PMI PBA Certification Business Analysis Planning 2

Question 1

Which element of the business analysis plan describes the format, storage, and access rules for requirements-related documentation?

Accepted Answer

Information management approach

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Governance approach

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Stakeholder engagement approach

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Performance measurement approach

Question 2

When a project has a fixed budget and strict regulatory requirements, which business analysis approach is typically MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Predictive approach with formal requirements documentation

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Adaptive approach with short sprints

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Hybrid approach combining predictive and adaptive elements

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Lean approach focusing on minimum viable product

Question 3

A business analyst discovers that two key stakeholders have conflicting priorities regarding a new system feature. Which planning task should address how these conflicts will be resolved?

Accepted Answer

Plan Business Analysis Governance

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Plan Business Analysis Approach

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Plan Stakeholder Engagement

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Plan Business Analysis Information Management

Question 4

Which stakeholder analysis technique creates a visual representation of stakeholders based on their level of power and interest in the project?

Accepted Answer

Power/interest grid

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RACI matrix

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Stakeholder onion diagram

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Influence/impact matrix

Question 5

In the context of business analysis planning, what is the PRIMARY purpose of identifying business analysis risks?

Accepted Answer

To plan mitigation strategies that protect the integrity of the BA process

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To document risks for the project risk register

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To inform the project manager of potential schedule delays

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To determine which elicitation techniques carry the highest risk

Question 6

A business analyst is planning work for a project where requirements are expected to evolve significantly. Which technique BEST supports incremental requirements delivery?

Accepted Answer

Progressive elaboration with iterative reviews

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Formal requirements baselining before development begins

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Complete upfront requirements specification

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Dependency mapping across all requirements

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the business analysis plan and the project management plan?

Accepted Answer

The business analysis plan is a subsidiary plan that aligns with and supports the project management plan

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The business analysis plan supersedes the project management plan for all requirements activities

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The project management plan is derived from the business analysis plan

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They are independent documents with no formal relationship