Task 1 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   In business analysis, what does the 'future state' describe?

   • AThe current processes and systems that are in place today
   • BThe detailed design of the technical solution
   • CThe desired end state of the organization after improvements are implemented
   • DThe list of all risks identified during the project
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2. 7application · medium

   A bank wants to launch a mobile app that allows customers to deposit checks remotely. The business analyst has completed the gap analysis and identified that the current check-deposit process is branch-only. What should the business analyst do next to define the requirements for the mobile deposit feature?

   • AElicit detailed functional requirements from customers and bank staff, such as image capture, validation, and deposit limits.
   • BPrioritize the requirements based on business value and technical risk.
   • CValidate the requirements with stakeholders to ensure they are complete and feasible.
   • DObtain formal sign-off from the project sponsor on the requirements document.
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4. 8application · medium

   A government agency wants to improve citizen services by offering an online portal for permit applications. The business analyst has documented the current state, which involves paper forms and in-person submissions. What should the business analyst do to define the future state?

   • AAssess the gaps between the current paper-based process and the desired online process.
   • BDescribe the desired capabilities, such as online form submission, electronic payment, and automated status notifications.
   • CElicit detailed requirements for the online portal from citizens and agency staff.
   • DPrioritize the features of the online portal based on the agency's budget.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A financial services company is replacing its legacy loan origination system. The current state involves manual data entry and paper-based approvals. The future state requires a fully automated digital process with real-time credit checks. The business analyst has documented both states. However, the project sponsor is concerned that the gap analysis is too broad and wants to focus on the most critical gaps that impact regulatory compliance. What should the business analyst do?

   • AInclude all gaps in the analysis to provide a complete picture, regardless of the sponsor's concern.
   • BConduct a separate gap analysis for each department to ensure all perspectives are covered.
   • CDefer the gap analysis and focus on defining requirements for the new system.
   • DPrioritize the gaps based on regulatory impact and risk, and present those as the focus of the gap analysis.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of validating requirements?

   • ATo document the current state of the organization
   • BTo rank requirements based on their priority
   • CTo obtain formal sign-off from stakeholders
   • DTo ensure requirements are complete, feasible, and aligned with stakeholder needs
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