Task 4 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A business analyst is planning business analysis work for a project that has a very short timeline. The sponsor has asked the BA to deliver a complete set of requirements in two weeks. The BA knows that the stakeholders are busy and have limited availability. What should the BA do?

   • ASchedule long elicitation sessions with all stakeholders to gather everything at once.
   • BAsk the sponsor to provide the requirements directly.
   • CSkip elicitation and rely on existing documentation to write requirements.
   • DPrioritize elicitation sessions with key stakeholders and use focused techniques to gather critical requirements first.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a business analysis governance activity?

   • ACreating a work breakdown structure for the project
   • BConducting a risk assessment workshop
   • CDeveloping a communication plan for the project team
   • DDefining the change control process for requirements
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4. 18application · medium

   A business analyst is working on a project to implement a new inventory management system. The BA has identified that the warehouse manager has high influence but low interest in the project. What is the most appropriate engagement strategy for this stakeholder?

   • AKeep the warehouse manager satisfied by addressing their concerns and involving them as needed.
   • BMonitor the warehouse manager's interest and only engage if they show more interest.
   • CManage the warehouse manager closely by involving them in all project decisions.
   • DIgnore the warehouse manager because they have low interest.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   During the planning phase of a project, the business analyst is defining the business analysis approach. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this activity?

   • ATo create a detailed project schedule with all tasks and dependencies for the entire project team
   • BTo determine how business analysis activities will be performed, including the level of detail and formality of deliverables
   • CTo identify the project sponsor and secure funding for the business analysis activities
   • DTo assign business analysts to the project and finalize their job descriptions
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6. 20expert · hard

   A business analyst is defining governance for a project that has a distributed team and multiple vendors. The BA needs to ensure that requirements changes are reviewed and approved quickly, but also that all stakeholders have visibility into changes. What should the BA do?

   • ARequire all stakeholders to approve every requirements change.
   • BAllow any team member to approve requirements changes to speed up the process.
   • CDefine a change control board with representatives from key stakeholder groups and a clear escalation path.
   • DUse a shared document to track changes without a formal approval process.
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