Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring Flashcards

Which component of a business analysis plan describes the processes that will be used to manage changes to business analysis information?

Answer: Requirements management plan

The requirements management plan documents how changes to requirements will be identified, evaluated, tracked, and communicated throughout the project.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a business analysis performance assessment?

Answer: Identifying improvements to business analysis processes and deliverables

Business analysis performance assessments are conducted to identify areas where business analysis processes, deliverables, and outcomes can be improved in current and future work.

When planning stakeholder engagement, which factor is MOST important for a business analyst to consider?

Answer: The stakeholder's influence, interest, and attitude toward the change

Influence, interest, and attitude are the key dimensions used to categorize stakeholders and plan appropriate engagement strategies.

Which technique is BEST suited for identifying all relevant stakeholders for a business analysis initiative?

Answer: Stakeholder map or onion diagram

Stakeholder maps and onion diagrams are specifically designed to visually identify and categorize all parties who may be affected by or have influence over a change initiative.

In business analysis planning, what does the term 'governance' primarily refer to?

Answer: Decision-making authority and accountability for business analysis work

Governance in business analysis planning refers to establishing who has authority to make decisions, who is accountable for outcomes, and how business analysis work will be monitored and controlled.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a traceability matrix in business analysis?

Answer: Linking requirements to their sources and downstream deliverables

A traceability matrix links requirements to their origin (business needs, goals, or regulations) and to downstream deliverables such as designs, test cases, and implemented functionality.