CCBA Enterprise Analysis 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is enterprise analysis?
- Identifying business needs, recommending solutions, and defining scope for initiatives (Correct answer)
- Analyzing competitors
- Studying the stock market
- Auditing financial statements
Correct answer: Identifying business needs, recommending solutions, and defining scope for initiatives
Enterprise analysis connects business strategy to solution development by identifying needs and assessing options.
Question 2: What is a business case?
- A document justifying a project by outlining the problem, proposed solution, costs, benefits, and risks (Correct answer)
- A legal lawsuit
- A storage container
- A marketing brochure
Correct answer: A document justifying a project by outlining the problem, proposed solution, costs, benefits, and risks
The business case provides decision-makers with the information needed to approve or reject a proposed initiative.
Question 3: What is feasibility analysis?
- Evaluating whether a proposed solution is technically, economically, and organizationally viable (Correct answer)
- Testing software features
- Measuring building sites
- Calculating employee hours
Correct answer: Evaluating whether a proposed solution is technically, economically, and organizationally viable
Feasibility analysis assesses whether a solution can be built, afforded, and successfully implemented within the organization.
Question 4: What is scope management?
- Defining and controlling what is and is not included in a project to prevent scope creep (Correct answer)
- Managing telescopes
- Mouthwash brand management
- Any project management activity
Correct answer: Defining and controlling what is and is not included in a project to prevent scope creep
Scope management ensures the project delivers agreed-upon deliverables without uncontrolled expansion.
Question 5: What is a current state assessment?
- Analyzing the existing business environment, processes, and capabilities before proposing changes (Correct answer)
- Only reviewing current finances
- Checking employee attendance
- Reviewing last year's projects
Correct answer: Analyzing the existing business environment, processes, and capabilities before proposing changes
Understanding the current state provides the baseline for identifying gaps and measuring improvement.
Question 6: What are strategic objectives in enterprise analysis?
- High-level goals that align organizational initiatives with business strategy and vision (Correct answer)
- Daily task lists
- Employee personal goals
- Short-term sales targets
Correct answer: High-level goals that align organizational initiatives with business strategy and vision
Strategic objectives ensure that BA initiatives support the organization's overall direction and priorities.
What is enterprise analysis?