Task 5 Determine How Project Methodologies Influence Business Analysis Processes. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   In a predictive (plan-based) project, which activity is a primary responsibility of the business analyst during the early phases?

   • AWriting user stories and prioritizing the product backlog
   • BDeferring detailed requirements until after development begins
   • CConducting a retrospective at the end of each iteration
   • DGathering and documenting detailed requirements before development starts
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2. 12application · medium

   A business analyst is working on an adaptive project. During a sprint review, stakeholders request a new feature that was not in the backlog. What should the BA do?

   • AImmediately include the feature in the current sprint.
   • BCreate a detailed specification for the feature before adding it to the backlog.
   • CAdd the feature to the product backlog and prioritize it with the product owner.
   • DReject the feature because it was not in the original plan.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A business analyst is working on a predictive project. The project has a strict change control process. A stakeholder requests a change that would improve the product but would also increase the cost by 10% and delay the project by two weeks. What should the BA do first?

   • AAnalyze the impact of the change on requirements, cost, and schedule, then submit it to the change control board.
   • BImplement the change and inform the project manager.
   • CAsk the stakeholder to withdraw the request to avoid delays.
   • DReject the change because it exceeds the budget.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which deliverable is most characteristic of a business analyst's work in a predictive project?

   • AA product backlog with prioritized user stories
   • BA requirements traceability matrix
   • CA definition of done for each iteration
   • DA sprint burndown chart
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6. 15application · medium

   A business analyst is assigned to a project with a fixed budget and a regulatory deadline. The project sponsor expects a detailed project plan and a complete requirements document before any design work begins. Which business analysis approach is most appropriate?

   • AUse an adaptive approach but only document high-level epics.
   • BUse an adaptive approach and defer most requirements to later iterations.
   • CUse a predictive approach and conduct thorough upfront requirements gathering.
   • DUse a hybrid approach but skip the requirements document to save time.
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