BABOK Guide Inputs and Structure

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What is the primary purpose of producing formal documentation after a solution is implemented?

To define the solution in iterations

To gather information through team interaction and feedback

To facilitate knowledge transfer (correct)

To maximize control and minimize risk

What is a characteristic of a Predictive approach?

Requires informal information gathering

Defined before implementation to maximize control and minimize risk (correct)

Performs tasks in specific phases

Defined in iterations to arrive at the best solution

What is a consideration that may affect the business analysis approach?

The change is complex and high risk (correct)

The use of standardized templates

The presence of inexperienced team members

The need for formal documentation

What is a characteristic of an Adaptive approach?

Defined in iterations to arrive at the best solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Business Analysis Approach?

To provide a description of the types of activities that the business analyst will perform Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Formal approach?

Information is captured in standardized templates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of understanding authority levels upfront in business analysis?

To eliminate confusion during the business analysis effort Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the influence and attitude of each stakeholder?

To develop strategies for obtaining buy-in and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is a mismatch between the influence required and the amount of influence a stakeholder has?

The business analyst develops risk plans and response strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for maintaining stakeholder engagement in business analysis activities?

Ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What type of event is collaboration often considered to be?

A spontaneous event Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of business analysts when evaluating stakeholder influence?

To develop strategies for obtaining buy-in and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stakeholders is inherently involved in all business analysis activities?

Business Analyst Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for performing activities that fall under another stakeholder role?

Business Analyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a domain subject matter expert?

In-depth knowledge of the solution Signup and view all the answers

Who is a stakeholder who directly interacts with the solution?

End User Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a customer and the enterprise?

The customer has contractual or moral rights that the enterprise is obliged to meet Signup and view all the answers

Who may fill more than one role in business analysis activities?

A single individual may fill more than one role Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of predictive approaches?

To maximize control and minimize risk Signup and view all the answers

When is an adaptive approach likely to be preferred?

When taking an exploratory approach to finding the best solution Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that a business analyst may consider when planning for business analysis activities?

The organization's standards Signup and view all the answers

Why is planning an essential task in business analysis?

To ensure value is delivered to an enterprise Signup and view all the answers

How often does planning typically occur on a given initiative?

More than once to address changing business conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of predictive approaches?

Minimizing upfront uncertainty and ensuring a defined solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumption about the presence of an input in the BABOK Guide?

It is sufficiently complete to allow successive work to begin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Elements section?

To describe the key concepts necessary to perform a task. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a guideline and a tool in the BABOK Guide?

A guideline provides instructions, while a tool is used to undertake a task. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Stakeholders section?

To compose a generic list of stakeholders who may be involved in a task. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Outputs section?

To describe the results produced by performing a task. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between inputs and outputs in the BABOK Guide?

Inputs are the resources required to perform a task, while outputs are the results produced. Signup and view all the answers