BABOK Underlying Competencies 3

Question 1

What does 'facilitation' as an underlying competency enable a business analyst to do?

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Guide groups through structured processes to achieve shared goals, consensus, or decisions

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Write better requirements documents

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Manage the project schedule

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Oversee software development teams

Question 2

A business analyst identifies that a proposed solution will have unintended consequences in a department not originally in scope. This demonstrates:

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Systems thinking

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Scope creep

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Document analysis

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Risk avoidance

Question 3

Which competency helps a business analyst identify the most important issue to address when multiple problems compete for attention?

Accepted Answer

Problem Solving

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Creative Thinking

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Business Knowledge

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Communication Skills

Question 4

Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and compliance requirements falls under which underlying competency category?

Accepted Answer

Business Knowledge

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Interaction Skills

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Analytical Thinking

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Tools and Technology

Question 5

Why is 'adaptability' an important underlying competency for business analysts?

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Business analysts must work across diverse projects, organizations, and methodologies, requiring flexibility in approach

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It allows them to change requirements without approval

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It enables them to avoid following BABOK guidelines

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It helps them negotiate higher salaries

Question 6

The ability to conduct a SWOT analysis to assess an organization's strategic position best demonstrates which underlying competency?

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Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

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Communication Skills

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Interaction Skills

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Tools and Technology