CCBA · Question #621
A Chief Information Officer (CIO) was discussing a solution approach for a technology project in a meeting where a business analyst (BA) was also present. Stakeholders were discussing advantages and…
The correct answer is B. The trade-off and value to stakeholders. The BA should prioritize trade-offs and stakeholder valueto ensure that the selected solutionmaximizes benefits while minimizing risks and costs. BABOK® Guide (Chapter 6.1 - Define Solution Approach)emphasizes thatevaluating trade-offs ensures that stakeholders receive the most…
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A Chief Information Officer (CIO) was discussing a solution approach for a technology project in a meeting where a business analyst (BA) was also present. Stakeholders were discussing advantages and disadvantages of each solution approach. What should be the top priority for the BA in assessing the solution approach?
Options
- AThe strategic design options
- BThe trade-off and value to stakeholders
- CThe strategic alignment with the balanced scorecard
- DThe total cost of ownership of the project
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- B83% (19)
- C9% (2)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
The BA should prioritize trade-offs and stakeholder valueto ensure that the selected solutionmaximizes benefits while minimizing risks and costs. BABOK® Guide (Chapter 6.1 - Define Solution Approach)emphasizes thatevaluating trade-offs ensures that stakeholders receive the most valuable and feasible solution. Strategic design options (Option A)help in brainstorming but do not assess value trade-offs. Balanced scorecard alignment (Option C)is useful but not the top priority in selecting an Total cost of ownership (Option D)is important but is only one factor in evaluating trade-offs.
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