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BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 7 Question 19 Discussion

How would a business analyst use a Target Operating Model (TOM) in gap analysis?
D) To establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation
A) To assess how far the organisation's current activities support the desired situation.
B) To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation.
C) To determine which activities in the desired situation are not financially feasible

BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 7 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 7
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How would a business analyst use a Target Operating Model (TOM) in gap analysis?

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Barbra
8 months ago
Wait, can TOM really help with stakeholder views? Sounds tricky!
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Dalene
8 months ago
D? Really? That’s not what I expected.
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Hermila
9 months ago
C seems a bit off, not really the focus of TOM.
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Twanna
9 months ago
I think B is also important for structuring the organization.
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Geoffrey
9 months ago
A is definitely the main use of TOM in gap analysis.
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Terrilyn
9 months ago
I feel like none of the options really capture the full purpose of TOM in gap analysis, but I guess A is the most relevant based on what we discussed in class.
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Alise
10 months ago
I practiced a similar question where TOM was used to identify structural changes, so I might lean towards option B, but I'm not completely confident.
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Gayla
10 months ago
I think option A makes sense because gap analysis is about understanding the difference between current and desired states, right?
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Sheldon
10 months ago
I remember that a Target Operating Model helps in visualizing the future state, but I'm not sure if it's mainly for assessing current activities or something else.
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Brittni
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused on how the TOM is used in gap analysis. Is it just to assess the gap, or does it also help determine how to structure the organization to reach the desired state? I'm leaning towards option B, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Miss
10 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The TOM outlines the desired future state, so by comparing that to the current state, you can identify the gaps that need to be addressed. I'm pretty confident option A is the right answer.
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Noe
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the TOM is used to define the target future state, but I'm not sure how it's specifically used in gap analysis. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Georgiana
10 months ago
This question seems straightforward - the Target Operating Model is used to assess the gap between the current and desired future state, so I think option A is the correct answer.
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Lore
10 months ago
Hmm, the "Sweep clustering" option sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if it meets the requirement of iterating through all possible combinations. I'll need to research that one a bit more.
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Caren
10 months ago
I have some doubts about the company's audit department requesting it; usually, they conduct audits rather than request them, right?
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Tom
10 months ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. Isn't the question asking about inherent risk and risk tolerance, not residual risk and risk appetite? I'll need to re-read this carefully to make sure I'm not missing something.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
As a business analyst, I'd say A is the way to go. Gotta love a good gap analysis using the TOM. It's like putting together a puzzle, but with spreadsheets instead of tiny cardboard pieces.
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Norah
1 year ago
D) To establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation.
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Fatima
1 year ago
Myong: D is important too, to make sure all stakeholder views are considered in the desired situation.
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Margot
1 year ago
User 3: C doesn't seem as relevant for TOM in gap analysis.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
A) I agree, it's all about understanding where we are and where we need to be.
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Ozell
1 year ago
B) To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation.
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Myong
1 year ago
User 2: I think B is also crucial to ensure the organization's structure aligns with the desired situation.
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Ruby
1 year ago
A) To assess how far the organisation's current activities support the desired situation.
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Yaeko
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, A is definitely important for gap analysis.
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Bambi
1 year ago
D is just completely off-base. The TOM is about the organization, not about individual stakeholder views. What a silly answer option!
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Tijuana
1 year ago
Haha, C is a bit too specific. The TOM is more about the overall operating model, not just the financial feasibility of individual activities.
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Keneth
1 year ago
Haha, C is a bit too specific. The TOM is more about the overall operating model, not just the financial feasibility of individual activities.
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Hermila
1 year ago
B) To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation.
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Serita
1 year ago
A) To assess how far the organisation's current activities support the desired situation.
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Jimmie
1 year ago
I think B is the right answer. The TOM is used to determine the optimal organizational structure to support the target situation. This is a key step in the gap analysis process.
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Youlanda
1 year ago
User 4: I see your point, Youlanda. B does sound like the right choice for using TOM in gap analysis.
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Elenor
1 year ago
User 3: I believe B is the correct answer. It's all about structuring the organization to support the desired situation.
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Whitley
1 year ago
User 2: I agree with Whitley. A is about assessing the current state compared to the target state.
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Aliza
1 year ago
User 1: I think A is the right answer. It helps assess how current activities align with the desired situation.
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Diego
1 year ago
The correct answer is A. The Target Operating Model is used to assess how the current organization aligns with the desired future state. This helps identify the gaps that need to be addressed.
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Pamella
1 year ago
D) To establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation
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Gilma
1 year ago
C) To determine which activities in the desired situation are not financially feasible
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Shawna
1 year ago
B) To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation.
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Donte
1 year ago
A) To assess how far the organisation's current activities support the desired situation.
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Desirae
1 year ago
I believe TOM is also used to identify how the organization should structure itself to support the desired situation.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
I agree with Honey, it helps in understanding how far the organization is from the desired situation.
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Honey
1 year ago
I think a business analyst would use TOM in gap analysis to assess current activities.
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