CCBA Study Guide 2026
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CCBA exam key facts
- The CCBA exam consists of 130 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions formulated from the BABOK Guide. Source
- The CCBA exam is 180 minutes long. Source
- IIBA does not publish a numeric passing score for the CCBA exam and gives performance indicators instead. Source
- The CCBA application fee is US$145. Source
- CCBA candidates have up to three exam attempts within the one-year approved application term. Source
- The CCBA credential must be renewed every three years. Source
📋 CCBA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CCBA Topics to Study (54)
✍️ Sample CCBA Questions & Answers
1. What is a 'business rule' in the context of business analysis?
A business rule is a specific, actionable statement that defines or constrains business conduct — it governs how decisions are made, actions are taken, or conditions are evaluated within the business.
2. What are key performance indicators (KPIs) for solution evaluation?
KPIs provide objective measures of solution performance against defined business objectives.
3. In the context of CCBA strategy analysis, 'organizational readiness assessment' is used to:
An organizational readiness assessment evaluates whether the organization has the culture, capability, and willingness to successfully adopt the proposed change.
4. According to the BABOK Guide, underlying competencies differ from techniques because they:
Underlying competencies are broad, cross-cutting skills and behaviors that support all BA activities, while techniques are specific methods used for particular tasks.
5. Under the BABOK Guide, what does 'organizational readiness assessment' primarily evaluate?
Organizational readiness assessment evaluates whether the organization has the culture, processes, and people needed to successfully adopt and sustain a change.
6. Which of the following BEST illustrates a 'computation rule' in business analysis?
A computation rule defines how a value is calculated — specifying the formula or algorithm used to derive a result, such as a bonus amount calculated from salary and performance factors.
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- A timed, full-length CCBA mock exam — 130 questions in 150 minutes with a 70% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
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- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
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- CCBA flashcards built from the same question bank.
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Sources & references
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