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A company wants to increase transaction service offerings using its online channels. The existing application already has some of the required functionality. A new project has been initiated to implem

The correct answer is A. Perform gap analysis of current and future states. A gap analysis compares the current state of the application to the desired future state to determine what changes are necessary. BABOK® Guide (Chapter 5.2 - Analyze Current State)states thatgap analysis identifies missing functionality and helps define the scope of Evaluating co

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A company wants to increase transaction service offerings using its online channels. The existing application already has some of the required functionality. A new project has been initiated to implement the additional capabilities, but the company management is unsure of the complexity of the project. What exercise must be carried out to determine the changes needed in the new application?

Options

  • APerform gap analysis of current and future states
  • BEvaluate competitor applications
  • CAssess organizational culture
  • DIdentify internal solution component dependencies

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    73% (22)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    17% (5)

Explanation

A gap analysis compares the current state of the application to the desired future state to determine what changes are necessary. BABOK® Guide (Chapter 5.2 - Analyze Current State)states thatgap analysis identifies missing functionality and helps define the scope of Evaluating competitors (Option B)is useful but does not address internal requirements. Assessing organizational culture (Option C)helps with change management but does not define changes to the system. Identifying dependencies (Option D)is useful but does not define the necessary functionality

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