. What business analysis knowledge area does this activity map to?
Options
- ARequirements elicitation
- BSolution assessment and validation
- CEnterprise analysis
- DRequirements management and communication
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- C75% (18)
- D17% (4)
Why each option
Examining organizational workflows, internal processes, and documenting business problems and opportunities is the core activity of the Enterprise Analysis knowledge area in BABOK.
Requirements elicitation is focused on drawing out requirements from stakeholders, not on analyzing existing workflows and documenting business problems at an enterprise level.
Solution assessment and validation occurs after a solution has been proposed or built, evaluating whether it meets the stated requirements - not analyzing existing business problems.
Enterprise Analysis focuses on understanding the business need at an organizational level, including analyzing current processes, identifying problems and opportunities, and defining the business case before requirements are gathered. This knowledge area is specifically concerned with in-depth analysis of the enterprise environment to determine what changes are needed and why.
Requirements management and communication deals with tracking, maintaining, and communicating requirements after they have been defined, not with analyzing business processes and problems.
Concept tested: BABOK Enterprise Analysis knowledge area
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