BCS BAPv5 Exam - 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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Emerson

5 months ago

I had no idea BAM could be used like this!

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Margurite

5 months ago

Wait, D? That seems a bit off to me.

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Miriam

6 months ago

C sounds interesting, but is it really a priority?

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Andree

6 months ago

I think B makes more sense, though.

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Coleen

6 months ago

A is definitely the main reason for using BAM in gap analysis.

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Stephen

6 months ago

I thought the BAM was more about structuring the organization, but now I'm questioning if it's really about assessing current activities instead.

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Luisa

6 months ago

I feel like option A makes the most sense since it directly relates to understanding current versus desired states, but I could be mixing it up with another concept.

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Chuck

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question about how BAMs can help identify gaps, but I can't recall if it was specifically about stakeholder views or organizational structure.

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Edelmira

7 months ago

I think a consensus BAM helps in assessing how far the current activities align with the desired outcomes, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main reason.

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Shelton

7 months ago

This is a good test of understanding the purpose and benefits of a BAM. I think the correct answer is A - using the consensus model allows the BA to assess how the current activities support the desired future state, which is the core of gap analysis.

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Augustine

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know gap analysis is used to identify differences between the current and desired states, but I'm not entirely clear on how a consensus BAM specifically helps with that. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Alayna

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about using a Business Activity Model for gap analysis. I think the key is to understand how the model can help assess the current state versus the desired future state.

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Gretchen

7 months ago

Okay, I've got an idea. A consensus BAM captures the agreed-upon business activities, so using that as the basis for gap analysis would allow the BA to see how the current activities align with or diverge from the desired future state activities. That seems like a logical approach.

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Leonor

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between "consolidated profit or loss" and "combined operating profit or loss of all company segments". I'll have to make sure I understand that distinction.

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Donette

2 years 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

2 years 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

1 year ago

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

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Rodrigo

2 years ago

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

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Kris

2 years ago

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

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Werner

2 years ago

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

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Layla

2 years ago

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

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Margot

2 years 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

2 years 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

2 years ago

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

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Pearlene

2 years ago

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

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Taryn

2 years ago

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

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Vallie

2 years ago

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

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Shaun

2 years 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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