Business Analysis Flashcards

Which diagram is typically used in the preliminary phases of analysis to describe the relevant components?

Answer: Activity

Activity diagrams are highly effective in the early analysis phases for visualizing the flow of work, processes, and interactions between system components or business actors. They help BAs understand the current state, identify bottlenecks, and model proposed future states by detailing the sequence of actions and decisions.

An asbestos abatement project should be managed and overseen by the following parties for responsibility and liability reasons:

Answer: An independent consulting firm

Asbestos abatement projects carry significant health, safety, and legal risks. An independent consulting firm specializing in environmental health and safety provides unbiased expertise, ensures compliance with regulations, and offers an objective assessment of the work. Their involvement helps manage liability for the property owner by providing third-party verification of proper procedures and outcomes.

The BA can decide when information connected with an entity may impact the validity of information values, the manner in which decisions are made in a process, and the organizational priorities by using the following modeling concept, which was utilized to develop a set of views of requirements.

Answer: Rules

Business rules define or constrain aspects of a business, influencing how information is processed, decisions are made, and operations are conducted. By modeling business rules, a BA can understand how data validity is enforced, how processes branch based on conditions, and how organizational policies dictate system behavior. This provides a structured way to capture critical constraints and logic that shape requirements.

Which of the following is a strategy for reducing technological risks?

Answer: Restricting access through physical measures to IT equipment

Restricting physical access to IT equipment is a fundamental security measure that directly reduces technological risks like data breaches, hardware tampering, and unauthorized system access. While other options address different types of risks (e.g., power stability, data backup), physical security prevents direct malicious or accidental interference with the technology itself.

The results of a feasibility analysis do not include any of the following, except

Answer: Overview of the strategy that will be used to implement a new set of capabilities

A feasibility analysis assesses the practicality and viability of a proposed project or solution. Its results typically include an overview of the recommended approach or strategy for implementation, outlining how the new capabilities can be delivered. This helps stakeholders understand the path forward and whether the project is achievable within given constraints.

What steps would you take during requisition validation to evaluate each requisition or feature to make sure it adds value?

Answer: Determine buss value

During requisition validation, the primary goal is to ensure that each requirement or feature contributes meaningfully to the business objectives. This involves determining the business value by assessing its potential benefits, return on investment, and alignment with strategic goals. Quantifiable evaluation standards, dependencies, and assumptions are important, but they serve the overarching purpose of establishing the business value.

Which technology does Peter need to employ to construct a navigation flow?

Answer: Prototype

A prototype is an early sample or model of a product used to test concepts, gather feedback, and visualize user interaction. When constructing a navigation flow, a prototype allows users to click through screens and experience the intended user journey, making it an ideal tool for demonstrating and refining how users will move through an application or system.

Every one of the following is necessary to get ready for requirements elicitation sessions EXCEPT:

Answer: a strategy for the demands Techniques for elicitation to be employed in the session

While having a strategy for elicitation techniques is crucial for the overall elicitation process, it's not something you prepare during the session itself. Before a session, you prepare objectives, desired outcomes, and gauge group consensus ability to ensure the session is productive. The strategy for which techniques to use is determined before scheduling and preparing for specific sessions.

Diego has recorded the required attributes in a list. He wants to communicate them in a way that all parties can understand. What kind of standard can best convey this information?

Answer: Matrix

A matrix is an excellent tool for communicating detailed information, especially attributes, in a structured and easily understandable format. It allows for clear organization of data, showing relationships between different elements (e.g., requirements and their attributes like priority, source, status, owner). This tabular representation makes it simple for all stakeholders to review and comprehend complex sets of information.

Which of the following outputs includes a document suitable for the technology and the recording of the information supplied by the stakeholder?

Answer: Elicitation results

Elicitation results are the raw, unrefined information gathered directly from stakeholders during elicitation activities. This output includes all the documented information, regardless of its format (notes, diagrams, recordings), and serves as the foundation for further analysis and formal documentation. It captures the stakeholder's input in a way suitable for the technology used during elicitation.

Which of the following must occur before doing a structured walkthrough?

Answer: A list of appropriate reviewers

A structured walkthrough is a formal review process for requirements, designs, or code. Before conducting one, it's essential to identify and invite appropriate reviewers who have the necessary expertise and perspective to provide valuable feedback. This ensures that the walkthrough is effective and that all relevant stakeholders are involved in validating the artifact being reviewed.