Task 4 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A healthcare organization is planning to implement a new electronic health record (EHR) system. The business analyst is identifying stakeholders. Which group is most likely to be overlooked but critical to include?

   • AHospital administrators who will oversee the budget.
   • BPhysicians who will use the system daily.
   • CIT support staff who will maintain the system.
   • DPatients whose data will be stored in the system.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
2. 17expert · hard

   A business analyst is identifying stakeholders for a project to implement a new HR system. The project sponsor has provided a list of stakeholders, but the analyst suspects some are missing. Which action is most appropriate to ensure comprehensive stakeholder identification?

   • AReview the project charter to identify stakeholders mentioned in it.
   • BUse the sponsor's list as the definitive source to avoid overcomplicating the process.
   • CConduct a stakeholder analysis workshop with the sponsor and key team members.
   • DWait until the project starts to see who shows up to meetings.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
4. 18application · medium

   A logistics company currently processes shipments manually, leading to errors and delays. The business analyst is defining the desired state. Which statement best describes the desired state?

   • ABenchmark against industry leaders to identify best practices.
   • BImplement a new shipment tracking system to automate data entry.
   • CHire additional staff to handle the current volume of shipments.
   • DReduce shipment processing errors to less than 1% and cut processing time by 50%.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
5. 19expert · hard

   A business analyst is analyzing stakeholder input for a new expense reporting system. The finance team wants strict controls to prevent fraud, while employees want a fast and easy process. The IT team is concerned about integration with the existing ERP. The analyst has gathered all input. Which approach best reconciles these conflicting needs?

   • AFocus on IT's integration concerns because technical feasibility is the primary constraint.
   • BPrioritize finance's need for strict controls because fraud prevention is a critical risk.
   • CDesign the system to meet both needs by implementing automated controls that do not add manual steps.
   • DAsk the project sponsor to decide which need is more important.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
6. 20application · medium

   A university wants to increase student graduation rates. The current rate is 60%, and the desired rate is 80%. The analysis shows that students drop out due to financial stress and lack of academic support. What is the gap that the solution must address?

   • AThe lack of a student support system.
   • BThe need for more financial aid programs.
   • CThe 20% difference between the current and desired graduation rates.
   • DFinancial stress and lack of academic support.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first