Task 3 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used to facilitate stakeholder agreement on a solution approach?

   • ABrainstorming
   • BFacilitated workshops
   • CObservation
   • DPrototyping
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes the outcome of assessing business value for a proposed solution?

   • AA complete list of all potential risks and mitigation strategies
   • BA detailed technical design of the solution architecture
   • CA prioritized list of all stakeholder requirements
   • DA quantified estimate of the benefits the solution will provide
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4. 3application · medium

   A retail company needs to replace its legacy order-management system. The IT team proposes a custom in-house build, while the vendor offers a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product with a higher license fee but faster deployment. The company's strategic goal is to reduce time-to-market for new sales channels. The COTS product can be configured to support new channels in weeks, whereas the custom build would take over a year. Financial analysis shows the COTS product has a higher net present value over five years. What should the business analyst recommend?

   • ARecommend the COTS product because it better aligns with the strategic goal of faster time-to-market and shows higher financial value.
   • BRecommend the custom build because it offers more flexibility for future channel integrations.
   • CRecommend the custom build because it avoids recurring license fees.
   • DRecommend a phased approach: build a custom module now and migrate to COTS later.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A bank wants to implement a new customer analytics platform. The IT team is comfortable with an on-premises solution, but the data science team prefers a cloud-based platform for scalability. The bank's regulatory requirements mandate that customer data remain within the country. The cloud provider offers a local region, but the IT team is concerned about the operational change. The budget is sufficient for either option. What should the business analyst recommend?

   • ARecommend the cloud solution because it meets scalability needs and the local region satisfies data residency.
   • BRecommend a hybrid solution with on-premises storage and cloud processing.
   • CRecommend the on-premises solution because it avoids regulatory concerns.
   • DRecommend delaying the decision until the IT team is comfortable with the cloud.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A government agency is implementing a new case-management system. The project has a fixed budget and a strict deadline. The vendor proposes a solution that meets most requirements but requires a significant customization that will extend the timeline. The agency's leadership is committed to the deadline. What should the business analyst do?

   • ADocument the timeline risk and present options to leadership, such as reducing scope or accepting the delay.
   • BProceed with the customization and hope the vendor can meet the deadline.
   • CAccept the vendor's proposal and adjust the deadline.
   • DRecommend canceling the project because the deadline cannot be met.
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