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
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📋 CCBA Exam Format at a Glance

130
Questions
150 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

📚 CCBA Topics to Study (54)

✍️ Sample CCBA Questions & Answers

1. What is a 'business rule' in the context of business analysis?
✓ A specific directive that defines or constrains some aspect of the business, governing behavior, action, or decision

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?
✓ Measurable values that demonstrate how effectively a solution achieves its objectives

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:
✓ Evaluate the organization's ability and willingness to accept a proposed change

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:
✓ Are reusable skills applied broadly across all BA work rather than specific task-level tools

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?
✓ The organization's ability to accept and sustain a proposed change

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?
✓ Annual bonus = base salary × (performance rating / 5) × bonus percentage

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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  1. iiba.org — Eligibility, retake policy, score release, test delivery, fees, exam format, time limit, score validity, renewal, passing score · verified Oct 2026