Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (IIBA I) 4

Question 1

In the context of the ECBA exam, what does 'elicitation' primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

Drawing out information from stakeholders and other sources

Answer

Elicitation is the process of drawing out, exploring, and identifying information relevant to the business analysis initiative.

Question 2

A BA is working on an agile project. Which artifact is MOST commonly used to capture user requirements in agile environments?

Accepted Answer

User Story

Answer

User stories are short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the end user, commonly used in agile methodologies.

Question 3

The 'current state' in business analysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

The existing situation, including problems and opportunities

Answer

The current state describes the existing business environment, processes, systems, and problems that the change initiative aims to address.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a TRANSITION requirement?

Accepted Answer

All existing customer data must be migrated to the new system before go-live

Answer

Transition requirements describe temporary capabilities needed to move from the current state to the future state, such as data migration.

Question 5

A business analyst is identifying the underlying cause of a recurring operational problem. Which technique is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Root Cause Analysis

Answer

Root Cause Analysis (e.g., using a fishbone diagram or 5 Whys) helps identify the fundamental cause of a problem rather than treating symptoms.

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