Business Analysis Foundation

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Which of the following is not a factor of PESTLE Analysis?

Political

Economic

Social

Logistics

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Why is traceability important in requirements engineering?

To ensure compliance with legal regulations

To track the financial costs associated with requirement changes

To confirm alignment with overall business strategy

To manage project scheduling and resource allocation

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What is the role of a developer in requirements engineering?

Designing the high-level system architecture

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

anaging the project timeline and resources

Implementing the software components based on the requirements

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Which element of the business requirements document describes the system’s functions and how they interact with each other?

Introduction and background

Function models

Data models

Glossary of terms

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What should be the primary focus of a business case?

Financials

Return on Investment

Stakeholder Analysis

Strategy

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Which of the following is an advantage and a disadvantage of using questionnaires as a quantitative technique?

Advantage: Flexibility in data collection methods, Disadvantage: Standardization of data collection

Advantage: Ability to capture contextual understanding, Disadvantage: Standardization of data collection

Advantage: Ability to capture contextual understanding, Disadvantage: Enhanced qualitative insights

Advantage: Standardization of data collection, Disadvantage: Ability to capture contextual understanding

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What is the second step in developing a business case?

Feasibility Study

Solution Design

Requirements analysis and specification

Operation of new processes and systems

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What are the different elements of a rich picture?

Objects, Actors, Description, Process

Objects, Actors, Description, Relationships

Objects, Actors, Description

Actors, Description, Process

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What is a Mind Map?

A diagram used to visually organise information into a hierarchy, showing relationships.

A tool used to organize information

A tool used to record business situations

A tool used to analyze data

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Which style of documenting requirements focuses on describing system features from the perspective of end users?

Use-case model

User stories

Diagrammatic

Data model

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Which of the following elements are included in the Business Model Canvas?

Customer Segments, Value Proposition, Revenue Streams, Channels, Customer Relationships, Key Activities, Key Resources, Key Partners, and Cost Structure.

Market Analysis, Product Development, Pricing Strategy, Distribution Channels, Customer Support, Operations, Human Resources, Strategic Alliances, and Financial Planning

Market Research, Branding, Sales Forecasting, Advertising, Customer Service, Production, Quality Control, Supplier Relationships, and Budgeting.

Market Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Supply Chain Management, Customer Retention, Production Planning, Staffing, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Financial Analysis.

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What is the first step in developing a business case?

Feasibility Study

Requirements analysis and specification

Solution Design

Operation of new processes and systems

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Why is it important to have change control in requirements engineering?

To restrict any changes to requirements

To reduce the need for documentation and tracking

To ensure that any changes made are justified

To increase the development team's autonomy

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Which of the following represents the three areas of competency in business analysis?

Personal traits, industry expertise, and technical skills.

Communication skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Data analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

Personal qualities, business knowledge, and professional techniques.

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What is the primary responsibility of a business analyst in requirements engineering?

Developing the system architecture

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

Writing code for software development

Managing the project budget

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Which type of requirement defines overall project objectives and constraints?

Technical requirements

Functional requirements

Non-functional requirements

General requirements

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What is the main benefit of a holistic approach to business analysis?

Consideration of all aspects of a business system and their interactions.

Increased efficiency

Reduced costs

Improved customer satisfaction

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What is the fifth step in developing a business case?

Feasibility Study

Evaluating options

Requirements analysis and specification

Operation of new processes and systems

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Which of the following statements accurately describes an advantage and a disadvantage of activity sampling in business analysis?

Advantage: Efficient Resource Allocation; Disadvantage: Limited Contextual Information.

Advantage: Limited Contextual Information; Disadvantage: Efficient Resource Allocation.

Advantage: Detailed Contextual Information; Disadvantage: Inefficient Resource Allocation.

Advantage: Inefficient Resource Allocation; Disadvantage: Detailed Contextual Information.

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What are the advantages of the Waterfall lifecycle?

It's easy to manage and control

It's simple and efficient

It's predictable and reliable

It's easily adaptable

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Which of the following best represents the elements of the POPIT model in business analysis?

Processes, Operations, People, Innovation, Technology.

People, Organisation, Processes, Information, Technology.

Products, Organization, Processes, Information, Technology.

Planning, Operations, People, Information, Technology.

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Which of the following is an advantage and a disadvantage of using surveys as a quantitative technique?

Advantage: Large sample size, Disadvantage: Potential for response bias

Advantage: Limited sample size, Disadvantage: Ability to capture in-depth qualitative insights

Advantage: Limited sample size, Disadvantage: Large sample size

Advantage: Ability to capture in-depth qualitative insights, Disadvantage: Large sample size

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What does VMOST help to achieve?

Provides an approach for the development and assessment of strategy.

Improving customer satisfaction

Accelerating digital transformation

Optimizing internal operations

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In a use case diagram, what represents a role played by an external entity interacting with the system?

Use case

System boundary

Associations

Actor

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What element in the business requirements document represents visual representations of the sequence of activities in a business process?

Function models

Business process models

User story

Data models

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Which of the following best describes the concept of a T-shaped professional in business analysis?

A professional with expertise in a specific domain but lacking broad knowledge in other areas.

A professional with a broad foundation of skills and knowledge across various areas of business analysis but lacking specialized expertise.

A professional with both broad knowledge across various areas of business analysis and deep expertise in a specific domain.

A professional with limited skills and knowledge in both breadth and depth of business analysis.

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What are the benefits of using a Mind Map?

Creates a visual representation of ideas

Enables a deeper understanding of the topic

Helps to identify relationships between ideas

Creates a visual representation of ideas and helps to remember a large amount of information

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What are the factors assessed when using PESTLE Analysis?

Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental

Political, Ecological, Social, Technological, Logistics and Economic

Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Logistics and Educational

Political, Ecological, Social, Technological, Legal and Entourage

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What element in the business requirements document provides a list of defined terms and their meanings?

Function models

Glossary of terms

Introduction and background

Data models

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Which style of documenting requirements utilizes graphical representations, such as flowcharts or UML diagrams?

Business process model

Use-case model

Data model

Diagrammatic

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Which style of documenting requirements represents the structure and relationships of data within the system?

Use-case model

Data model

Business process model

Text-based

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Which of the following statements accurately describes an advantage and a disadvantage of document analysis in business analysis?

Advantage: Lack of Real-Time Data; Disadvantage: Access to Historical Information.

Advantage: Access to Historical Information; Disadvantage: Lack of Real-Time Data.

Advantage: Real-Time Data Availability; Disadvantage: Incomplete Information.

Advantage: Incomplete Information; Disadvantage: Real-Time Data Availability.

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Which of the following activities are part of the Business Analysis Service Framework (BASF)?

Investigate situation, Evaluate risks, Develop strategies, Implement solutions.

Investigate situation, Consider perspectives, Analyze needs, Evaluate options, Define requirements.

Analyze data, Create reports, Conduct interviews, Present findings.

Gather requirements, Design prototypes, Test solutions, Provide training.

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What are the main stakeholder categories using the stakeholder wheel?

Partners, Suppliers, Regulators, Employees, Managers, Owners, Competitors, Customers

Owners, Competitors, Customers

Partners, Suppliers, Regulators, Employees, Managers

Partners, Suppliers, Regulators Customers

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Which type of lifecycle allows for multiple iterations of a project?

Waterfall Lifecycle

V Model

Incremental Lifecycle

Iterative Lifecycle

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Which are the 5 elements of VMOST?

Vision, Mission, Goals, Strategies, Tactics

Objectives, Measures, Strategies, Tactics, Results

Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, Tools

Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, Tactics

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Which quantitative techniques can be used in business investigation?

Surveys

Questionnaires

Activity Sampling

Document Analysis

All the above

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What type of information does a business analyst typically need to know?

Customer feedback

Efficiency metrics

Organisation goals

Competitor activity

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What is the fourth step in developing a business case?

Feasibility Study

Requirements analysis and specification

Solution Design

Operation of new processes and systems

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What is the role of the analyst within requirements engineering?

Developing the System

Testing the System

Translating Requirements

Assessing Feasibility

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What type of Business Analyst specializes in process efficiency and performance improvement?

Business-Intelligence Analyst

Systems Analyst

Business Process Analyst

Operations Analyst

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Describe stakeholder responsibilities using a RACI chart

Responsible, Accountable, Concerned, Informed

Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

Random, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

Responsible, acknowledge, Consulted, Informed

43 / 87

Explain the use of POPIT in gap analysis

To explain future state

To identify the processes

To identify the users

By considering the different categories within POPIT, a business analyst can make direct comparisons between current and target states in each area.

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What is the role of project sponsor in requirements engineering?

Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

Designing the high-level system architecture

Providing support, advocacy, and overall guidance for the project

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What represents the boundary that separates the system from its external entities in a use case diagram?

Associations

Actor

Use case

System boundary

46 / 87

Which element of the business requirements document provides an overview and context for the project?

Business process models

Function models

Introduction and background

User story

47 / 87

What is the third step in developing a business case?

Feasibility Study

Requirements analysis and specification

Solution Design

Operation of new processes and systems

48 / 87

Which style of documenting requirements organizes requirements in a structured and indexed format?

User stories

Data model

Requirements catalogue

Use-case model

49 / 87

What role does a domain expert play in requirements engineering?

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

Providing industry-specific knowledge and insights

Designing the high-level system architecture

Verifying and validating the system against the defined requirements

51 / 87

Which type of lifecycle is represented by a linear model?

Waterfall Lifecycle

V Model

Incremental Lifecycle

Iterative Lifecycle

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Which type of requirement addresses system performance, security, and usability?

Technical requirements

Non-functional requirements

General requirements

Functional requirements

53 / 87

What are disadvantages of user role analysis?

Complex User Role Interactions

Changing User Roles over Time

Stakeholder Alignment

All the above

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What are advantages of user role analysis?

Enhanced System Design

Targeted Requirements Gathering

Effective Communication and Collaboration

All the above

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Which element of the business requirements document provides a narrative description of a user’s interaction with the system?

User story

Glossary of terms

Function models

Introduction and background

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What is the best way to consider cost-benefit analysis in a business case?

Cost-Benefit Method

Discounted Cash Flow

Payback Period

Net Present Value

57 / 87

What is PESTLE Analysis?

A framework used to study a business’s strategy

A framework used to study the external environment of a business

A tool framework to study a business’s resources

A tool framework to study a business’s team

58 / 87

What is the first step in the business change lifecycle?

Alignment

Definition

Implementation

Realisation

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What is the primary responsibility of a system architect in requirements engineering?

Designing the high-level system architecture

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

Managing the project budget

Writing test cases

60 / 87

What are the primary objectives of business analysis?

Making cost savings

Identifying business needs

Improving customer experience

Enhancing data security

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Which of the following options best defines the concept of strategy?

Strategy refers to the short-term plans and actions of an organization to achieve specific goals.

Strategy is the alignment of organizational resources and competencies to achieve competitive advantage in a dynamic environment and meet stakeholder expectations.

Strategy is the process of setting operational targets and objectives to optimize day-to-day business operations.

Strategy encompasses the tactical decisions made by an organization to respond to immediate market changes.

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What type of Business Analyst focuses on software development and IT support?

Business Process Analyst

Systems Analyst

Business-Intelligence Analyst

Operations Analyst

63 / 87

Traceability in requirements engineering primarily focuses on which aspect?

Tracking the origin and ownership of a requirement

Tracking the progress and completion of software development tasks

Tracking the performance and usability of the system

Tracking the financial costs associated with requirement changes

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Which type of requirement specifies the hardware, software, and technology constraints?

General requirements

Functional requirements

Technical requirements

Non-functional requirements

65 / 87

Which style of documenting requirements emphasizes system interactions and behavior in specific scenarios?

Use-case model

User stories

Business process model

Requirements catalogue

66 / 87

What is the most important aspect of a business analyst’s job?

Developing plans and strategies

Gathering and analysing data

Building relationships

Understanding the organisation's strategy

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What is one advantage and one disadvantage of Agile delivery lifecycle?

Advantage: Flexibility and Adaptability. Disadvantage: Limited Predictability for Fixed Deadlines

Advantage: Predictable. Disadvantage: Non-flexibility

Advantage: everybody is aligned. Disadvantage: non ideal for fixed deadlines

Advantage: Ideal for fixed deadlines. Disadvantage: Non-flexible

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What is the main role of a project manager in requirements engineering?

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

Developing test cases

Writing code for software development

Managing the project timeline and resources

69 / 87

What is the main responsibility of a tester in requirements engineering?

Gathering and analyzing business requirements

Designing the high-level system architecture

Implementing the software components based on the requirements

Verifying and validating the system against the defined requirements

70 / 87

Identify the three areas of feasibility assessment.

Stakeholders, Financial, Technical

Business, Expenses, Technical

Business, Financial, Infrastructure

Business, Financial, Technical

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Which of the following is NOT a type of requirements engineering?

Functional Requirements Engineering

Non-Functional Requirements Engineering

Software Requirements Engineering

User Experience Requirements Engineering

72 / 87

Who does the product owner represent in the requirements engineering process?

Project manager

System architect

Development team

Stakeholders or end users

73 / 87

What is the role of business analysis in decision-making?

To make decisions

To advise on decisions

To understand business needs and gather requirements

To validate decisions

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In a use case diagram, what represents the connections or relationships between actors and use cases?

Use case

Actor

System boundary

Associations

75 / 87

Who are the end users in the context of requirements engineering?

Project managers

System architects

Business analysts

Individuals who will use the system or benefit from its features

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What is user role analysis used for?

User role analysis identifies where stakeholders have common interests or requirements and can be used as a basis for user stories and use cases

To identify the users

To identify different roles

To identify the stakeholders

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What is the biggest advantage to creating a rich picture?

Easy to understand

Helps to identify issues

Can be easily shared

Provides space to take notes

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What is the purpose of change control in requirements engineering?

To create a robust audit trail of changes made to requirements

To enforce strict control over the development team's activities

To eliminate the need for any changes to requirements

To speed up the development process by minimizing documentation

79 / 87

Which type of lifecycle has a feedback loop to ensure that customer requirements are met?

Waterfall Lifecycle

V Model

Incremental Lifecycle

Iterative Lifecycle

80 / 87

Business change lifecycle stages are alignment -> Definition -> Design -> Implementation -> Realisation. What is in the middle of all stages that might impact them?

Business Case

Stakeholders

Management

Budget

81 / 87

What element in the business requirements document represents the structure and relationships of data within the system?

Data models

User story

Glossary of terms

Business process models

82 / 87

Which style of documenting requirements visualizes and defines the sequence of activities and workflows within a business process?

Business process model

Diagrammatic

Text-based

Requirements catalogue

83 / 87

Which type of lifecycle allows for changes to be made during delivery?

Waterfall Lifecycle

V Model

Incremental Lifecycle

Iterative Lifecycle

84 / 87

Which type of requirement describes the specific system behaviors and features?

Technical requirements

Non-functional requirements

General requirements

Functional requirements

85 / 87

What is the last step in the business change lifecycle?

Alignment

Definition

Monitor the Change

Design

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What element in a use case diagram represents a specific functionality or behavior of the system?

System boundary

Use case

Associations

Actor

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Which style of documenting requirements primarily uses written descriptions and explanations?

Requirements catalogue

User stories

Diagrammatic

Text-based

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