Task 1 Demonstrate an Understanding of Business Analysis (BA) Roles and Responsibilities. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   In a business analysis context, which stakeholder role is primarily accountable for the overall success and value delivery of a product throughout its lifecycle, including making final decisions on priorities and scope?

   • AProduct owner
   • BBusiness analyst
   • CProject sponsor
   • DProcess manager
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2. 7application · medium

   A business analyst is working on a project to upgrade a customer service platform. The project has a product manager who owns the market strategy and roadmap, and a product owner who manages the backlog for the development team. The BA needs to gather requirements. Which stakeholder should the BA approach for detailed feature-level requirements and prioritization?

   • AThe product manager, because they own the roadmap and market strategy.
   • BThe project sponsor, because they fund the project.
   • CThe end customers, because they are the ultimate users of the platform.
   • DThe product owner, because they manage the backlog and prioritize features for the development team.
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4. 8application · medium

   In a large organization, a stakeholder is responsible for defining the vision for a new product line, conducting market research, and deciding which features to include in the next major release. Another stakeholder is responsible for working with the development team daily, clarifying requirements, and accepting completed work. Which roles are these?

   • AProduct manager and product owner
   • BProject sponsor and project manager
   • CProcess owner and process manager
   • DProduct owner and product manager
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which pair of stakeholder roles is most likely to have overlapping responsibilities in defining the requirements for a new system, and how is that overlap typically resolved?

   • ABusiness analyst and project sponsor; the sponsor defines detailed requirements, and the analyst approves them.
   • BProcess owner and process manager; the process manager has final authority over requirements.
   • CProcess manager and product owner; they are identical roles with different names.
   • DProduct manager and product owner; the product manager sets the strategic direction, and the product owner translates it into detailed backlog items.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Why is it essential to clearly define stakeholder roles and responsibilities at the start of a business analysis effort?

   • ATo ensure that every stakeholder has an equal say in all project decisions.
   • BTo establish clear accountability, reduce ambiguity, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.
   • CTo eliminate the need for ongoing stakeholder engagement throughout the project.
   • DTo satisfy a mandatory project management methodology requirement, regardless of project size.
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