IIBA IIBA Certifications CCBA Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  After an initial project kick-off meeting, the business analyst (BA) determined that the project has a short deadline and a regulatory mandate with stiff penalties for non- compliance. The stakeholders do not want to risk missing the deadline, and management is willing to commit any amount of resources to meet the deadline. Which kind of approach is suitable for the initiative?

  A. Crystal clear development process

  B. Kanban development process

  C. Predictive development process

  D. Adaptive development process

  Correct Answer: D

  The kind of approach that is suitable for the initiative is an adaptive development process. This is because an adaptive development process is a type of approach that allows for flexibility, creativity, and responsiveness to changing

  requirements, risks, or opportunities. An adaptive development process can accommodate a short deadline and a regulatory mandate with stiff penalties for non-compliance by delivering incremental and iterative value to the stakeholders and

  managing uncertainty and complexity effectively. The other options are not as suitable or appropriate as an adaptive development process. References:

  BABOK Guide, section 5.1: Plan Business Analysis Approach CCBA Practice Test,

• Question 2:

  A business analyst (BA) must model information characteristics across multiple information systems for a project. What type of model captures this information?

  A. Interface analysis

  B. Business capability analysis

  C. Decision analysis

  D. Force field analysis

  Correct Answer: A

  The type of model that captures information characteristics across multiple information systems for a project is interface analysis. Interface analysis is the process of identifying, defining, and specifying the information and services that are exchanged between systems or components. Interface analysis helps to ensure that the information and services are consistent, complete, and compatible across the systems or components, and that they meet the quality and performance requirements. Interface analysis can also help to identify potential risks, issues, or dependencies related to the information and services exchange.

• Question 3:

  Jason is creating a business case for his organization and management has asked him to assess the appropriate risks in the business case regarding the solution. Which one of the following risks is not a concern for Jason when defining the business case and associated risks?

  A. Financial risk

  B. Positive risk

  C. Organizational risk

  D. Technical risk

  Correct Answer: B

  Positive risks are risks that may bring about a positive outcome if the event happens. This is not a concern for Jason in the initial risk assessment in the business case. D is incorrect. Technical risks evaluate whether the chosen technology

  and suppliers can deliver the required functionality.

  A is incorrect. Financial risks evaluate whether costs may exceed levels that make the solution viable or potential benefits may disappear. C is incorrect. Organizational risks determine whether the organization will make the changes

  necessary to benefit from the new solution.

• Question 4:

  A business analyst (BA) is facilitating a meeting with subject matter experts (SMEs) in which the SMEs are answering questions about the major business processes and associated activities the business performs. The BA will create a deliverable from this discussion that will assist in defining scope. What technique is the BA using?

  A. Decision modelling

  B. SWOT analysis

  C. Mind mapping

  D. Functional decomposition

  Correct Answer: D

  Functional decomposition is a technique that breaks down a complex system or process into smaller and simpler components or activities. It helps to define scope by identifying the functions that are performed by or within a system or process. Decision modelling, SWOT analysis, and mind mapping are not techniques for defining scope based on business processes and activities. References: BABOK Guide v3, page 97; CCBA Mock Test,

• Question 5:

  Which of the following approaches describes the project management approach of refining requirements and project scope?

  A. Plan-driven

  B. Change-driven

  C. Iterative

  D. Progressive elaboration

  Correct Answer: D

  Progressive elaboration describes the project management approach of refining requirements and project scope. C is incorrect. Iterative is not a valid business analysis approach. A is incorrect. The plan-driven approach defines business analysis activities. This approach is used to focus on minimizing up-front uncertainty and to ensure that the solution is fully defined before implementation begins in order to maximize control and minimize risk. It is preferred when requirements are effectively defined in advance of implementation. B is incorrect. Change-driven approaches to business analysis deal with rapid delivery of the business value. The business value is delivered in short iterations in return for acceptance of a higher degree of uncertainty regarding the overall delivery of the solution. The change-driven approaches are preferred while taking an exploratory approach for incremental improvement of an existing solution.

• Question 6:

  A business analyst (BA) is planning the requirements attributes. The BA received a long list of requirements that must be implemented in different phases. Which requirements attribute can the BA include to allocate the requirements to the proper phase?

  A. Status

  B. Author

  C. Priority

  D. Source

  Correct Answer: C

  Priority: indicates relative importance of requirements. Priority can refer to the relative value of a requirement or to the sequence in which it will be implemented.

• Question 7:

  The business analyst (BA) has an item logged in the action items register requiring the verification of forthcoming legislation in the next 3 months that might have an impact on the proposed architecture. What should the BA do next?

  A. Transfer the item to the legal department

  B. Determine the performance measures

  C. Assess the impact immediately

  D. Present the item to the project manager

  Correct Answer: C

  The BA should assess the impact of the forthcoming legislation immediately when it is logged in the action items register. This is because assessing the impact of a change is a technique that involves analyzing how a change affects the existing or proposed solution, business processes, stakeholders, or organization. Assessing the impact of the forthcoming legislation immediately can help the BA to identify and mitigate any potential risks or issues that might have an impact on the proposed architecture and plan accordingly. The other options are not as urgent or appropriate as assessing the impact immediately. References: BABOK Guide, section 10.16: Impact Analysis CCBA Practice Test,

• Question 8:

  Complete this sentence. If a requirement cannot be verified, it cannot be successfully .

  A. Scheduled

  B. Estimated

  C. Assigned

  D. Implemented

  Correct Answer: D

  Requirements must be verified in order to be implemented. If a requirement cannot be verified, it cannot be implemented, and therefore, does not meet a business need. B is incorrect. This is not the best answer for the QUESTION. If a requirement cannot be verified, it cannot be successfully implemented. A is incorrect. If a requirement cannot be verified, it cannot be successfully implemented. C is incorrect. If a requirement cannot be verified, it cannot be successfully implemented.

• Question 9:

  What tool is best described as a spreadsheet to use when there's a relatively low amount of requirements that need to be traced?

  A. Roles and responsibilities chart

  B. Quantitative matrix

  C. Coverage matrix

  D. RACI Chart

  Correct Answer: C

  Coverage matrix is a spreadsheet that's ideal to use when there's a relatively low amount of requirements that need to be traced. This tool is typically used to trace high-level requirements. D is incorrect. RACI Chart is a responsibility assignment matrix for resources and activities. It is not a tracing tool for requirements. A is incorrect. The roles and responsibilities chart is ideal for tracking who does what in regard to assignments, but not for tracing requirements. B is incorrect. Quantitative matrix is used to quantify the probability and impact of risks, not to trace requirements.

• Question 10:

  In order to plan the business analysis approach, the business analyst must understand the organizational process needs and what other thing?

  A. Operation of organizations and the objectives of business analysis

  B. Consideration of risk and reward

  C. Purpose of the proposed solution

  D. Stakeholders' threats and perceived threats

  Correct Answer: A

  The business analyst must understand how the organization operates and the objectives of business analysis duties. Without a clear understanding of what the expected outcomes are to be of the business analysis duties, the business

  analyst cannot adequately plan for the business analysis duties.

  D is incorrect. It's important for the business analyst to identify and categorize stakeholders, but this isn't the best answer for this QUESTION. C is incorrect. The purpose of the proposed solution is valid only if the initiative is to solve a

  problem. Business analysis can also occur to detail an opportunity, not just to create solutions to identified problems.

  B is incorrect. This isn't the best answer for this QUESTION.