Section 1 - What is Business Analysis (5%) Flashcards
1
Q
What does a Business Analyst do?
A
- Normally an internal consultant
- Different in many roles
- Looks at business holistically to identify opportunities
- Not just about IT + translating IT and Business language
2
Q
What are the stages of the Business Case Lifecycle?
A
- Alignment
- Definition
- Design
- Implementation
- Realisation
3
Q
What are the elements that contribute to the alignment stage of the Business Case Lifecycle?
A
- Architecture
- Environment
- Strategy
4
Q
What are the principles of the BA role?
A
- IT system is not always the issue. The business process may be the problem
- Identify + evaluate various options for issue resolution
- Root causes not symptoms
- Prioritisation + value identification of various requirements
- Negotiation of conflict between stakeholders, requirements and priority
5
Q
What is the POPIT model?
A
A checklist to ensure a holistic approach is taken to requirements definition
6
Q
What does POPIT stand for?
A
- People
- Organisation
- Processes
- Information Technology
7
Q
Briefly explain the maturity model for BA progression
A
System improvement –> Process improvement –> Business improvement
Increase in scope + authority
8
Q
How does a proxy PO differ from other types of BA?
A
- Leads a team
- Involved in prioritisation
9
Q
What is the main domain of a project BA?
A
- Elicit, analyse + validate requirements
- Document + manage requirements into a statement of need
