A business analyst (BA) elicits requirements from end users for a new application, and then completes a set of use cases and use case scenarios. What should the BA do next?
The business analyst (BA) has structured information so it is easy to find, does not conflict with other information, and is not duplicated unnecessarily. Which additional factor does the BA need to take into account when deciding how to structure the information?
The human resources department of an organization needs a new report. The business analyst (BA) assigned to this effort has scheduled a requirements workshop with the users. Users from the legal department have also been invited to the workshop. As the BA sets up the workshop, what can be done in advance to ensure a productive and focused workshop?
During a lesson learned session, stakeholders had a heated discussion on the performance measures being employed and why they are necessary. The business analyst (BA) explained that performance measures are required to:
The project manager has tasked the business analyst (BA) to collect a performance measure on the solution implemented in the latest release. Which of the following considerations can help the BA obtain that information?
A new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed to revive a chain of well-recognized superstores. The CEO wants to increase sales by introducing on-line shopping. Most stores are understaffed and maintenance is a challenge. Which of the following would be
considered an asset?
A stakeholder has requested an extremely detailed resolution to an issue during current state analysis that may consume about 20% of the estimated project effort. How should the business analyst (BA) handle the situation?
An organization is planning to launch an exciting new service that has never been offered before. The expectations are that the service will be extremely popular with young families but, because the organization wants to keep it a secret until launch day. there is no way of knowing whether this is correct. Why does the business analyst (BA) suggest identifying high customer demand by young families as an "assumption?
A business analyst (BA) has developed requirements for a project containing sensitive information. The requirements were approved and the solution was implemented. What should the BA do to ensure these requirements are maintained for future reference?
As part of a strategic initiative, a bank decides to expand operations to a new country where the most commonly used language is Spanish. The bank's current mobile application only supports English. The organization initiates a project to provide local language support for the app. From which level did the business need originate?
A business analyst (BA), analyzing requirements, has decomposed information into components. What is the purpose of this exercise?
A deployed loan product was funded with the expectation of prepayment risk reduction. Initially key performance indicators would be to take similar loan prepayment rates over the previous 10-year period and compare it with the new product. After implementation, the business analyst (BA) determines that the decade old housing market is vastly different. Which of the following should the BA consider for validity of performance measures?
A software company wants to make a gradual change from its traditional way of developing requirements to a more adaptive approach. A business analyst (BA) is hired to quantify the probability that the solution will meet the company's needs and assess the relevant risks. Which element of risk assessment does the BA need to consider?
A business analyst (BA) is working on a data-centric IT project. The business stakeholders develop the content but do not understand the technical aspects while the IT team believes that there is no need to understand the business issues. Which deliverable will facilitate understanding between IT and the business stakeholders?
A key stakeholder has requested an extensive range of performance measures for a replacement workflow system. A business analyst (BA) has decided to work closely with the stakeholder to validate the performance measures requested. The BA will be ensuring that the performance measures: