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APMG-International AgileBA-Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's AgileBA-Foundation exam

Question #: 44
Topic #: 1

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What is a role of the Agile BA when Handling Requirements?

AApproval of any changes that may be required

BVersion control of all Requirements on the agreed list

CEstimator of the effort required to deliver each Requirement

DIdentification of all Requirements at the outset of the project

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Suggested Answer: C

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

by Luz at Jun 21, 2026, 04:19 PM

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Lyda

10 days ago

Estimating effort is key too, helps in planning sprints effectively.

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Willow

16 days ago

I agree, but version control is also crucial for tracking changes.

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Suzi

21 days ago

I think the Agile BA should focus on identifying requirements as they evolve.

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William

26 days ago

Surprised that some think all requirements need to be identified upfront. That's not very Agile!

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Lili

1 month ago

I think they should estimate effort too, that's crucial for planning!

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Gracia

1 month ago

Wait, isn't version control more of a developer's job?

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Berry

1 month ago

Totally agree! It's all about adapting to changes as they come.

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Bettina

2 months ago

The Agile BA helps in identifying requirements throughout the project, not just at the start.

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Filiberto

2 months ago

I vaguely remember that estimating effort is a collaborative task, so I'm not sure if the BA solely does that.

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Abel

2 months ago

I feel like identifying all requirements upfront doesn't really fit Agile principles, but I can't recall the exact reasoning behind it.

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Annice

2 months ago

I remember practicing a question about managing requirements, and I think version control is important, but it might not be the BA's main role.

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Cruz

2 months ago

I think the Agile BA is more about facilitating discussions rather than just approving changes, but I'm not entirely sure.

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