Task 2 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   A business analyst creates a plan that outlines how to involve stakeholders at different points during the business analysis activities. What is this plan called?

   • AStakeholder communication plan
   • BStakeholder register
   • CStakeholder analysis matrix
   • DStakeholder engagement strategy
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following is the primary purpose of establishing a stakeholder engagement strategy?

   • ATo ensure stakeholders are appropriately involved throughout the business analysis activities
   • BTo document stakeholder contact information
   • CTo define the project scope
   • DTo rank stakeholders by their influence
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4. 13foundation · easy

   A business analyst is starting a new initiative and wants to ensure no key stakeholder is overlooked. Which technique is specifically designed to help identify stakeholders by examining different categories such as users, sponsors, and regulators?

   • AStakeholder mapping
   • BBrainstorming
   • CStakeholder analysis
   • DStakeholder identification
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5. 14expert · hard

   A business analyst is leading the stakeholder identification for a cross-functional project that will change the way customer orders are processed. The initial stakeholder list from the project charter includes the VP of Sales, the IT Director, and the Customer Service Manager. During a preliminary meeting, the analyst learns that the warehouse team and the finance department will also be affected. The analyst has limited time to complete the stakeholder analysis. What should the analyst do to ensure a comprehensive stakeholder list without delaying the project?

   • AUse the project charter list as the final stakeholder list and document any additional stakeholders as they emerge during elicitation.
   • BCreate a stakeholder register with only the initial list and defer detailed analysis until after the project plan is approved.
   • CConduct a facilitated workshop with representatives from all known affected groups to identify additional stakeholders and their roles.
   • DAsk the project sponsor to approve the initial list and assume they have identified all necessary stakeholders.
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6. 15application · medium

   A business analyst is assessing stakeholders for a new inventory management system. The warehouse manager has high influence because they control the daily operations, but they are resistant to the change. The procurement team has low influence but is supportive. The analyst needs to develop an engagement approach. What should the analyst do?

   • AEngage the warehouse manager in detailed discussions to understand their concerns and build support.
   • BDocument the warehouse manager's resistance in the issue log and move on to other tasks.
   • CAsk the project sponsor to replace the warehouse manager if they do not cooperate.
   • DFocus on the procurement team since they are supportive and can champion the project.
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