IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 1 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBAP exam

Question #: 90
Topic #: 1

A popular department store chain wants to make computer upgrades as well as conduct a major remodeling effort to increase revenue to all their 100 stores over the next 2 years. The remodeling will occur in two phases. The two phases are required at each store and can be completed in any order, but each phase must be fully completed before the next phase can begin. Phase 1 will take approximately 32 weeks and will not require a store to be temporarily closed. Phase 2 will take approximately 20 weeks and will require a store to be temporarily closed.

In order to keep inventory level and total revenue for the department store chain at an operational level, 75% of the stores must remain open to the public at all times. Against the board of director's advice, the Chief

Executive Officer (CEO) made a decision to start and complete the top 25 revenue-producing stores in the first year to get those stores remodeled and fully operational.

A business analyst (BA) has been brought in to help with planning the project and gathering requirements. What tool will help the BA understand the changes needed to keep the majority of the stores open?

ACapability Model

BBusiness capability analysis

CTransition State Diagram

DStakeholder Matrix

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by Aileen at Jun 24, 2024, 04:23 PM

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Oretha

5 months ago

I disagree, a Transition State Diagram would be more effective here.

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Vicky

5 months ago

Business capability analysis seems like the right tool for this.

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Belen

6 months ago

Wait, how can they keep 75% open with Phase 2 closing stores?

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Adria

6 months ago

I think the CEO's plan makes sense, focusing on top stores first.

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Yolando

6 months ago

Sounds like a big project, but 32 weeks is a long time!

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Lonna

6 months ago

Capability Model sounds familiar, but I’m not clear on how it specifically applies to this situation with the store closures.

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Ceola

7 months ago

I feel like a Business capability analysis could be useful here, especially since it focuses on what the stores need to maintain operations.

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Golda

7 months ago

I remember practicing with a Stakeholder Matrix in class, but I’m not convinced it directly addresses the operational needs during remodeling.

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Paola

7 months ago

I think a Transition State Diagram might help visualize the phases and how to keep stores operational, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best choice.

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Mitsue

7 months ago

I feel pretty confident that the Transition State Diagram is the way to go here. It seems like the best tool to visualize the different phases of the remodeling process and how they impact store operations.

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Jacquelyne

7 months ago

The key here is to find a tool that can help the BA understand the changes needed to keep the majority of the stores open. Based on the information provided, I believe a Business capability analysis would be the most useful approach.

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Justine

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused about this question. There are a few different tools mentioned, and I'm not sure which one would be the most appropriate. I may need to re-read the question and think it through more carefully.

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Lashanda

7 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think a Transition State Diagram would be the best tool to help the BA understand the changes needed to keep the majority of the stores open.

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Kenneth

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which tool would be the best fit. I think I'll need to carefully consider the requirements and the different options before making a decision.

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France

7 months ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. I want to make sure I understand the requirements before selecting an answer.

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Brianne

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The SNMP table option should be added under the flow record, since that's where the interface information is stored.

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Oretha

7 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I need to find the planned value and the actual cost, then calculate the index.

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Mohammad

1 year ago

Business capability analysis could be useful to understand the core functions and capabilities needed to keep the stores operational during the remodeling. But I think the Transition State Diagram is the way to go here.

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An

11 months ago

Capability Model could be useful too, it helps in understanding the capabilities needed for the project.

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Gladis

11 months ago

I think the Stakeholder Matrix could also be helpful in identifying key stakeholders and their roles in the project.

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Pura

11 months ago

I agree, the Transition State Diagram would provide a visual representation of the changes needed to keep the stores open.

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Garry

1 year ago

Haha, the CEO's decision to start with the top 25 stores first is like playing a game of 'Tetris' with the store openings. The BA better have a good Transition State Diagram to keep track of it all!

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Yoko

11 months ago

The CEO's strategy might be risky, but with the right tools like a Transition State Diagram, it could work out well in the end.

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Edison

12 months ago

I think a Transition State Diagram would be really helpful in visualizing the process and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

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Georgene

12 months ago

I agree, it's definitely going to be a challenging puzzle to keep track of all the store openings.

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Jeff

1 year ago

A Stakeholder Matrix would be helpful to identify and manage the key stakeholders involved in this project, like the board of directors and the CEO.

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Vincent

1 year ago

I believe the Business capability analysis tool will help the BA understand the changes needed to keep the majority of the stores open.

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Reuben

1 year ago

The Transition State Diagram seems like the right tool to visualize the different states of the stores during the remodeling process and ensure that the majority remain open at all times.

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