Sample Questions 1 Flashcards
Which of these statements regarding design options is NOT TRUE ?
Select one:
a. A design option is a way to satisfy an set of requirements .
b. Design options are strategic in nature
c. One than one design options may be identified .
d. Trade off might be need among different design options .
B
Design options are strategic in nature
On 152 of BABOK
Which of these statements is TRUE regarding formality of tracing ?
Select one:
a. There is no tracing required in agile methods.
b. The tracing will be complex when too many requirements are involved.
c. The BA should create as many ( maximum) requirements as possible .
d. There is also no tracing in business process projects
b. The tracing will be complex when too many requirements are involved.
Which of these statements is Not TRUE regarding the value in the BA core concept?
Select one:
a. A value is absolute and without contextb. The tracing will be complex when too many requirements are involved.
b. Value can decrease over a period of time.
c. Value can be seen as potential or realized returns. Gains and improvements.
d. There is also no tracing in business process projects
a. A value is absolute and without contextb. The tracing will be complex when too many requirements are involved.
Which of these statements is TRUE regarding formality of tracing ?
Select one:
a. There is no tracing required in agile methods.
b. The tracing will be complex when too many requirements are involved.
c. The BA should create as many ( maximum) requirements as possible .
d. There is also no tracing in business process projects
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Which of these factors affect the increases or decreases the risk to the organization when planning for the desired BA approach ?
Select one:
a. Whether there is support from the board of directors
b. Does the project have qualified PMP on the initiative
c. Technological complexities
d. The time zones the project is executed.
c. Technological complexities
Why should a BA use a technique like Metrics and KPI inanalyse potential value?
Select one:
a. Understand the financial impact.
b. Understand technology options.
c. Understand Implicit costs.
d. Understand business process
e. Evaluate value
e. Evaluate value
Which of these factors affect selection of elicitation techniques ?
Select one:
a. The stakeholders position in the organization
b. The nature of the business
c. The stakeholders location
d. The kind of requirements management tool used .
c. The stakeholders location
Which of these statements are TRUE regarding underlying competencies ?
Select one:
a. They are specific to the BA profession
b. They are soft skills required by the Business analysts
c. They are not critical for the success of the project or initiative.
d. The definition describes person is demonstrating skills in this underlying competency.
b. They are soft skills required by the Business analysts
Which of these statements is TRUE about diagrams ?
Select one:
a. Diagrams are easy to use and understand
b. It is better to use diagrams than words to depict complexity.
c. There are no formal standards for drawing diagrams or models
d. All diagrams can be converted into executable models
D. . All diagrams can be converted into executable models
Potential value can be evaluated ……………………… ? Select all that applies?
Select one:
a. All of the above
b. Reputation
c. Finance
d. Impact
a. All of the above
Which of these is NOT an advantage of traceablity ?
Select one:
a. Help discover inconsistencies and gaps
b. It helps in defining the corporate visions and programs
c. Gives an idea of the scope and complexity of the change
d. Helps in impact analysis
b. It helps in defining the corporate visions and programs
This is not a direct benefit of traceablity
Which of these is NOT part of GAP analysis ?
Select one:
a. Org structure
b. Staff competencies
c. Facilities and locations
d. Data and information
e. Business Models
E . Business Models
When lot of background information needs to be collected and the stakeholders dont have much time . This information is available in the companies SOP ( Standard operating process) and policy documents ?What technique is most appropriate ?
Select one:
a. Brainstorming
b. Document analysis
c. Focus groups
d. Interviews
b. Document analysis
Best because information is already available in SOP and policy documents .The BA can study this and conduct his elicitation.
How does a BA encourage stakeholders to work towards a common goal?
Select one:
a. By gaining agreement on time and resource commitments while participating in BA activities
b. All of the above
c. By collaborating with stakeholders for regular, frequent and bi-directional communication
d. By monitoring stakeholder engagement
b. All of the above
page 73,
Which of these are NOT part of the requirements activities ?
Select one:
a. Comparing each model against other relevant models
b. Checking for correct use of modelling notation, templates, or forms
c. The terminology used is consistent
d. The verification is done once and is final
d. The verification is done once and is final
Which of these modeling quasi standards are widely used for requirements analysis and design ?
Select one:
a. Decision modeling notation ( DMN)
b. Unified modeling language ( UML )
c. CMN ( Case modeling notation)
d. Business process modeling notation 2.0
b. Unified modeling language ( UML )
Page 319 , 10.35.3
Which of these statements regarding approvals in adaptive approaches is TRUE ?
Select one:
a. No approvals are required for agile approaches.
b. Approvals are required at the project charter stage .
c. Approve is required when solution construction is about to start.
d. Approvals are required at the business case approval phase .
C
Adaptive approaches typicallyapprove requirements
only when construction and implementation of a solution meeting the
requirement can begin. Business analysts work with key stakeholders to gain
consensus on new and changed requirements, communicate the outcome of
discussions, and track and manage the approval. Page 85 ,5.5.2
A particular requirement has a deadline from the industry regulator .Under what basis should this be taken up ?
Select one:
a. Risk
b. Time sensitivity
c. Dependencies
d. Cost
b. Time sensitivity
What best explains the BABOK ?
Select one:
a. It is a methodology
b. It is a process framework
c. These are set best practices and nothing more
d. It is a methodology to be followed by organizations
c.These are set best practices and nothing more
The project was a large railroad project in Europe and some of the requirements had to comply with EU norms . It was to enable disabled people to board the railway with wheelchairs and signboards for the visually handicapped. Who can best represent this stakeholder needs?
Select one:
a. Regulators
b. Project managers
c. Business stakeholders
d. Solution developers
a. Regulators