PMI-PBA practice questions 11–20

1. Question 11 · 157 in bank

   Requirements elicitation for a project is occurring. The marketing, acquisition, and production departments want to include specific requirements. The CEO has a requirement to deploy in three months. Which of the following actions will have a greater influence on the project success?

   • AEstimate the effort required for each requirement and develop as many functionalities as possible.
   • BPrioritize and develop the requirements of the marketing department since the project will impact a greater number of people.
   • CConduct a stakeholder analysis and balance requirements by understanding the relative power associated with each stakeholder group.
   • DExplain the situation to the CEO and try to obtain an extension of the contract for the actual time necessary to develop the system.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. Conducting a stakeholder analysis and balancing the requirements by understanding the relative power associated with each stakeholder group will have a greater influence on the project success. Stakeholder analysis is the process of identifying the stakeholders in a project and analyzing their needs, interests, and influence on the project. By conducting a stakeholder analysis, the project team can understand the relative power and influence of each stakeholder group and prioritize the requirements accordingly. This can help ensure that the project meets the needs of all stakeholders and has a greater chance of success.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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2. Question 12 · 157 in bank

   

   A company uses a prioritization range of 1–10, in which 10 represents the highest or best. According to the information from the table, which option should the business analyst recommend?

   • A3
   • B4
   • C2
   • D1

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   To determine the recommended option, we need to calculate the total score for each option by multiplying the weight by the score for each category and then summing the results. Keep in mind that the weight for cost should be negative For option 1: (7 x 10) + (-3 x 1) = 67 For option 2: (7 x 5) + (-3 x 10) = 5 For option 3: (7 x 10) + (-3 x 3) = 61 For option 4: (7 x 7) + (-3 x 5) = 34 Based on these calculations, the business analyst should recommend option 1, which has the highest total score of 67. Therefore, the answer is D. 1

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Zoooma

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3. Question 13 · 157 in bank

   Which of the following is a properly written requirement statement?

   • AThe pot shall be usable in the oven or on the stove.
   • BThe pot shall prominently display the company brand.
   • CThe pot shall be manufactured in the following colors; yellow, red, brown, blue.
   • DThe pot shall be lightweight and heat up quickly.

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   Answer: C

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4. Question 14 · 157 in bank

   A company is working on the next big release of their best-selling product. The requirements will be validated through in-person validation sessions. What would be the most viable technique to use in this scenario?

   • AA use-case development session
   • BA review of the previous version
   • CA review of the solution prototype
   • DA brainstorming session

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Prototyping is in 4.5.5 Elicitation Techniques.Since prototypes are tangible, stakeholders are able to experiment with a model of the final product rather than discussing abstract representations of the requirements.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — qunfei

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5. Question 15 · 157 in bank

   A company wants to improve the service to its customers by reducing complaint response time by 40%. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to redesign and optimize their internal processes and support it with a new product. The client thinks that disruption and short-term loss of productivity is inevitable. Where can the business analyst best reflect the intangible costs associated with this change?

   • AIn the requirements specification document
   • BIn the balanced score card chart
   • CIn the pay-back analysis
   • DIn the business case

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   The business case is a document that provides the justification for initiating a project or program. It describes the business problem or opportunity, the benefits and costs of the proposed solution, and the risks and assumptions involved. The business case also includes the intangible costs and benefits associated with the change, such as the disruption and short-term loss of productivity that the client anticipates. The business analyst can use the business case to communicate the value proposition of the project or program to the stakeholders and decision makers. References: PMI Guide to Business Analysis, Chapter 3, Section 3.2.1

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ngunhucho

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6. Question 16 · 157 in bank

   The document that defines the process for managing requirements revisions is the:

   • Aproject management plan.
   • Bcommunications management plan.
   • Cscope management plan.
   • Dchange management plan.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   The change management plan is the document that defines the process for managing requirements revisions. It outlines how changes to requirements will be documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated to stakeholders. The plan also defines who has the authority to approve changes, how changes will be tracked and reported, and what impact changes will have on the project timeline, budget, and scope. The project management plan is a broader document that includes many components, including the scope management plan and the communications management plan, but it is not specifically focused on managing requirements revisions. The communications management plan outlines how project communications will be planned, structured, and controlled, but it does not specifically address managing requirements revisions. The scope management plan outlines how the project scope will be defined, monitored, controlled, and validated, but it is not specifically focused on managing requirements revisions.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Zoooma

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7. Question 17 · 157 in bank

   Which of the following best describes the function of the requirements baseline?

   • ATracks the progress of requirements documentation.
   • BDefines how the project will be scheduled.
   • CProvides the basis for the development scope.
   • DControls the product development and evolution.

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 18 · 157 in bank

   What is a standardized, effective, and efficient way to manage changes to project documentation?

   • AA change control board
   • BA requirements traceability matrix
   • CA configuration management system
   • DA configuration verification and audit system

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   BA Practice Guide 5.8.2.1 Configuration Management System (CMS) Configuration management helps to ensure the product or service being built conforms to its approved requirements. It provides a process to verify this conformance, document changes, and report the status of each change throughout the project life cycle. It includes documentation, a tracking process and defined approval levels necessary for authorizing changes. Configuration management for business analysis ensures that (a) the requirements and requirements-related documents are stored where they can be easily accessed by project stakeholders and are safeguarded from loss; and (b) access to previous versions of documents is available when needed.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — xRae

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9. Question 19 · 157 in bank

   During the project execution phase, the client requests the addition of a new feature. Which of the following would allow the business analyst to determine the impact for the specific requirement change?

   • ARequirements management tool
   • BRequirements traceability matrix
   • CRequirements cards
   • DRequirements baseline

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 20 · 157 in bank

    A stakeholder wants to modify an existing feature. Which of the following would be used to determine the scope of the change on the product?

    • ASequence diagram
    • BRequirements traceability matrix
    • CRequirements attributes table
    • DProject schedule and cost baseline

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    Answer: B

    Explanation

    The best option to determine the scope of the change on the product would be the requirements traceability matrix (option B). A requirements traceability matrix is a tool used to trace the relationships between the different requirements of a product, such as functional requirements, design requirements, and test cases. It helps to ensure that all requirements are properly traced and linked to the relevant design, implementation, and testing activities. This can be useful in determining the scope of a change to an existing feature, as it can help to identify which requirements are impacted by the change and what work needs to be done to implement it.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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