IIBA IIBA Certifications ECBA Questions & Answers

• Question 131:

  Why should a business analyst (BA) perform a cultural assessment when analyzing the current state of an enterprise?

  A. To determine whether stakeholders understand the rationale for the current state of the enterprise

  B. To identify the formal relationships between people working in the enterprise

  C. To document the communication channels, reporting structures, and relationships in the enterprise

  D. To understand the scope of decision making at different levels of the enterprise

  Correct Answer: A

  Business analysts perform a cultural assessment to:

  1.

  identify if cultural changes are required to better achieve the goals,

  2.

  identify whether stakeholders understand the rationale for the current state of the enterprise and the value delivered by it, and ascertain whether the stakeholders view the current state as satisfactory or if change is needed.

• Question 132:

  Which of the following techniques is used to identify the elements and boundaries of the requirements architecture?

  A. Functional decomposition

  B. Environmental scan

  C. Scope modelling

  D. Interface analysis

  Correct Answer: C

  Scope Modelling: used to identify the elements and boundaries of the requirements architecture.

• Question 133:

  Which of the following accurately describes a stakeholder's role during future state analysis?

  A. A regulator would ensure an envisioned future state can be sufficiently tested and can help set an appropriate level of quality to target.

  B. An end user would help determine which business needs to address and sets the business objective that a future state will achieve.

  C. A project manager would be directly involved in supporting the operations of the enterprise.

  D. A domain subject matter expert would provide insight into current state and potential states.

  Correct Answer: D

  Domain Subject Matter Expert: provides insight into current state and potential future states.

• Question 134:

  What task is performed to ensure that all requirements align to the business need?

  A. Model Requirements

  B. Prioritize Requirements

  C. Validate Requirements

  D. Define Requirements

  Correct Answer: C

  Requirements validation is an ongoing process to ensure that stakeholder, solution, and transition requirements align to the business requirements and that the designs satisfy the requirements.

• Question 135:

  Which criteria are necessary when the requirements express contractual obligations?

  A. Evaluation

  B. Solution

  C. Acceptance

  D. Approval

  Correct Answer: C

  Acceptance criteria are necessary when the requirements express contractual obligations.

• Question 136:

  What are the two basic types of interviews to elicit business analysis information?

  A. Closed and open ended

  B. Unstructured and structured

  C. Planned and unplanned

  D. Face-to-face and telephonic

  Correct Answer: B

  There are two basic types of interviews used to elicit business analysis information:

  1.

  Structured Interview: in which the interviewer has a predefined set of questions.

  2.

  Unstructured Interview: in which the interviewer does not have a predetermined format or order of questions. Questions may vary based on interviewee responses and interactions.

• Question 137:

  What tool can be used to determine the impact of a changed requirement on other requirements?

  A. Verification

  B. Traceability

  C. Interview

  D. Workshop

  Correct Answer: B

  Traceability is a useful tool for performing impact analysis. When a requirement changes, its relationships to other requirements or solution components can be reviewed. Each related requirement or component may also require a change to support the new requirement.

• Question 138:

  What tool classifies stakeholders according to responsibility?

  A. Stakeholder Map

  B. Personas

  C. RACI Matrix

  D. Stakeholder List

  Correct Answer: C

  3 Responsibility (RACI) Matrix Another popular stakeholder matrix is the responsibility (RACI) matrix. RACI stands for the four types of responsibility that a stakeholder may hold on the initiative: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. When completing a RACI matrix, it is important to ensure that all stakeholders or stakeholder groups have been identified.

• Question 139:

  What is the approach in which solution components are assembled, constructed, or developed by experts as a direct response to a set of requirements?

  A. Create

  B. Design

  C. Purchase

  D. Scope

  Correct Answer: A

  Create: solution components are assembled, constructed, or developed by experts as a direct response to a set of requirements.

• Question 140:

  Which of the following approaches is used to determine how business analysis data will be packaged and communicated to stakeholders?

  A. Business Analysis Approach

  B. Information Management Approach

  C. Governance Approach

  D. Stakeholder Engagement Approach

  Correct Answer: B

  Information Management Approach: helps determine how business analysis information will be packaged and communicated to stakeholders.