CPOA Business Analysis Planning 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of identifying business analysis risks during planning?

Accepted Answer

To proactively prepare mitigation strategies that protect analysis quality

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To assign blame when problems occur

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To justify project delays

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To avoid performing analysis activities

Question 2

An iterative business analysis approach is BEST suited for situations where:

Accepted Answer

There is high uncertainty and frequent stakeholder feedback is needed

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Requirements are fully understood and stable from the start

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The project has no time constraints

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All stakeholders are co-located

Question 3

In planning business analysis activities, what is 'scope' in the context of CPOA?

Accepted Answer

The boundaries defining what is and is not included in the business analysis effort

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The number of analysts assigned

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The total project budget

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The list of approved tools and templates

Question 4

Which tool is commonly used to define and document the scope of a business analysis initiative?

Accepted Answer

Scope model (context diagram or scope statement)

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Fishbone diagram

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Risk register

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Gantt chart

Question 5

What is the role of a business analysis sponsor in the planning phase?

Accepted Answer

To authorize the BA plan and provide resources and organizational support

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To write all requirements documents

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To conduct stakeholder interviews

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To define the technical architecture

Question 6

When estimating business analysis effort, which factor is MOST commonly underestimated?

Accepted Answer

Time required for stakeholder review, feedback cycles, and rework

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Time to write emails

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Time for tool setup

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Time for break periods