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1
Which is
not
a reason a project may be accepted or rejected?
Finances available and the long/short term nature of the project
The qualitative and quantitative aspects of the project
Lack of stakeholder engagement
Corporate political environment
2
Which of the following are optional scope formula elements?
Org Memory | Data Integration | Insight Creation | Presentation
Business | Solutions | Data and IT Architecture
Interviews | Surveys | Observation
Product stakeholders | Strategic Justifications | Risks | Constraints
3
This is the formula for Product Scope
False
True
4
Who is not a Product Stakeholder
Product Manager | Product Owner
The Maintenance Crew
Customer or Sponsor
Problem Owner
5
Which is a reason we
don't need
measurements?
To make awesome presentation slides with graphs
Verify the problem and conditions are stated not perceived
Demonstrate increase value from the problem to the solution
When there is a request for ROIs or other justification
6
Which of the following is a Business Analyst trait in a project?
Is measured by the success of the project outcome
Once project is completed, moves on to the next project
Looks inward to the solution team and manages change requests
Manage project budgets, timelines and quality
7
The BA does not act as an advisor with Upper-Level Management (ULM)
True
False
8
Business Analyst's work ends when the project is delivered
True
False
9
Checkpoint Alpha includes the Problem Statement, Documentation related to problem and Vision Statement
True
False
10
Which is
not
a Business Analyst role?
Identify the right solutions
Determine & analyze the business problem
Define organizational strategies
Ensure the solution solves the problem
11
A business case contains a product scope, quantified solution with measurements of benefits and costs
False
True
12
The problem domain reflects the 'As Is', the solution domain reflects the 'To Be'
True
False
13
Which is not a way to build relations with the PM (2)
Directly assign tasks to PMs staff without his/her input
Stay out of the project politics
Keep the project manager in the loop for all interchanges
Respect the PM's responsibilities to the technical solution
14
Checkpoint Alpha: What problem to solve | What the future state looks like | How to know when the problem is solved
False
True
15
Strategic Justification identifies the benefits to the company if they solve the problem
True
False
16
Which is
not
a way to build a relation with the Project Manager?
Keep constant communication
Express business needs not your own
Keep focused on the problem and solution
Get wasted with his team on the job
17
An important role of the BA is to ensure that any project is properly aligned – both horizontally and vertically
False
True
18
Feasibility or a proof of concept, is undertaken to remove some uncertainty surrounding the project
False
True
19
The BA focuses on what must be done, the System Analyst on how it will be done
True
False
20
The problem statement clearly states, without over explaining, what the problem is in a negative, limiting language
True
False
21
Business Needs and the Cost benefit analysis are not contained in the business case
True
False
22
Which is
not
a challenge in Problem solving?
The Misunderstood Problem
The Unstated Problem
The Problem Child
Finding the Problem
23
Which is not a BA technique for defining the Real Problem?
Analysis: Documentation review, root cause analysis
Executing a countdown challenge
Individual Elicitation: Interviews, surveys, job shadowing
Group Elicitation Activities: Brainstorming, Focus groups, observations
24
The overall goal of the
Business Case
is to minimize risk in decision making
False
True
25
The internist does not diagnose problems nor recommends the treatment to be carried out by specialists
True
False
26
The challenges with the solution team are: understanding the bigger picture, no problem syndrome and communication
False
True
27
Goals make the mission statement more tangible. They determine the success criteria for the mission.
True
False
28
Most strategic benefits are related to a Cost Benefit Analysis
False
True
29
Which role was not part of the Business Analyst origin?
Systems Analyst
Marketing Officer
Programmer Analyst
Super User
30
Which is
not
a step in defining a problem?
Define the Product Scope
Define the Real Problem and Vision
Determine the Value
Recommend an ERP solution
31
Where is the Business Analyst positioned in the company?
Business Community
Management Level
Development Community
Center
32
Which is not part of the Business analysis competency model?
Elicitation and Collaboration
Business Analysis, Planning and Monitoring
Strategy Analysis and Solution Evaluation
Solution Coding
33
The BA communicates changing problems, objectives, change management and business aspects of the overall project
False
True
34
Business analyst today use systematic observations and analysis to best solve assigned business problems
True
False
35
The 5 Whys is the most effective technique in defining a problem
False
True
36
Which is
not
an aspect of the BA and Process Workers?
BA must be honest and transparent with the PWs
The PWs operate at the strategic level
The BA needs to validate info from PWs
PWs are primary sources of info to solve the problem
37
Which is
not
an attribute of the solution team?
Most communication is done through the PM
Often consists of technical IT people
Everyone who will work together to produce a solution
Often consists of business people
38
Which is
not
a means to get from the perceived problem to the real problem
Analyze Information
Asking Questions
Observation
Creating a Gantt Chart
39
Which is not a Requirements in the Design Cycle
Vendor Requirements
Business Requirements
Transition Requirements
Solution Requirements
40
Which is a
concern
with using a Subject Matter Expert?
Quick validation for all information in the problem domain
Can come up with better solutions as they know the problem domain
Save time by providing a single source of information
SMEs may have hidden agendas
41
Which is
not
listed as a BA Role
Politician | Investigator | Analyst | Facilitator
Architect | Developer | Web Master
Change Agent | Quality Control Specialist | Process Improver
Intermediary | Filter | Mediator | Diplomat
42
Which is true about the solution scope?
The detailed statement of works
The work that must be completed to deliver a product or service
The features and functions of a project or service
Capabilities a solution must support to meet business needs
43
Politics and Emotions may supersede facts, perception is truth - so manage expectations
True
False
44
After the confirming state, Checkpoint Alpha does not Identify possible solutions or Build business cases
True
False
45
Which is
not
part of the Functional Goals process?
Start with a vision and break it down into functional goals
Extract, Transform, Load
Verify the achieved functional goals solve the overall problem
Define problems each goals have to solve
46
What is
not
part of the Business Analyst description
Elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements
Recommend solutions to achieve org goals
Manage information technology through project management
Enable change, articulate needs and the rational for change
47
The product scope amplifies the problem statement, defining the context and answers overall questions to be solved
True
False
48
Who is a stakeholder
Anyone's interest the project may be positively or negatively affect
Anyone who has no impact on or by the project
The Justice League
The Avengers
49
What is the Eternal Project?
A project that continues to add strategic value
An irrelevant solution that is no longer aligned to the business
A project that has been completed
A project that used ghostly powers
50
A Business Analyst can only hold one role at a time
True
False
51
PEST, SWOT and Porter's Five Forces are research methods of the external environment
False
True
52
Which is
not
part of creating a product vision?
Communicates the 'to be' state without stating a solution
Can be used to sell the project on its merits
A collection of realistic stakeholder expectations
Explains exactly what solution is needed and the vendor to supply it
53
What is the difference between product and project scope?
Project is defined by BA, Product is defined by Supplier
Project is defined by BA, Product is defined by PM
Project is defined by PM, Product is defined by BA
Project is defined by PM, Product is defined by IT
54
Which is
not
an element of the Product Scope?
Problem Statement | Vision Statement | Product Stakeholders
Functional Goals | Risk | Constraints
Networking | Database Design
Business Justification | Acceptance Criteria
55
Which are
not
steps in the Problem Determination Game
Use external information | Implement Solutions
Determine the problem owner | Determine relevancy
Gather candidates | Determine problems out of scope
Distinguish between problems & requirements as well as solutions
56
Mission statements serve organizations by giving direction and clarifying choices.
False
True
57
Which are not phases in the Business Case Development?
Use JAD and OLAP
Analyze Alternatives | Make Recommendations
Define the Opportunity | Identify Alternatives | Gather Data
Implement Plan | Communicate the Business Case
58
A subject matter expert is any individual with in-depth knowledge of a topic relevant to a need or solution scope
False
True
59
Which is a
positive aspect
of a Subject Matter Expert?
May be a political appointee
Able to identify reuse of business processes and activities
May rely too much on the SME making it their solution
May not want to be involved in the process
60
What is the formula for ROI
Net Benefit / Cost
Profits/Net Benefit
Profits/ Cost
Total Cost/ Profts
