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IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 1 Question 124 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBAP exam
Question #: 124
Topic #: 1
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A business analyst (BA) has defined a business analysis approach and presented the documents to the sponsors, the senior executives, the domain experts, the project manager and the head of technology, to obtain agreement from all. At this juncture, the prefect manager objected to some of the estimates determined m the budget and refused to agree with the estimates. Which guideline or tool, if followed by the B

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A stakeholder engagement approach is a plan that describes how the BA will interact with the stakeholders, identify their needs and expectations, and address their concerns and issues. A stakeholder engagement approach can help the BA avoid disagreements and conflicts by ensuring that the stakeholders are involved and informed throughout the business analysis process, and that their feedback and input are considered and incorporated. A stakeholder engagement approach can also help the BA build trust and rapport with the stakeholders, and manage their expectations and influence levels. By following a stakeholder engagement approach, the BA can ensure that the business analysis approach and the budget estimates are aligned with the stakeholder needs and agreed upon by all the relevant parties.Reference:

IIBA BABOK Guide, Section 3.2, Plan Stakeholder Engagement

Five-Step Approach to Stakeholder Engagement, BSR

5 steps to creating a stakeholder engagement plan (with template), Asana


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Claudia
1 day ago
Requirements Classification Schema could clarify budget estimates too.
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Kris
7 days ago
Surprised the project manager didn't foresee this issue!
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Orville
25 days ago
I’m leaning towards the Business Analysis Performance Assessment, but I’m not confident. It seems like it could help in evaluating the process, but I’m not sure if it directly relates to budget disagreements.
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Kara
1 month ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think Risk Analysis and Management was mentioned as a way to address concerns before they escalate.
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Norah
1 month ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the Requirements Classification Schema might have clarified the estimates better. It seems like it could help in aligning expectations.
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Bulah
1 month ago
I remember studying the Stakeholder Engagement Approach and how important it is to get everyone on board early. Maybe that could have helped avoid the disagreement?
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Cecily
2 months ago
The BA should have just bribed the project manager with donuts. That's the secret tool they don't teach you in business school.
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Chaya
2 months ago
Haha, the project manager must have been a real tough cookie! Business Analysis Performance Assessment would have shown the BA where they went wrong.
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Arlette
2 months ago
Risk Analysis and Management is the key. The BA should have anticipated the project manager's concerns and developed mitigation strategies.
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Noel
2 months ago
Stakeholder Engagement Approach is the way to go here. If the BA had involved the project manager earlier, they could have aligned on the estimates.
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Walton
2 months ago
The Requirements Classification Schema would have helped the BA identify and prioritize the stakeholders' needs, leading to more accurate estimates.
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Elbert
2 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I think the key is to make sure all stakeholders, including the project manager, are fully engaged and aligned from the beginning. The Stakeholder Engagement Approach is probably the best option here.
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Nikita
3 months ago
Requirements Classification Schema could work too. If the BA had clearly defined and categorized the requirements, it might have made the budget estimates more transparent and easier to justify.
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Gaynell
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused. Is the project manager considered a stakeholder in this case? I'm not sure if the Stakeholder Engagement Approach would have helped since they were already involved.
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Tess
3 months ago
Not sure if that's the only solution. What about Risk Analysis?
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Rosio
3 months ago
Totally agree! Getting everyone on the same page is key.
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Hannah
3 months ago
I think the Stakeholder Engagement Approach would have helped here.
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Davida
4 months ago
The Risk Analysis and Management guideline seems like it could be relevant. If the BA had done a thorough risk assessment, they might have anticipated this budget disagreement and planned for it.
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Nikita
4 months ago
I think the Stakeholder Engagement Approach would have been really helpful here. Getting all the key stakeholders on the same page from the start could have prevented this disagreement.
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Martin
4 months ago
Communication is key in these situations.
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