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You are the business analyst for a large, complex solution and you are working with the stakeholders to determine the prioritization of the requirements. You would like to use the decision analysis to

The correct answer is D. The future value of the requirements. Decision analysis in BABOK relies on knowing the nature of the decision, relevant values and objectives, possible decisions, and their consequences - the future value of requirements is not one of the four components.

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Question

You are the business analyst for a large, complex solution and you are working with the stakeholders to determine the prioritization of the requirements. You would like to use the decision analysis to determine the best decision for the requirements outcome. You must know four things as part of decision analysis. Which one of the following will not help you with this approach to the requirements prioritization process?

Options

  • AThe values, goals, and objectives that are relevant to the requirements
  • BThe consequences of each possible decision
  • CThe nature of the decision that must be made
  • DThe future value of the requirements

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    8% (4)
  • B
    17% (9)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    71% (37)

Why each option

Decision analysis in BABOK relies on knowing the nature of the decision, relevant values and objectives, possible decisions, and their consequences - the future value of requirements is not one of the four components.

AThe values, goals, and objectives that are relevant to the requirements

Values, goals, and objectives relevant to the requirements is one of the four recognized components of decision analysis and does help guide the prioritization process.

BThe consequences of each possible decision

The consequences of each possible decision is explicitly one of the four components of decision analysis and is essential for evaluating prioritization outcomes.

CThe nature of the decision that must be made

The nature of the decision that must be made is the first foundational component of decision analysis, establishing the context and type of choice being evaluated.

DThe future value of the requirementsCorrect

The four elements of decision analysis as defined in BABOK are: the nature of the decision to be made, the values and goals relevant to the decision, the possible decisions available, and the consequences of each decision. 'The future value of the requirements' is not a defined component of this framework and does not map to the decision analysis approach for requirements prioritization.

Concept tested: Decision analysis components for requirements prioritization

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#decision analysis#requirements prioritization#consequence evaluation#goals and objectives

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