BCS Exam BAPv5 Topic 6 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's BAPv5 exam

Question #: 28
Topic #: 6

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Why would a Business Analyst use a consensus Business Activity Model (BAM) in gap analysis?

ATo assess how tar the organisation's current activities support the desired situation

BTo identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation

CTo determine which activities in the desired situation are not financially feasible

DTo establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation

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Suggested Answer: A

A consensus BAM is a conceptual model that depicts the agreed view of what the organisation does or should do. It shows the high-level activities and the logical dependencies between them. By comparing the consensus BAM with the current situation, a gap analysis can identify where the organisation is not performing as desired or where there are opportunities for improvement. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

by Elfrieda at Sep 18, 2024, 05:48 AM

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Donette

8 months ago

I'm going with A. It's the only option that makes sense for a gap analysis using a consensus BAM. Unless, of course, the desired situation is financial ruin. Then C might be the way to go.

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Latricia

8 months ago

As a Business Analyst, I'm all about option B. Structuring the organization to support the desired situation is key.

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Josue

7 months ago

Rodrigo: It's all about setting up the organization for success in the long run.

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Rodrigo

7 months ago

User 2: Definitely, restructuring is essential for closing the gap and achieving the goals.

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Kris

7 months ago

I agree, option B is crucial for ensuring the organization is aligned with the desired situation.

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Werner

8 months ago

Exactly, it helps in identifying areas that need improvement to align with the desired situation.

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Layla

8 months ago

I think a consensus BAM is important for understanding the gap between current and desired activities.

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Margot

8 months ago

D is just weird. Why would we want to exclude stakeholder views? That's the whole point of a consensus model!

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Stephaine

8 months ago

I'm not sure about C. Determining financial feasibility is important, but that's not the primary reason for using a consensus BAM in gap analysis.

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Terrilyn

7 months ago

D) To establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation

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Pearlene

7 months ago

A) I think A is the correct answer. It helps in understanding the current activities.

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Taryn

8 months ago

B) To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation

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Vallie

8 months ago

A) To assess how far the organisation's current activities support the desired situation

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Shaun

9 months ago

Option A seems like the obvious choice here. We need to assess how the current activities support the desired situation, not just the structure or financial feasibility.

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