PMI-PBA Certification Analysis Flashcards

Which elicitation technique involves creating a simplified working model of the solution to gather feedback from stakeholders?

Answer: Prototyping

Prototyping creates a tangible model of the solution that stakeholders can interact with to provide concrete, actionable feedback.

A BA receives approval on requirements from stakeholders. What critical step should immediately follow this approval?

Answer: Baseline the requirements and implement change control

After approval, requirements must be baselined and placed under change control to prevent unauthorized modifications.

In solution evaluation, what is the purpose of measuring 'realized value'?

Answer: To determine whether the solution has actually delivered the expected business benefits

Realized value assessment compares actual business outcomes achieved against the expected benefits defined during needs assessment.

Which needs assessment output defines the measurable improvement the business expects to achieve?

Answer: Business case

The business case documents the expected benefits, costs, and measurable outcomes that justify the project investment.

A BA is facilitating an elicitation session and one participant is dominating the discussion. What is the BEST technique to manage this?

Answer: Use round-robin or structured techniques to give each participant equal speaking time

Structured techniques like round-robin ensure all participants contribute, preventing any single voice from skewing results.

Which requirements classification describes a requirement that defines how the system must interact with other external systems?

Answer: Interface requirements

Interface requirements specify how a system communicates and integrates with other systems, hardware, or users.

When would a BA MOST likely use the 'five whys' technique?

Answer: To identify the root cause of a business problem

The five whys technique iteratively asks 'why' to drill past symptoms and identify the true root cause of a business problem.