Discuss IIBA CBAP Exam Topic 1 Question 20

A business analyst (BA) is assigned to a project which has two main stakeholders: a highly regulated government agency and a less formal private company. To select the business analysis approach, the BA mi! conduct a meeting with representatives from each entity to decide on the level of formally needed for requirements and design specifications. During the meeting, what should the BA's strategy be?

ADevelop consensus on a tailored approach for formality

BUse a formal approach to appeal to the government entity's higher authority

CEmploy the standard business analysis level of formality

DAsk the government entity to accept a flexible collaborative approach

Suggested Answer: A

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16 comments · newest first

Katie 11 months ago

Definitely need to consider the regulations for the government agency!

Tommy 11 months ago

Standard formality might not fit both stakeholders.

Chantell 12 months ago

Wait, can the government really accept a flexible approach?

Glendora 12 months ago

I disagree, a formal approach is necessary for the government.

Teresita 12 months ago

A tailored approach makes the most sense here.

Kara 1 year ago

Standard formality might not cut it here.

My 1 year ago

Wait, can the government really go for a flexible approach?

Deane 1 year ago

Definitely agree with developing consensus!

Raina 1 year ago

I think a formal approach is necessary for the government.

Jutta 1 year ago

A tailored approach sounds smart for both sides.

Kerry 1 year ago

I wonder if asking the government for a flexible approach could backfire. It seems risky, but maybe it could lead to better collaboration?

Layla 1 year ago

I think we practiced a similar question where the BA had to consider stakeholder dynamics. I feel like employing a standard level of formality might be too rigid here.

Fannie 1 year ago

I remember discussing how important it is to find a balance between the two stakeholders' needs. Developing consensus sounds like a good strategy.

Earnestine 1 year ago

I'm not sure if a formal approach is the best way to go. It might alienate the private company, but I guess it could work for the government side.

Cherri 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the ideation phase comes between the research and synthesis stages, so I'll go with option A.

Jenifer 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is describing a specific scenario, but I'm not sure which of the answer choices best fits. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about how they relate to the situation.

IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion