Task 4 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the main objective of evaluating solution options in business analysis?

   • ATo document the technical details of each option
   • BTo select the option with the lowest initial cost
   • CTo recommend the best approach based on feasibility, cost, benefits, and risks
   • DTo ensure all options are equally viable
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2. 12foundation · easy

   In the context of evaluating product options, what is the role of defined criteria?

   • AThey are used only after a product is selected to measure its performance
   • BThey are optional and only used if stakeholders request them
   • CThey serve as the baseline for comparing and selecting among alternative product options
   • DThey are used to determine the project budget
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4. 13expert · hard

   A multinational corporation is evaluating three enterprise collaboration platforms. Platform A is a market leader with extensive integrations but has a high per-user license cost. Platform B is an open-source solution with no license fee but requires significant internal IT support and has limited vendor support. Platform C is a mid-tier commercial product with moderate cost and good integration capabilities. The company has a distributed workforce across multiple time zones and a limited IT budget. The security team has raised concerns about data residency for the open-source option. What should the business analyst do to select the most viable option?

   • ARecommend a combination of Platform A and Platform B to maximize features
   • BRecommend Platform B because it has no license fee
   • CRecommend Platform A because it has the most integrations
   • DRecommend Platform C because it balances cost, integrations, and support
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What should a business analyst include in a solution recommendation?

   • AThe technical design of the solution
   • BOnly the costs of each option
   • CA list of all stakeholders' opinions
   • DA clear rationale based on the evaluation results
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6. 15application · medium

   A manufacturing firm must choose between upgrading its existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system or implementing a new cloud-based ERP. The upgrade has lower upfront costs but requires significant internal IT effort and may not support future scalability. The cloud ERP has higher subscription costs but includes automatic updates and scalability. The company's leadership wants a recommendation that balances cost and long-term growth. What should the business analyst do?

   • ADefer the decision until more data is available
   • BRecommend the cloud ERP because it supports scalability and reduces IT burden
   • CRecommend the upgrade because it has lower upfront costs
   • DRecommend a hybrid approach that combines both systems
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