PMI-PBA practice questions 71–80

1. Question 71 · 157 in bank

   A business analyst is preparing a requirements management plan and needs to define a method to deal with a complex project with stakeholders who find it difficult to articulate their needs. Which method would best minimize requirements risk?

   • APrototyping
   • BStakeholder analysis
   • CGroup decision making
   • DQuestionnaires

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Prototyping For a complex project where stakeholders find it difficult to articulate their needs, the prototyping method is one of the best approaches to minimize requirements risk. Visualization of Requirements: Early Validation and Feedback: Incremental Refinement: Clarification of Complex Concepts: Reduction of Ambiguities: Better Decision-Making:

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ngunhucho

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2. Question 72 · 157 in bank

   In the first few weeks after a large implementation of a new web-based application, a critical report failed. Further investigation determined that a worker had been using a field that was not supposed to be used. This issue was not identified in testing. Which technique could have prevented this problem from occurring?

   • APrototyping
   • BUse cases
   • CDocument analysis
   • DDiagrams

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   Answer: B

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3. Question 73 · 157 in bank

   Requirements for a project have already been approved and finalized when a stakeholder approaches the project team with a change to one of their requirements. Which method of document control should the business analyst use to document changes in requirement(s) versioning?

   • AProject plan
   • BStatement of work
   • CTraceability matrix
   • DProblem or opportunity statement

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   Answer: C

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4. Question 74 · 157 in bank

   A company has launched a new online sales application and engaged a focus group to test how quickly the customer could place an order. The focus group also provided feedback on their satisfaction. Which metrics tool should the business analyst use to record the results?

   • AFocus group
   • BBusiness completion
   • CCustomer
   • DSales and marketing

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   Answer: B

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5. Question 75 · 157 in bank

   A business analyst has been assigned to a project team that is redesigning the company’s website. The business analyst has been documenting the relationships between requirements and has found requirements that do not trace to a business need. Which type of requirements are these?

   • ATested
   • BOut-of-scope
   • CImplemented
   • DIn-scope

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 76 · 157 in bank

   A business analyst is working on a project to implement a new call management system for a help desk. They expected the average time interval to answer a call to decrease over time, but the interval has increased instead. Which technique should the business analyst use to investigate the problem?

   • AObservation
   • BProcess modeling
   • CRoot cause analysis
   • DInterviews

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   To investigate the problem of the increased average time interval to answer a call, the business analyst should use root cause analysis. Root cause analysis is a tool used to identify the underlying cause of a problem or issue. It is a structured approach that involves breaking down the problem into smaller components, identifying the potential causes of the problem, and analyzing the relationships between those causes. Root cause analysis can be used to identify the root cause of a wide range of problems, including process issues, quality issues, and performance issues. In this case, the business analyst should use root cause analysis to investigate the increased average time interval to answer a call. This may involve identifying the potential causes of the problem, such as issues with the call management system, staffing levels, or training, and analyzing the relationships between those causes to identify the root cause.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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7. Question 77 · 157 in bank

   A project team has completed the system use cases along with accompanying screen mockups. The business analyst schedules a review meeting with the client team to walk through the artifacts. What is the purpose of this meeting?

   • ATo validate that the system is aligned with the stakeholder requirements
   • BTo verify that the documents are aligned with the transition requirements
   • CTo validate that the documents are aligned with the solution requirements
   • DTo verify that the system is aligned with the quality requirements

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   Answer: C

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   A. To validate that the system is aligned with the stakeholder requirements. The purpose of the meeting is to review the system use cases and screen mockups with the client team in order to validate that the system is aligned with the stakeholder requirements. This meeting provides an opportunity for the client team to provide feedback, clarify any misunderstandings, and ensure that the system design and functionality meet their needs and expectations.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — AlphaD

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8. Question 78 · 157 in bank

   After reviewing a business case, project goals, and objectives, a business analyst determines that the organization prefers taking an exploratory approach to finding the solution that best meets the business need. Which approach best aligns with the business need for this organization?

   • AChange-driven approach
   • BAnalytical approach
   • CWaterfall approach
   • DPlan-driven approach

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   Answer: A

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9. Question 79 · 157 in bank

   The business analyst is planning an approach to formally manage updates to requirements that may be requested by stakeholders. What should the business analyst do?

   • ADocument changes as they occur.
   • BObtain approval from the project sponsor.
   • CDevelop a change control process.
   • DHold firm on scope and reject changes.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. Develop a change control process. To formally manage updates to requirements, the business analyst should develop a change control process. This process outlines the steps and procedures for requesting, reviewing, approving, and implementing changes to requirements.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — AlphaD

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10. Question 80 · 157 in bank

    After completing the requirements, the project manager and business analyst realize that the project scope is not feasible in the projected schedule. The business analyst needs to review the amount of work the team is capable of delivering based on the approved project schedule. Which prioritization technique should the business analyst use?

    • AMultivoting
    • BTime-boxing
    • CWeighted ranking
    • DSWOT analysis

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    Answer: B

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