Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) 3

Question 1

Which elicitation technique is BEST suited for gathering information from a large, geographically dispersed group of stakeholders efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Survey/Questionnaire

Answer

Surveys and questionnaires allow structured data collection from many respondents regardless of location.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Business Need statement?

Accepted Answer

To articulate the problem or opportunity the initiative addresses

Answer

A Business Need statement clearly describes the problem or opportunity that justifies initiating a change.

Question 3

When a business analyst performs 'root cause analysis,' the goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the underlying cause of a problem rather than its symptoms

Answer

Root cause analysis digs beneath symptoms to identify the fundamental reason a problem exists, enabling more effective solutions.

Question 4

Which BABOK v3 knowledge area covers the activities of maintaining and prioritizing requirements throughout the project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

Requirements Life Cycle Management

Answer

Requirements Life Cycle Management addresses tracing, maintaining, prioritizing, and approving requirements from inception through retirement.

Question 5

A use case BEST describes:

Accepted Answer

The interaction between an actor and a system to achieve a goal

Answer

A use case captures how an actor uses a system to accomplish a specific objective, detailing the interaction flow.

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