BABOK Business Analysis Core Concepts

Question 1

What are the six core concepts of the BABOK Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM)?

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Change, Need, Solution, Stakeholder, Value, Context

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Scope, Risk, Quality, Cost, Time, Resources

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Goals, Objectives, KPIs, Metrics, Outcomes, Benefits

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Elicitation, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Review

Question 2

In the BACCM, what does 'Context' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The circumstances that influence, are influenced by, and provide understanding of a change

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The project management methodology used

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The technical environment of the solution

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The organizational hierarchy

Question 3

What does 'Need' represent in the BACCM?

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A problem or opportunity to be addressed

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A stakeholder's personal preferences

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A specific functional requirement

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A project deliverable

Question 4

What is a 'stakeholder' as defined in BABOK?

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A group or individual with a relationship to the change, the need, or the solution

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Only the project sponsor and client

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Any employee in the organization

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Only those who approve requirements

Question 5

What is the role of a 'business analyst' according to BABOK?

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To facilitate the identification and definition of solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals

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To manage the project schedule and budget

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To develop the technical architecture of solutions

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To approve project deliverables

Question 6

What is 'business analysis' as defined by BABOK?

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The practice of enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value

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The practice of managing business requirements documentation

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A subset of project management focused on scope

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The process of auditing business performance