Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (IIBA II) 4

Question 1

Which document defines the scope of business analysis work, deliverables, stakeholders involved, and the approach to be used?

Accepted Answer

Business analysis plan

Answer

The business analysis plan outlines how BA activities will be performed, including scope, deliverables, stakeholders, and the chosen approach.

Question 2

A BA is conducting gap analysis. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this technique?

Accepted Answer

To compare the current state with the desired future state and identify what must change

Answer

Gap analysis identifies the difference between the current state and the target state, revealing the changes needed to close the gap.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a context diagram?

Accepted Answer

To illustrate a system's boundaries and its interactions with external entities

Answer

A context diagram defines the system boundary and shows all external entities that interact with the system.

Question 4

In business analysis, what is 'traceability' PRIMARILY used for?

Accepted Answer

Linking requirements to their sources, related requirements, and downstream deliverables

Answer

Traceability ensures that each requirement can be linked back to its origin and forward to design and test artifacts.

Question 5

When conducting stakeholder analysis, which factor is MOST important to assess in order to tailor communication strategies?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder's level of influence and interest in the project

Answer

Understanding influence and interest helps the BA determine how closely to engage each stakeholder and how to communicate with them.

Entry Certificate in Business Analysis Practice Test