Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring

Question 1

Business Performance Assessment

Answer 1

Provides results of previous assessments that should be reviewed and incorporated into all planning approaches.

Question 2

Business Policies

Answer 2

Defines the limits within which decisions must be made. They can be described by regulations, contracts, agreements, deals, warranties, certifications or other legal obligations.

Question 3

Expert Judgement

Answer 3

Used to determine the optimal business analysis approach.

Question 4

Stakeholder Engagement Approach

Answer 4

Understanding the stakeholders and their concerns and interests may influence decisions made when determining the business analysis approach.

Question 5

Business Cases

Answer 5

Used to understand whether elements of the problem or opportunity are especially time-sensitive, high value or whether there is any particular uncertainty around elements of the possible need or solution.

Question 6

Document Analysis

Answer 6

Used to review existing organizational assets that might assist in planning the approach.

Question 7

Estimation

Answer 7

Used to determine how long it may take to perform business analysis activities.

Question 8

Financial Analysis

Answer 8

Assess how different approaches and the supported delivery options affect the value delivered.

Question 9

Functional Decomposition

Answer 9

The break down of complex business analysis processes or approaches into more feasible components.

Question 10

Item Tracking

Answer 10

Used to track any issues raised during planning activities with stakeholders. Can also track risk related items raised during discussions when building the approach.

Question 11

Level of Power or Influence

Answer 11

The technique used to understand the nature of influence, influence structures and channels within an organization to build relationships and trust.

Question 12

Business Rule Analysis

Answer 12

This technique is used to identify stakeholders who were the source of the business rules.

Question 13

Risk Analysis & Management

Answer 13

This technique is used to assess risks in order to select the proper business analysis approach.

Question 14

Scope Modeling

Answer 14

This technique is used to determine the boundaries of the solution as an input to planning and to estimation.

Question 15

Survey or Questionnaire

Answer 15

This technique is used to identify possible business analysis activities, techniques, risks and other relevant items to help build the business analysis approach.

Question 16

Process Modeling

Answer 16

A standardized graphical model used to show how work is carried out and is a foundation for process analysis.

Question 17

Lessons Learned Process

Answer 17

The purpose of this technique is to identify an enterprise’s previous experience - both successes and challenges - with planning business analysis approaches.

Question 18

Mind Mapping

Answer 18

This technique is used to identify potential stakeholders and help understand the relationships between them.

Question 19

Organizational Modeling

Answer 19

The technique is used to determine if the organizational units or people listed have any unique needs and interests that should be considered. This model describes the roles and functions in the organization and the ways in which stakeholders interact which can help t identify stakeholders who will be affected by a change.

Question 20

Change Strategy

Answer 20

This tool is used for improved assessment of stakeholder impact and the development of more effective stakeholder engagement strategies.

Question 21

Governance Approach

Answer 21

This output identifies the stakeholders who will have the responsibility and authority to make decisions about business analysis work including who will be responsible for setting priorities and who will approve changes to business analysis information.

Question 22

Absolute Reference

Answer 22

A requirement attribute that provides a unique identifies. The reference is not altered or reused if the requirement is moved, changed or deleted.

Question 23

Information Management Tools

Answer 23

Tools used by an organization to store, retrieve and share business analysis information.

Question 24

External Performance Objectives

Answer 24

Describes the desired performance outcomes that an enterprise or organization is hoping to achieve.

Question 25

Organizational Performance Standards

Answer 25

Performance metrics or expectations for business analysis work mandated by the organization.

Question 26

Plan Business Analysis Approach

Answer 26

Method for performing business analysis work, how and wen tasks will be performed, and the deliverables produced.

Question 27

Metrics & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Answer 27

This technique is used to determine what metrics are appropriate for assessing business analysis performance and how they may be tracked.

Question 28

Root Cause Analysis

Answer 28

This technique is used to help identify the underlying cause of failures or difficulties in accomplishing business analysis work.

Question 29

Plan Stakeholder Engagement

Answer 29

Plan for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with stakeholders.

Question 30

Plan Business Analysis Governance

Answer 30

Defines how decisions are made about requirements and design, including reviews, change control, approvals and prioritization.

Question 31

Plan Business Analysis Information Management

Answer 31

Defines the approach for how business analysis information is stored, accessed and utilized during and after the change.

Question 32

Plan Business Analysis Performance Improvements

Answer 32

To assess business analysis work and to establish a plan to improve that process.