1.Introduction to Business Analysis and the BA Professional

Question 1

Business Analysis is

Answer 1

the practice of enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to the stakeholders

Question 2

Business Analyst is defined by IIBA to be

Answer 2

any person who performs business analysis tasks described in the BABOK® Guide, no matter their job title or organizational role

Question 3

Business Analysis Scope

Answer 3

Business analysis may be performed within the boundaries of a project or throughout enterprise evolution and continuous improvement. It can be used to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state.

Question 4

Business Analysis Body of knowledge has recognized 6 knowledge areas

Answer 4

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Elicitation and Collaboration
Requirements Life Cycle Management
Strategy Analysis
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
Solution Evaluation

Question 5

Tasks

Answer 5

is a discrete piece of work that may be performed formally or informally as a part of business analysis.
• Tasks are grouped into knowledge areas.
• These tasks can be performed sequentially, iteratively or simultaneously.

Question 6

Each Task has the following format:

Answer 6

• Purpose
• Description
• Inputs
• Elements
• Guidelines/Tools • Techniques
• Stakeholders
• Output