BA Role Skills and Competencies 4

Question 1

A BA is asked to assess the feasibility of a proposed solution. Which factor should they evaluate FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Alignment with business objectives and strategic goals

Answer

Feasibility assessment must start with strategic alignment to ensure the solution addresses the actual business need.

Question 2

Which competency enables a BA to translate a business problem into a structured set of requirements that developers can implement?

Accepted Answer

Analytical thinking and problem decomposition

Answer

Breaking down complex problems into structured, actionable requirements is the core analytical skill of a business analyst.

Question 3

A BA discovers a business rule that contradicts a system requirement already approved by the sponsor. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Document the conflict and initiate a formal change request review

Answer

Contradictions between business rules and approved requirements must follow the formal change control process to maintain integrity.

Question 4

What is the role of a BA during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)?

Accepted Answer

Supporting end users by clarifying requirements and logging defects related to requirements gaps

Answer

During UAT, BAs serve as the bridge between business users and the development team, helping interpret requirements and triage defects.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a BA demonstrating 'business acumen'?

Accepted Answer

Understanding how the proposed solution impacts revenue, cost, and competitive positioning

Answer

Business acumen means understanding the organizational and financial context of decisions, not just their technical aspects.

(BA) Business Analyst Practice Test