Task 4 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A business analyst is planning how to manage requirements for a large software implementation. The project team is distributed across multiple time zones, and requirements will be updated frequently. What is the most important consideration when defining the information management approach?

   • AEstablishing a central repository with version control and access controls.
   • BCreating a new document for each requirement change.
   • CUsing email to distribute requirements to all team members.
   • DStoring requirements on a single team member's local drive.
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2. 22application · medium

   A business analyst is conducting stakeholder analysis for a project that will affect multiple departments. The BA has identified that the finance department has high influence and high interest, while the IT department has high influence but low interest. What should the BA do to ensure effective engagement?

   • AKeep both departments informed with regular updates.
   • BManage the finance department closely and keep the IT department satisfied.
   • CMonitor both departments because they have high influence.
   • DInvolve both departments in every project decision.
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4. 23application · medium

   A business analyst is assigned to a project that will replace a legacy customer relationship management (CRM) system. The project sponsor has asked for a plan that clearly defines the business analysis activities, deliverables, and timeline. The BA has identified that the user community is large and geographically dispersed, with varying levels of technical expertise. What should the BA do first to ensure the plan is realistic and achievable?

   • AImmediately document all requirements to avoid delays in the project schedule.
   • BDefine the business analysis approach and activities based on the project's complexity and stakeholder characteristics.
   • CCreate a detailed timeline for all business analysis activities before consulting any stakeholders.
   • DSelect a single elicitation technique that works for all stakeholders to simplify the plan.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   In stakeholder analysis, what does the power/interest grid primarily help the business analyst to determine?

   • AThe stakeholder's role in the project team
   • BThe stakeholder's level of technical expertise
   • CThe appropriate engagement strategy for each stakeholder
   • DThe stakeholder's preferred communication channel
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of planning business analysis information management?

   • ATo establish the project's budget for business analysis tools
   • BTo determine how requirements and other business analysis information will be stored, tracked, and versioned
   • CTo define the project's quality metrics
   • DTo create a communication plan for stakeholders
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