CCBA Business & Leadership 3

Question 1

Which leadership style is most aligned with the CCBA's expectation of a business analyst acting as a change agent?

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership that inspires stakeholders toward a shared vision

Answer

Transformational leadership inspires stakeholders to embrace change and align with a shared vision, reflecting the BA's role as a change agent.

Question 2

A BA identifies that a proposed solution exceeds the current budget. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Present options with trade-offs to decision-makers so they can make an informed choice

Answer

Presenting trade-off options enables informed decision-making by those with budgetary authority, which is a key BA responsibility.

Question 3

In a business analysis context, 'solution scope' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The subset of the solution that will be developed and delivered as part of the initiative

Answer

Solution scope defines the specific capabilities and features that will be delivered, distinguishing what is in scope from what is not.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'stakeholder influence' in the BABOK framework?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a stakeholder can affect the outcome of the business analysis work or solution

Answer

Stakeholder influence refers to the power a stakeholder has to shape, block, or accelerate business analysis outcomes and solution direction.

Question 5

A BA discovers midway through a project that the original business need has shifted. What should the BA do first?

Accepted Answer

Re-validate the business need with key stakeholders and assess impact on current work

Answer

Re-validating the business need with stakeholders ensures that ongoing work remains aligned with current organizational goals before further action.

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