Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (IIBA II) 5

Question 1

A BA is working on an agile project and needs to capture requirements in a stakeholder-centric format. Which artifact is MOST commonly used?

Accepted Answer

User story

Answer

User stories capture requirements from the end-user perspective using a simple 'As a… I want… So that…' format common in agile projects.

Question 2

When validating requirements, what is the BA's PRIMARY goal?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring requirements correctly reflect stakeholder needs and will deliver the intended value

Answer

Validation confirms that requirements accurately represent what stakeholders need and will produce a solution with real business value.

Question 3

Which elicitation technique is BEST suited when the BA needs input from a large, geographically dispersed group of stakeholders quickly?

Accepted Answer

Survey/questionnaire

Answer

Surveys allow broad data collection from many respondents across different locations simultaneously and efficiently.

Question 4

In the context of the BABOK® Guide, what is the difference between 'verify' and 'validate' requirements?

Accepted Answer

Verify checks that requirements meet quality standards; validate checks that requirements align with business needs

Answer

Verification ensures requirements are well-formed and consistent, while validation ensures they will deliver the expected business value.

Question 5

A BA learns that the organization plans to expand into a new market. Which BABOK® knowledge area would FIRST be engaged to assess the situation?

Accepted Answer

Strategy Analysis

Answer

Strategy Analysis defines the future state, assesses risks, and identifies the change needed to achieve business goals.

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