CCBA Strategy Analysis Flashcards

Which BABOK v3 knowledge area is primarily concerned with defining the future state and determining actions required to transition from the current state?

Answer: Strategy Analysis

Strategy Analysis focuses on defining the future state, understanding the change needed, and identifying the work required to transition from the current to the future state.

A business analyst is assessing the current organizational environment to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Which technique is most appropriate?

Answer: SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis evaluates internal Strengths and Weaknesses alongside external Opportunities and Threats to inform strategic decisions.

In BABOK v3 Strategy Analysis, what is the primary output of the 'Define Future State' task?

Answer: Future State Description

The 'Define Future State' task produces a Future State Description that outlines the desired conditions the organization needs to meet its business objectives.

A business analyst identifies a gap between the current state and the desired future state. This gap is best described as a:

Answer: Business Need

A business need represents the gap between the current state and the desired future state that drives the need for change.

Which element is NOT typically part of defining the current state in strategy analysis?

Answer: Solution design specifications

Solution design specifications belong to the Requirements Analysis and Design Definition knowledge area, not to current state analysis in Strategy Analysis.

When assessing risks associated with a change strategy, which approach best supports the CCBA strategy analysis process?

Answer: Evaluate probability and impact of potential negative outcomes

Effective risk assessment in strategy analysis involves evaluating the probability and impact of potential negative outcomes to inform change strategy decisions.