PFMP · Question #90
Which of the following is not a kind of elicitation techniques?
The correct answer is D. Negotiation techniques. Negotiation techniques are not an elicitation technique category - the recognized categories are survey, collaboration, and facilitation techniques, which are all designed to gather information from stakeholders.
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Which of the following is not a kind of elicitation techniques?
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- ASurvey techniques
- BCollaboration techniques
- CFacilitation techniques
- DNegotiation techniques
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(36 responses)- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D94% (34)
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Negotiation techniques are not an elicitation technique category - the recognized categories are survey, collaboration, and facilitation techniques, which are all designed to gather information from stakeholders.
Survey techniques are a recognized elicitation method used to gather structured quantitative or qualitative input from a broad group of stakeholders through questionnaires.
Collaboration techniques are a recognized elicitation method in which multiple stakeholders work together interactively to surface and define requirements or information.
Facilitation techniques are a recognized elicitation method involving structured workshops or sessions guided by a neutral facilitator to draw out and organize stakeholder input.
Negotiation techniques are not a recognized elicitation technique because elicitation is focused on discovering and gathering information or requirements from stakeholders, whereas negotiation is a conflict resolution and agreement-reaching activity used in stakeholder engagement and conflict management - it extracts concessions or consensus rather than uncovering information.
Concept tested: Elicitation technique categories in requirements management
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/navigating-complexity/practice-guide
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