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What is a primary focus of the requirements life cycle management?
What is a primary focus of the requirements life cycle management?
- Conducting surveys to gather information
- Analyzing financial impacts of designs
- Managing and maintaining requirements from inception to retirement (correct)
- Developing communication strategies for stakeholders
Which of the following activities is NOT part of the elicitation and collaboration process?
Which of the following activities is NOT part of the elicitation and collaboration process?
- Communicating with stakeholders
- Confirming the results obtained
- Retiring outdated requirements (correct)
- Conducting elicitation activities
How do business analysts assess proposed changes to requirements?
How do business analysts assess proposed changes to requirements?
- Through independent audits
- Through stakeholder surveys
- By utilizing machine learning algorithms
- By analyzing, assessing, and gaining consensus (correct)
In the context of stakeholder communication, what is essential once business analysis information has been gathered?
In the context of stakeholder communication, what is essential once business analysis information has been gathered?
What relationship is crucial for managing requirements efficiently?
What relationship is crucial for managing requirements efficiently?
What is the primary role of a business analyst in the process of transforming requests into requirements?
What is the primary role of a business analyst in the process of transforming requests into requirements?
In which activity is the business analyst likely to ask the question of necessity for requirements or design?
In which activity is the business analyst likely to ask the question of necessity for requirements or design?
Which of the following is NOT a phase an analyst uses to transform requests into requirements or designs?
Which of the following is NOT a phase an analyst uses to transform requests into requirements or designs?
Why is it important for the business analyst to question the requirement or design's value?
Why is it important for the business analyst to question the requirement or design's value?
During which activity might a business analyst determine if the design provides value to an enterprise?
During which activity might a business analyst determine if the design provides value to an enterprise?
Study Notes
Elicitation and Collaboration
- A business analyst prepares for and conducts elicitation activities to gather information from stakeholders.
- Communication with stakeholders continues after assembling business analysis information, ensuring ongoing collaboration.
- Stakeholder engagement is essential throughout the business analysis activities to confirm results.
Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Business analysts manage requirements and design information from inception to retirement.
- Building meaningful relationships between related requirements and designs is crucial for effective analysis.
- Assessing and analyzing proposed changes to requirements and designs ensures alignment and consensus among stakeholders.
Importance of 'Why?'
- Continuous questioning of the necessity of requirements and designs is fundamental for providing enterprise value.
- The focus is on how the requirements facilitate the achievement of enterprise goals and objectives.
Examples of Requirements and Designs
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Requirement: View six months of sales data across multiple organizational units in a single view.
- Design: A sketch of a dashboard to visualize this data.
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Requirement: Reduce time needed to pick and pack a customer order.
- Design: Implementation of a process model for efficient order management.
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Requirement: Record and access medical patient history data.
- Design: A screen mock-up displaying specific data fields required for patient access.
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Requirement: Develop business strategy, goals, and objectives for a new business venture.
- Design: Creation of a Business Capability Model to outline required capabilities.
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Requirement: Provide information in both English and French.
- Design: Prototype featuring text displayed in both languages to meet user needs.
Handling Assumed Needs
- Stakeholders may present needs or solutions based on assumptions; a business analyst must clarify and validate these to avoid misunderstandings.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential tasks that business analysts perform for elicitation activities. It includes methods for conducting these activities and confirming the results obtained while emphasizing communication with stakeholders. Understanding the roles and techniques in business analysis is crucial for success in this field.
