PMI PBA Certification PMI-PBA Certification Elicitation 4

Question 1

During an interview, a stakeholder keeps reverting to describing solutions rather than needs. What is the BA's BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Redirect the conversation by asking what problem the proposed solution solves

Answer

Redirecting to the underlying problem helps uncover true business needs rather than prematurely anchoring on a specific solution.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a non-facilitated elicitation technique?

Accepted Answer

Document analysis

Answer

Document analysis is performed independently by the BA without requiring facilitated interaction with stakeholders.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a pilot or prototype as an elicitation technique?

Accepted Answer

To provide stakeholders a tangible representation to react to and refine requirements

Answer

Prototypes give stakeholders something concrete to evaluate, making it easier to elicit accurate and complete requirements.

Question 4

A business analyst is preparing for elicitation with a highly technical team and a group of non-technical executives. What should the BA adjust?

Accepted Answer

Tailor communication style and techniques to each audience's background

Answer

Effective elicitation requires adapting language, techniques, and materials to the knowledge level and perspective of each stakeholder group.

Question 5

Which elicitation technique is BEST suited for eliciting requirements from a large group of stakeholders with diverse opinions quickly?

Accepted Answer

Surveys and questionnaires

Answer

Surveys reach large, diverse groups simultaneously and allow quantitative analysis of varied opinions.

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