BABOK Elicitation and Collaboration

Question 1

Which elicitation technique involves observing stakeholders perform their work in their natural environment?

Accepted Answer

Observation

Answer

Observation (also called job shadowing) allows the business analyst to see work being done in its real context without relying solely on stakeholder descriptions.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the 'Prepare for Elicitation' task in BABOK?

Accepted Answer

To define the logistics, materials, and approach needed to conduct elicitation activities

Answer

Preparing for elicitation ensures the analyst has the right approach, materials, and stakeholder understanding before starting the activity.

Question 3

Which elicitation technique is best suited for exploring a problem or generating a large number of ideas quickly with a group?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming

Answer

Brainstorming encourages free thinking and rapid idea generation in a group setting, making it ideal for early-stage exploration.

Question 4

In BABOK, what does 'confirmed elicitation results' mean?

Accepted Answer

Elicited information that stakeholders have reviewed and agreed accurately represents what was said or intended

Answer

Confirming elicitation results involves checking with stakeholders that the captured information accurately reflects their actual inputs and intentions.

Question 5

A business analyst uses a structured set of questions sent to a large audience to gather information. Which elicitation technique is this?

Accepted Answer

Survey/Questionnaire

Answer

Surveys and questionnaires are efficient tools for collecting data from large stakeholder groups using a consistent set of predefined questions.

BABOK - Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Practice Test

BABOK - Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Practice Test

BABOK Elicitation and Collaboration