CCBA · Question #603
A business analyst (BA) is given an additional requirement near the end of the development phase that needs to be incorporated into the system as part of the same release. In this situation, the first
The correct answer is C. Determine whether the additional requirement is traceable to a need.. The BA mustfirst determine whether the additional requirement is traceable to a legitimate business need, ensuring that it is justified before assessing feasibility. BABOK® Guide (Chapter 5.1 - Trace Requirements)states that all requirements should belinked to business needs, obj
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A business analyst (BA) is given an additional requirement near the end of the development phase that needs to be incorporated into the system as part of the same release. In this situation, the first activity the BA performs to understand the effect of the proposed change is to:
Options
- ACheck with the project manager for timeline and budget metrics.
- BDetermine whether stakeholders are available for further elicitation.
- CDetermine whether the additional requirement is traceable to a need.
- DConsult with the technical team for technical feasibility.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B13% (4)
- C78% (25)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
The BA mustfirst determine whether the additional requirement is traceable to a legitimate business need, ensuring that it is justified before assessing feasibility. BABOK® Guide (Chapter 5.1 - Trace Requirements)states that all requirements should belinked to business needs, objectives, and stakeholder requirementsbefore proceeding with implementation. Checking with the project manager (Option A)is necessary for feasibility but comes after traceability is established. Determining stakeholder availability (Option B)does not validate the need for the requirement. Consulting with the technical team (Option D)is important for feasibility but does not validate
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