Task 5 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A non-profit organization wants to improve donor retention. The business analyst has identified donors, fundraising staff, and volunteers as stakeholders. The organization has a small budget for the needs assessment. The analyst needs to gather input from all groups but cannot afford extensive interviews. Which approach is most effective?

   • AUse only historical donation data to infer reasons for donor attrition.
   • BConduct a single online survey for donors, a focus group with fundraising staff, and short interviews with a few volunteers.
   • CInterview only the fundraising staff because they interact with donors daily.
   • DPostpone the needs assessment until more budget is available for comprehensive interviews.
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2. 7expert · hard

   A retail company needs a new e-commerce platform. The marketing team wants a feature-rich solution to support personalized campaigns. The IT team prefers a platform that integrates easily with existing systems. The budget is limited, and the timeline is aggressive. The business analyst must determine the solution approach. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AChoose the platform with the most features to satisfy marketing, as they drive revenue.
   • BSelect the platform that integrates best with existing systems, as IT will be responsible for implementation.
   • CAsk the project sponsor to decide, since they have the final authority.
   • DEvaluate a shortlist of platforms against weighted criteria that include features, integration, cost, and timeline, then recommend the best fit.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Why is it important to analyze stakeholder influence and impact during the needs assessment?

   • ATo eliminate stakeholders with low influence from the communication plan.
   • BTo prioritize engagement with stakeholders based on their level of influence and impact on the business need and project.
   • CTo assign project roles and responsibilities to stakeholders.
   • DTo determine the exact number of stakeholders required for the project.
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5. 9application · medium

   A retail chain is considering replacing its legacy inventory system. The business analyst must develop a business case. Which element is essential to include in the business case?

   • AA detailed technical architecture diagram of the proposed system.
   • BA project schedule with milestones and resource assignments.
   • CA list of all potential software vendors and their product features.
   • DA detailed cost-benefit analysis, including expected savings from reduced stockouts and implementation costs.
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6. 10application · medium

   A logistics company wants to implement a real-time tracking system for its fleet. The business analyst has identified two potential solutions: a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product and a custom-built system. Before recommending one, what should the business analyst do?

   • AAsk the IT department which solution they prefer and adopt that recommendation.
   • BRecommend the custom-built system because it will exactly match the company's needs.
   • CSelect the COTS product because it is typically cheaper and faster to deploy.
   • DAssess the technical, operational, and financial feasibility of both options against the company's constraints.
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