Task 3 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key factor in determining the operational feasibility of a proposed solution?

   • AWhether the solution can be integrated with existing systems
   • BWhether the solution's benefits exceed its costs
   • CWhether the project can be completed by the required deadline
   • DWhether the solution will be accepted by end users and fit into daily workflows
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2. 7foundation · easy

   After comparing several alternative solutions, a business analyst recommends the one that offers the best balance of value, feasibility, and risk. What is the primary purpose of this recommendation?

   • ATo guide stakeholders in selecting the most viable solution approach
   • BTo provide a detailed design of the recommended solution
   • CTo create a project charter and obtain funding
   • DTo document all functional and non-functional requirements
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4. 8expert · hard

   A telecommunications company is considering two options for upgrading its customer service platform. Option 1 is a major upgrade of the existing system, which is cheaper but requires significant downtime. Option 2 is a new cloud-based system, which is more expensive but can be implemented with minimal downtime. The company's customer service levels are critical, and any downtime would result in lost revenue and customer dissatisfaction. The budget is sufficient for either option. What should the business analyst recommend?

   • ARecommend a hybrid approach: upgrade the existing system but schedule downtime during off-peak hours.
   • BRecommend Option 2 because it minimizes downtime, which is critical to customer service.
   • CRecommend delaying the decision until more data is available.
   • DRecommend Option 1 because it is cheaper.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A software company is deciding between building a new feature in-house or purchasing a third-party component. The in-house build would take six months and cost $300,000, but would provide a competitive advantage. The third-party component costs $50,000 and can be integrated in one month, but it lacks a key capability that the sales team says is critical. The company's goal is to release the feature before a major industry conference in four months. What should the business analyst recommend?

   • ARecommend the third-party component because it meets the deadline, and accept the missing capability.
   • BRecommend delaying the release until the in-house build is complete.
   • CRecommend a hybrid approach: integrate the third-party component now and build the missing capability in-house later.
   • DRecommend the in-house build because it provides the critical capability and a competitive advantage.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A business analyst has recommended a new inventory management system to the steering committee. The CFO supports the recommendation because it reduces carrying costs, but the VP of Operations is concerned about the disruption to warehouse staff. The CIO is neutral. The meeting is about to end without a decision. What should the business analyst do?

   • AAsk the CFO to convince the VP of Operations.
   • BPropose a follow-up meeting to address the VP's concern and gather more information.
   • CChange the recommendation to a less disruptive solution.
   • DDeclare the recommendation approved because the CFO supports it.
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