Task 1 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which of the following is typically defined as part of traceability reporting requirements?

   • AThe naming conventions for artifacts
   • BThe audience for traceability reports
   • CThe granularity of traceability links
   • DThe procedures for updating links
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2. 7application · medium

   A BA is setting up a traceability repository for a project that will be audited by an external regulator. The BA needs to ensure that the repository can support the audit. Which metadata fields are most important to include?

   • AArtifact ID, size, and the tool used to create it.
   • BArtifact ID and the name of the person who created it.
   • CArtifact ID, artifact type, status, owner, and date of last update.
   • DArtifact ID, priority, and the project phase in which it was created.
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4. 8application · medium

   A BA is setting up the traceability repository for a large program with multiple workstreams. The BA needs to ensure that stakeholders can easily find and understand the relationships between requirements and other artifacts. Which repository structure is most effective?

   • AA structure that stores all artifacts in a single folder, relying on search functionality.
   • BA structure based on the date artifacts were created, with no naming conventions.
   • CA flat structure with all artifacts in a single list, sorted by artifact type.
   • DA hierarchical structure that mirrors the work breakdown structure, with consistent naming conventions and metadata fields.
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5. 9application · medium

   A BA is defining the governance process for maintaining traceability in a project that has a distributed team and frequent requirement changes. The BA needs to ensure that traceability links remain accurate and up to date. Which governance approach is most effective?

   • AAssign a single traceability owner who reviews and updates all links at the end of each phase.
   • BAllow each team member to update links as they see fit, without a formal process.
   • CReview traceability links only when a compliance audit is scheduled.
   • DDefine clear roles and responsibilities, and require that traceability links be updated as part of the change control process.
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6. 10application · medium

   A BA is working on a project that has a tight budget and a short timeline. The project is not highly regulated, but the sponsor wants to be able to track requirements to test cases to ensure coverage. The BA needs to define a traceability approach that is cost-effective and meets the sponsor's need. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • ATrace requirements only to test cases, using a simple spreadsheet to track the links.
   • BTrace only high-level requirements to test cases, ignoring detailed requirements.
   • CUse a commercial traceability tool with automated link generation.
   • DImplement a full traceability matrix that traces requirements to design, code, and tests.
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