Task 1 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A manufacturing company wants to reduce production defects. The business analyst is assessing the current state and discovers that defect data is scattered across multiple systems and is incomplete. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AAssume the defect rate is high and proceed to solution design
   • BConsolidate the available data and identify the most reliable sources to establish a baseline
   • CFocus only on the data from the largest production line
   • DDelay the assessment until a new data system is implemented
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of defining the business need in a needs assessment?

   • ATo create a detailed requirements document for the solution
   • BTo assign a project manager and team to the initiative
   • CTo articulate the underlying problem or opportunity that the organization wants to address
   • DTo list all possible solutions and select the best one
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4. 13foundation · easy

   During the needs assessment, the business analyst is identifying stakeholders. Which of the following best defines a stakeholder in this context?

   • AAny individual, group, or organization that may affect or be affected by the business need
   • BOnly the project sponsor and the project manager
   • CIndividuals who are directly employed by the organization and work on the project
   • DOnly those individuals who have the authority to approve the project charter
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5. 14expert · hard · select all that apply

   A city is planning to introduce a new public transportation app. The business analyst has identified commuters, transit authority staff, and IT as stakeholders. Which additional stakeholder groups should be included to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the business need? (Select all that apply.)

   • AThe app development vendor
   • BEnvironmental groups interested in promoting public transit
   • CAccessibility advocacy groups
   • DLocal businesses that rely on public transit for customers
   • EThe city's tourism board
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6. 15application · medium

   A government agency is planning to launch a new online portal for citizens to access services. The business analyst has identified internal stakeholders such as IT and program managers. Which additional stakeholder group is critical to include?

   • AThe agency's legal department
   • BThe agency's budget office
   • CThe agency's public relations team
   • DCitizens who will use the portal
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