Question #1
What is a role of the Agile BA when Handling Requirements?
- A . Approval of any changes that may be required
- B . Version control of all Requirements on the agreed list
- C . Estimator of the effort required to deliver each Requirement
- D . Identification of all Requirements at the outset of the project
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
In an Agile environment, the role of the Business Analyst (BA) includes working closely with the development team and business stakeholders to clarify and prioritize requirements. One of the critical tasks during this process is to estimate the effort required to deliver each requirement. This estimation is essential for planning the iterations or sprints in Agile development. The BA collaborates with other team members to assess the complexity and effort involved, ensuring that the team can commit to achievable goals within each timeboxed iteration. This role does not typically include approving changes, version control, or identifying all requirements at the outset, which are handled by other roles or processes in Agile.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 10, Establishing the Requirements
C
Explanation:
In an Agile environment, the role of the Business Analyst (BA) includes working closely with the development team and business stakeholders to clarify and prioritize requirements. One of the critical tasks during this process is to estimate the effort required to deliver each requirement. This estimation is essential for planning the iterations or sprints in Agile development. The BA collaborates with other team members to assess the complexity and effort involved, ensuring that the team can commit to achievable goals within each timeboxed iteration. This role does not typically include approving changes, version control, or identifying all requirements at the outset, which are handled by other roles or processes in Agile.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 10, Establishing the Requirements
Question #2
What role is responsible for protecting those models that go on to become part of the future ‘As Is’ support for the delivered solution?
- A . Business Sponsor
- B . [Solution Developer
- C . Agile BA
- D . Scribe
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The role responsible for protecting models that go on to become part of the future ‘As Is’ support for the delivered solution is the Solution Developer. The Solution Developer ensures that the technical models, including system architectures and detailed design documents, are preserved and maintained. These models are crucial for ongoing support and future enhancements. The Agile BA supports this by providing clear and well-documented requirements and analysis that feed into these models, but the responsibility for their protection and maintenance lies primarily with the Solution Developer.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 13, Delivering the Requirements
B
Explanation:
The role responsible for protecting models that go on to become part of the future ‘As Is’ support for the delivered solution is the Solution Developer. The Solution Developer ensures that the technical models, including system architectures and detailed design documents, are preserved and maintained. These models are crucial for ongoing support and future enhancements. The Agile BA supports this by providing clear and well-documented requirements and analysis that feed into these models, but the responsibility for their protection and maintenance lies primarily with the Solution Developer.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 13, Delivering the Requirements
Question #3
When defining and planning a larger Workshop what should the Workshop Owner consider doing, with the support of the Workshop Facilitator?
- A . Splitting the Workshop over two or more sites at different geographic locations
- B . Not allowing Observers to attend the Workshop due to lack of space
- C . Taking extra care when ensuring that participants have enough information to make an effective decision
- D . Sharing the role of Facilitator between two or more people
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
When defining and planning a larger workshop, it is crucial for the Workshop Owner, with the support of the Workshop Facilitator, to ensure that all participants have enough information to make effective decisions. This involves thorough preparation, including distributing necessary documents and context ahead of the workshop, setting clear objectives, and ensuring that all participants understand their roles and the workshop’s goals. This careful preparation helps to facilitate effective decision-making and productive discussions, leading to better outcomes from the workshop.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 5, Investigation Techniques
C
Explanation:
When defining and planning a larger workshop, it is crucial for the Workshop Owner, with the support of the Workshop Facilitator, to ensure that all participants have enough information to make effective decisions. This involves thorough preparation, including distributing necessary documents and context ahead of the workshop, setting clear objectives, and ensuring that all participants understand their roles and the workshop’s goals. This careful preparation helps to facilitate effective decision-making and productive discussions, leading to better outcomes from the workshop.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 5, Investigation Techniques
Question #4
What should an Agile BA do before agreeing to facilitate a workshop?
- A . Identify workshop attendees from the wider stakeholder community
- B . Define a clear rationale for their involvement in the workshop should they be called upon to participate
- C . Check that the date of the workshop does not conflict with a review point in a Structured Timebox
- D . Assess their independence carefully and avoid facilitating workshops where they are required to have significant participation
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Before agreeing to facilitate a workshop, an Agile BA should carefully assess their independence. They need to ensure that they can remain neutral and unbiased during the workshop. If the BA is required to participate significantly in the discussion, they should avoid facilitating the session to prevent any conflict of interest or bias. This separation allows for a more balanced and objective facilitation process, ensuring that all stakeholders’ views are considered fairly.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 5, Investigation Techniques
D
Explanation:
Before agreeing to facilitate a workshop, an Agile BA should carefully assess their independence. They need to ensure that they can remain neutral and unbiased during the workshop. If the BA is required to participate significantly in the discussion, they should avoid facilitating the session to prevent any conflict of interest or bias. This separation allows for a more balanced and objective facilitation process, ensuring that all stakeholders’ views are considered fairly.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 5, Investigation Techniques
Question #5
What is defined as anyone that is potentially impacted by the outcome of a project?
- A . Supporter
- B . Stakeholder
- C . User
- D . Customer
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
In the context of Agile Business Analysis, a stakeholder is defined as anyone potentially impacted by the outcome of a project. Stakeholders include a wide range of individuals and groups such as customers, users, business sponsors, regulatory bodies, and other entities with a vested interest in the project’s results. Effective stakeholder management is crucial for gathering requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs, and facilitating successful project outcomes.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 6, Stakeholder Analysis and Management
B
Explanation:
In the context of Agile Business Analysis, a stakeholder is defined as anyone potentially impacted by the outcome of a project. Stakeholders include a wide range of individuals and groups such as customers, users, business sponsors, regulatory bodies, and other entities with a vested interest in the project’s results. Effective stakeholder management is crucial for gathering requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs, and facilitating successful project outcomes.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 6, Stakeholder Analysis and Management
Question #6
What technique is used to categorise Stakeholders according to their level of involvement in the project?
- A . Organisation Chart
- B . Management Hierarchy
- C . Power/lnterest Grid
- D . Impact Mapping
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The technique used to categorize stakeholders according to their level of involvement in the project is the Power/Interest Grid. This technique is essential for identifying which stakeholders need to be managed closely and which can be monitored with less effort. The grid categorizes stakeholders based on their power to influence the project and their interest in the project’s success. This categorization helps in devising appropriate stakeholder management strategies by assessing their power and interest levels and planning interactions accordingly.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "Stakeholder analysis…provides a means of categorising stakeholders in order to identify the most appropriate stakeholder management approach"
C
Explanation:
The technique used to categorize stakeholders according to their level of involvement in the project is the Power/Interest Grid. This technique is essential for identifying which stakeholders need to be managed closely and which can be monitored with less effort. The grid categorizes stakeholders based on their power to influence the project and their interest in the project’s success. This categorization helps in devising appropriate stakeholder management strategies by assessing their power and interest levels and planning interactions accordingly.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "Stakeholder analysis…provides a means of categorising stakeholders in order to identify the most appropriate stakeholder management approach"
Question #7
What does an Agile project environment require of Stakeholders?
- A . Ownership and Control
- B . Trust and Partnership
- C . Command and Control
- D . Responsibility and Authority
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
An Agile project environment requires stakeholders to exhibit trust and partnership. Agile methodologies emphasize collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect between the project team and stakeholders. This collaborative approach ensures that stakeholders are actively involved in the project, contributing their insights and feedback, which is vital for the project’s success. Stakeholders are expected to work closely with the project team, share information openly, and trust the team’s decisions, fostering a partnership that supports the project’s goals.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "In an Agile software development environment…the business analyst will be involved in supporting the business users".
B
Explanation:
An Agile project environment requires stakeholders to exhibit trust and partnership. Agile methodologies emphasize collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect between the project team and stakeholders. This collaborative approach ensures that stakeholders are actively involved in the project, contributing their insights and feedback, which is vital for the project’s success. Stakeholders are expected to work closely with the project team, share information openly, and trust the team’s decisions, fostering a partnership that supports the project’s goals.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "In an Agile software development environment…the business analyst will be involved in supporting the business users".
Question #8
What is analysed using the Porter’s Five Forces Analysis?
- A . What the organisation is trying to achieve
- B . Things that place a project at a disadvantage
- C . Likelihood of Government changes
- D . Competitive position of an organisation
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is used to analyze the competitive position of an organization. This framework helps in evaluating the attractiveness and profitability of an industry by examining five key forces: the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. By understanding these forces, an organization can develop strategies to enhance its competitive position and profitability within its industry.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "An analysis tool that helps to evaluate an industry’s profitability and hence its attractiveness is Michael Porter’s Five Forces model".
D
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is used to analyze the competitive position of an organization. This framework helps in evaluating the attractiveness and profitability of an industry by examining five key forces: the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. By understanding these forces, an organization can develop strategies to enhance its competitive position and profitability within its industry.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "An analysis tool that helps to evaluate an industry’s profitability and hence its attractiveness is Michael Porter’s Five Forces model".
Question #8
What is analysed using the Porter’s Five Forces Analysis?
- A . What the organisation is trying to achieve
- B . Things that place a project at a disadvantage
- C . Likelihood of Government changes
- D . Competitive position of an organisation
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is used to analyze the competitive position of an organization. This framework helps in evaluating the attractiveness and profitability of an industry by examining five key forces: the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. By understanding these forces, an organization can develop strategies to enhance its competitive position and profitability within its industry.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "An analysis tool that helps to evaluate an industry’s profitability and hence its attractiveness is Michael Porter’s Five Forces model".
D
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is used to analyze the competitive position of an organization. This framework helps in evaluating the attractiveness and profitability of an industry by examining five key forces: the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. By understanding these forces, an organization can develop strategies to enhance its competitive position and profitability within its industry.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "An analysis tool that helps to evaluate an industry’s profitability and hence its attractiveness is Michael Porter’s Five Forces model".
Question #8
What is analysed using the Porter’s Five Forces Analysis?
- A . What the organisation is trying to achieve
- B . Things that place a project at a disadvantage
- C . Likelihood of Government changes
- D . Competitive position of an organisation
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is used to analyze the competitive position of an organization. This framework helps in evaluating the attractiveness and profitability of an industry by examining five key forces: the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. By understanding these forces, an organization can develop strategies to enhance its competitive position and profitability within its industry.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "An analysis tool that helps to evaluate an industry’s profitability and hence its attractiveness is Michael Porter’s Five Forces model".
D
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is used to analyze the competitive position of an organization. This framework helps in evaluating the attractiveness and profitability of an industry by examining five key forces: the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. By understanding these forces, an organization can develop strategies to enhance its competitive position and profitability within its industry.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "An analysis tool that helps to evaluate an industry’s profitability and hence its attractiveness is Michael Porter’s Five Forces model".
Question #11
Represents the solution/technical view
- A . Only 1 is true
- B . Only 2 is true
- C . Both 1 and 2 are true
- D . Neither 1 or 2 is true
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The Agile Business Analyst (BA) role is primarily focused on representing the business view. Agile BAs work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, clarify requirements, and ensure that the development team delivers solutions that align with business objectives. While technical knowledge is beneficial, the BA’s core responsibility is to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that the final product meets the business requirements and adds value.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment is explored further in Chapters 10 and 13".
A
Explanation:
The Agile Business Analyst (BA) role is primarily focused on representing the business view. Agile BAs work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, clarify requirements, and ensure that the development team delivers solutions that align with business objectives. While technical knowledge is beneficial, the BA’s core responsibility is to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that the final product meets the business requirements and adds value.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment is explored further in Chapters 10 and 13".
Question #12
What technique is used to analyse the External Business Environment?
- A . Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- B . Resource Audit
- C . Value Chain and Value Stream
- D . Lean Thinking
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is a technique used to analyze the industry or business domain within which an organization operates. It helps to identify the competitive forces that influence the profitability and attractiveness of a market. These forces include the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. This analysis is essential for understanding the external business environment and for strategic planning.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 3, Strategy Analysis
A
Explanation:
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is a technique used to analyze the industry or business domain within which an organization operates. It helps to identify the competitive forces that influence the profitability and attractiveness of a market. These forces include the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. This analysis is essential for understanding the external business environment and for strategic planning.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 3, Strategy Analysis
Question #13
During Evolutionary Development, what happens in the Validation stage of the Requirement lifecycle?
- A . The full set of Requirements is approved
- B . The project objective is documented and agreed
- C . Each requirement is tested against its acceptance criteria and for alignment to the business need
- D . Users are interviewed to capture requirements in more detail
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
During the Validation stage of the Requirements lifecycle in Evolutionary Development, each requirement is tested against its acceptance criteria and checked for alignment with the business need. This ensures that the requirements are not only met but also fulfill the intended business objectives. Validation involves thorough review and testing to confirm that the solution will deliver the expected benefits and meet stakeholder expectations.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 10, Establishing the Requirements
C
Explanation:
During the Validation stage of the Requirements lifecycle in Evolutionary Development, each requirement is tested against its acceptance criteria and checked for alignment with the business need. This ensures that the requirements are not only met but also fulfill the intended business objectives. Validation involves thorough review and testing to confirm that the solution will deliver the expected benefits and meet stakeholder expectations.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 10, Establishing the Requirements
Question #14
Who is responsible for estimating within a DSDM project?
- A . Business Advisor
- B . Project Manager
- C . Solution Development Team
- D . Planning specialist
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Within a DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) project, the Solution Development Team is responsible for estimating. This team includes developers, testers, and business representatives who collaboratively estimate the effort required for each requirement. Their combined expertise ensures that the estimates are realistic and achievable, facilitating effective planning and delivery of the project.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 11, Documenting and Managing Requirements
C
Explanation:
Within a DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) project, the Solution Development Team is responsible for estimating. This team includes developers, testers, and business representatives who collaboratively estimate the effort required for each requirement. Their combined expertise ensures that the estimates are realistic and achievable, facilitating effective planning and delivery of the project.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 11, Documenting and Managing Requirements
Question #15
What is the main focus of Impact Mapping?
- A . Data and Business Rules
- B . The whole product
- C . Events
- D . Benefits and Goals
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
The main focus of Impact Mapping is on benefits and goals. This technique helps to visualize the connections between the high-level goals of an organization and the specific actions that will help achieve those goals. It involves identifying the key stakeholders, the changes needed to meet their needs, and the specific deliverables that will contribute to the overall objectives. Impact Mapping ensures that all activities are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 14, Delivering the Business Solution
D
Explanation:
The main focus of Impact Mapping is on benefits and goals. This technique helps to visualize the connections between the high-level goals of an organization and the specific actions that will help achieve those goals. It involves identifying the key stakeholders, the changes needed to meet their needs, and the specific deliverables that will contribute to the overall objectives. Impact Mapping ensures that all activities are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, Chapter 14, Delivering the Business Solution
Question #16
Identify the missing words in the following sentence:
Interested Stakeholders are encouraged to [?] project progress.
- A . attend Daily Stand-up meetings to observe
- B . contribute to the formal tracking and recording of
- C . demand frequent and detailed reports on
- D . schedule regular meetings to discuss
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
In an Agile environment, interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend Daily Stand-up meetings to observe project progress. This practice fosters transparency and engagement by allowing stakeholders to see firsthand the current status of the project, any impediments the team is facing, and the planned tasks for the day. This regular interaction helps build trust and ensures that stakeholders are kept in the loop without the need for lengthy reports or additional meetings.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "Stakeholder management…frequent meetings and discussions about the direction the project is taking".
A
Explanation:
In an Agile environment, interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend Daily Stand-up meetings to observe project progress. This practice fosters transparency and engagement by allowing stakeholders to see firsthand the current status of the project, any impediments the team is facing, and the planned tasks for the day. This regular interaction helps build trust and ensures that stakeholders are kept in the loop without the need for lengthy reports or additional meetings.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "Stakeholder management…frequent meetings and discussions about the direction the project is taking".
Question #17
Which Stakeholder works with the Agile BA to prepare the users of the solution working within the relevant business area, for each incremental deployment of an Evolving Solution?
- A . Business Sponsor
- B . Business Visionary
- C . Business Advisor
- D . Business Ambassador
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
The Business Ambassador works with the Agile BA to prepare the users of the solution within the relevant business area for each incremental deployment of an evolving solution. The Business Ambassador acts as a liaison between the development team and the end users, ensuring that the requirements and feedback are effectively communicated and that the users are ready to adopt the new increments of the solution as they are deployed.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment…supporting the business users".
D
Explanation:
The Business Ambassador works with the Agile BA to prepare the users of the solution within the relevant business area for each incremental deployment of an evolving solution. The Business Ambassador acts as a liaison between the development team and the end users, ensuring that the requirements and feedback are effectively communicated and that the users are ready to adopt the new increments of the solution as they are deployed.
Reference: Business Analysis.pdf, "The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment…supporting the business users".