Task 8 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A BA is leading the validation of requirements for a new cross-functional system that will impact sales, marketing, and customer support. The BA has scheduled a single, large validation workshop with representatives from all three departments. During the workshop, it becomes clear that the departments have significantly different priorities and are struggling to agree on the scope. What is the most effective strategy for the BA to employ?

   • AContinue the workshop and push the group to reach a consensus by the end of the session
   • BDefer the validation to a later date when the departments have had time to align their priorities
   • CAsk the most senior stakeholder in the room to make the final decision on scope
   • DBreak the workshop into smaller, department-specific sessions to validate their requirements separately, then hold a joint session to reconcile
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2. 7application · medium

   A BA is working on a project where the stakeholders have a history of disagreeing on requirements. The BA wants to ensure that the validation process is effective and that the final requirements are accepted by all parties. What is the most important factor for the BA to consider when planning the validation activities?

   • AThe selection of appropriate stakeholders and the use of effective facilitation techniques
   • BThe number of validation sessions that can be scheduled before the deadline
   • CThe level of detail in the requirements document
   • DThe use of a requirements management tool to track changes
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4. 8application · medium

   A BA is validating requirements for a system that must comply with new data privacy regulations. The BA has created a traceability matrix linking each requirement to its source and to the specific regulatory clause it addresses. What is the primary purpose of using this traceability matrix during validation?

   • ATo prioritize requirements based on their regulatory impact
   • BTo calculate the total number of requirements for project reporting
   • CTo ensure every regulatory clause is addressed by at least one requirement and no requirement is orphaned
   • DTo assign ownership for each requirement to a specific business stakeholder
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5. 9expert · hard

   A BA has completed a series of validation workshops for a new financial reporting system. During the workshops, the BA discovered that two key stakeholders have conflicting interpretations of a critical business rule regarding revenue recognition. The BA has documented both interpretations. What is the most appropriate next step for the BA?

   • AChoose the interpretation that is most technically feasible and document the decision
   • BInclude both interpretations in the requirements document and let the development team decide
   • CEscalate the conflict to the project sponsor for a final decision
   • DFacilitate a meeting between the two stakeholders to resolve the conflict and reach a consensus
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which activity is within the scope of Task 8 in the PMI-PBA Analysis domain?

   • AConducting stakeholder interviews to elicit requirements
   • BDeveloping the requirements management plan
   • CDefining the project charter and high-level scope
   • DPrioritizing requirements based on business value and risk
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