Why is it important to assess the current state before defining the desired state?

To create a communication plan for stakeholders

To determine the project budget

To understand the gap between where the organization is and where it wants to be

To assign resources to the project team

What is a gap in the context of Needs Assessment?

The number of requirements that have been approved

The difference between the current state and the desired state

The amount of budget remaining after project planning

The list of stakeholders who have not yet been interviewed

In the context of Needs Assessment, who are considered stakeholders?

Only the project sponsor and the project manager

Only the individuals who will directly use the solution

Individuals or groups who are affected by or can influence the business need

Any external party that might be impacted by the project

What is the primary purpose of defining a business need in the Needs Assessment domain?

To articulate the problem or opportunity that justifies initiating a project

To document the detailed requirements for the project scope

To identify the specific solution features that will be delivered

To assign roles and responsibilities to project team members

Which statement best describes a business need?

A list of all stakeholders who will be affected by the project

A prioritized list of features that must be included in the final product

A high-level description of the desired outcome that the organization wants to achieve

A detailed specification of the technical architecture for the solution

PMIProfessional in Business Analysis

Domain 1Objective 4

Task 4 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Part of the Needs Assessment domain, which accounts for 18% of the PMI-PBA exam. PMI does not publish an official question count, but from its 240-minute exam (~95–160 total, ~17–29 in this domain), expect 3–6 from this objective — we provide 33 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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