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Which BABOK Guide knowledge area focuses on determining which requirements should be implemented in a given solution?
Answer: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition includes prioritization activities that determine which requirements should be implemented.
What does the acronym 'RACI' stand for in the context of business analysis stakeholder management?
Answer: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed — a matrix used to clarify stakeholder roles.
In business analysis, what is a 'fishbone diagram' primarily used for?
Answer: Identifying root causes of a problem
A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram is a cause-and-effect tool used to identify and display root causes of a problem.
Which CBAP eligibility requirement relates to professional development hours?
Answer: 21 hours of professional development in the past 7 years
CBAP candidates must complete 21 hours of professional development in business analysis within the past 7 years.
What is the primary purpose of a 'context diagram' in business analysis?
Answer: To depict how a system interacts with external entities
A context diagram illustrates the system boundary and shows all external entities (actors) that interact with it.
Which technique is BEST used when a business analyst needs to understand tacit knowledge from subject matter experts?
Answer: Observation
Observation (job shadowing) is the best technique for capturing tacit knowledge that experts may struggle to articulate.
What term describes the gap between the current state of a business and its desired future state?
Answer: Business need
A business need represents the problem or opportunity that creates the gap between current and desired states.