BPA Project Planning & Deployment 2

Question 1

Which process characteristic makes it the STRONGEST candidate for automation?

Accepted Answer

High volume, rule-based, and stable

Answer

High-volume, rule-based, stable processes deliver the best automation ROI with the lowest maintenance risk.

Question 2

In a RACI matrix for an automation project, what does the 'A' role signify?

Accepted Answer

The person ultimately answerable for the outcome

Answer

Accountable is the single owner who signs off and answers for the deliverable.

Question 3

A business case shows an automation costs $60,000 and saves $5,000 per month. What is the payback period?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

$60,000 divided by $5,000 per month equals a 12-month payback period.

Question 4

Stakeholders keep adding new features mid-project. What is the BEST control mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A formal change control process with impact assessment

Answer

Formal change control evaluates the cost, schedule, and scope impact before approving changes.

Question 5

What does the critical path in an automation project schedule represent?

Accepted Answer

The longest sequence of dependent tasks determining the minimum project duration

Answer

Any delay on critical path tasks directly delays the project finish date.

BPA - Business Process Automation Certification Practice Test