PMI-PBA practice questions 81–90

1. Question 81 · 157 in bank

   A business analyst needs to estimate the effort associated with project requirements. However, the lack of detail is concerning. What technique could the business analyst use to help alleviate this concern?

   • ADecomposition model
   • BSwimlane diagram
   • CBusiness analysis work plan
   • DContext diagram

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Decomposition model Decomposition model is a technique that involves breaking down a complex entity into smaller and more manageable components. Decomposition model can help the business analyst to estimate the effort associated with project requirements by providing a hierarchical structure of the requirements, showing the dependencies and relationships among them, and allowing for more accurate and detailed estimation at lower levels. References: = PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline (2019), page 13; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (2015), page 71.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Ngunhucho

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2. Question 82 · 157 in bank

   Change control systems include provisions to implement changes without formal review in the event of an emergency. When the provision is utilized:

   • Achanges must still be documented and captured.
   • Bthe risk associated with the change is not evaluated.
   • Ca change control board should be established.
   • Dchanges can be applied without further managerial involvement.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Even in the event of an emergency, changes made to a project should be documented and captured in the change control system. While the formal review process may be expedited or streamlined during emergencies, it is important to maintain a record of the changes for documentation and tracking purposes.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — AlphaD

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3. Question 83 · 157 in bank

   A business analyst conducts an initial review to define scope. The analysis includes the review of the business case, project goals, and objectives to obtain the necessary and required context. Based on that information, the business analyst determines that this is a large project with multiple interfaces which could cost the company money that was not initially included in the budget. What characteristics of the project are needed to determine the approach so that the business analyst can validate whether they will need to have a discussion about the budget?

   • ASelected project life cycle
   • BBusiness analysis deliverables to be produced
   • CType of elicitation activities to be conducted
   • DDecision on the type of models to be used

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   Answer: A

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4. Question 84 · 157 in bank

   The project team is early in the development phase of a new product. The project will need to be completed on a tight timeline and with a lean budget. What should the team do to reduce the risk of rework?

   • AOrganize a new elicitation workshop.
   • BPerform a Pareto analysis on the requirements.
   • CValidate the requirements before continuing with development.
   • DAsk the project sponsor to prioritize the requirements.

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   Answer: C

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5. Question 85 · 157 in bank

   A company is developing a new product for a customer and is required to verify and validate the product against the customer’s acceptance test plan and requirements. The product was successfully verified against the acceptance test criteria, but the customer does not believe that the product meets the requirements. This occurred because the customer’s acceptance test plan:

   • Awas not formally accepted by the company.
   • Bwas incomplete and missing requirements.
   • Cdid not have measurable and testable requirements.
   • Dwas not included in the work breakdown structure.

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 86 · 157 in bank

   A business analyst has been asked to investigate a problem. This investigation will provide input towards developing a business case. The business analyst wants to first understand the company’s current business processes. Which technique should the business analyst use?

   • AMoSCoW
   • BRACI matrix
   • CObservation
   • DUser stories

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Observation is a technique that involves actively watching and documenting the activities and processes of a business or organization in order to understand how they operate and to identify any areas for improvement. This technique can be particularly useful for a business analyst who is trying to understand the company's current business processes, as it allows them to see firsthand how work is being done and to identify any potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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7. Question 87 · 157 in bank

   In the middle of a project, a new requirement was added to the scope. The business analyst must determine if any impacts, dependencies, or risks are associated with the addition to the scope. What task should the business analyst perform in order to identify these impacts?

   • AManage requirements traceability.
   • BManage assumptions and constraints.
   • CManage solution scope.
   • DManage requirements prioritization.

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   To identify impacts, dependencies, or risks associated with a new requirement added to the scope, the business analyst should manage solution scope. Managing solution scope involves ensuring that the scope of the project is well-defined, understood by all stakeholders, and aligned with the business objectives. It involves identifying the boundaries and constraints of the project, and ensuring that changes to the scope are carefully considered and managed. In this case, the business analyst should perform a scope impact analysis to identify any impacts, dependencies, or risks associated with the addition of the new requirement to the scope. This may involve reviewing the existing project plan, analyzing the impact of the new requirement on the project timeline, resources, and budget, and identifying any dependencies or risks that may be associated with the change.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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8. Question 88 · 157 in bank

   A project team has 120 days to deliver a solution, but the stakeholders have too many requirements for the delivery window. What requirements prioritization technique should be used to determine which requirements will be delivered?

   • AMultivoting
   • BMoSCoW
   • CTime-boxing
   • DBudget analysis

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   Answer: B

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9. Question 89 · 157 in bank

   The business analyst wants to ensure that requirement changes can be formally tracked after the product is baselined. What will the business analyst need to evaluate the proposed change?

   • AScope statement
   • BImpact analysis
   • CRequirements management plan
   • DPareto analysis

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   To evaluate a proposed requirement change after the product is baselined, the business analyst will need to conduct an impact analysis. An impact analysis is a tool used to assess the potential impact of a change on a project or product. It involves identifying the potential impacts of the change on the project schedule, budget, resources, and deliverables, and evaluating the potential risks and benefits of the change. In this case, the business analyst should conduct an impact analysis to evaluate the proposed requirement change and determine whether it should be implemented. This may involve reviewing the change request, identifying the potential impacts on the project or product, and assessing the risks and benefits of the change.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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10. Question 90 · 157 in bank

    When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for:

    • Aanalyzing the impact on business and underlying systems.
    • Bprioritizing and scheduling the changes requested.
    • Censuring that change-related incidents are minimized in production.
    • Danalyzing the impact to the project schedule and budget.

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    Answer: A

    Explanation

    When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for analyzing the impact on business and underlying systems. Change requests are requests for changes to a project or product that are submitted by stakeholders. As a business analyst, it is your responsibility to analyze the impact of change requests on the business and underlying systems. This may involve reviewing the request, gathering additional information, analyzing the impact on business processes, and identifying any potential risks or impacts to the project or product.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Proctored_Expert

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