CCBA · Question #419
A project to replace a financial system uses a waterfall methodology. Initially, meetings with the project subject matter experts (SMEs) were positive. As the project progressed through the requiremen
The correct answer is D. Engaged in consistent collaboration. According to the BABOK® Guide, a business analyst (BA) should collaborate with stakeholders throughout the business analysis process to ensure their needs and expectations are understoodand met. Collaboration involves establishing and maintaining relationships, communicating effe
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A project to replace a financial system uses a waterfall methodology. Initially, meetings with the project subject matter experts (SMEs) were positive. As the project progressed through the requirements and design phases, the SMEs attended fewer meetings, resulting in a delay to the project build phase. What should the business analyst (BA) have done to prevent the delay?
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- ASelected a different project methodology
- BRequested new SMEs participate in the project
- CModified the governance structure
- DEngaged in consistent collaboration
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(25 responses)- A16% (4)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D76% (19)
Explanation
According to the BABOK® Guide, a business analyst (BA) should collaborate with stakeholders throughout the business analysis process to ensure their needs and expectations are understoodand met. Collaboration involves establishing and maintaining relationships, communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, and facilitating decision making. In this scenario, the BA should have engaged in consistent collaboration with the project SMEs to keep them involved and interested in the project, and to address any issues or concerns they may have. This way, the BA could have ensured the SMEs' participation and contribution to the project, and avoided the delay to the project build phase.
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