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IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 3 Question 119 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBAP exam
Question #: 119
Topic #: 3
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You are the business analyst for your organization. Management wants you to prioritize the identified requirements by the requirements that have the highest likelihood of success.

Why would management want you to prioritize the requirements with this factor even though some of the requirements may be difficult to implement?

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Suggested Answer: B

Prioritizing requirements by the likelihood of success is a technique that can help build confidence and trust among the project stakeholders, especially if the project is complex, risky, or has a long duration. By delivering some of the requirements that have a high chance of success early in the project, the business analyst can demonstrate the value of the project and the effectiveness of the business analysis process. This can also help reduce resistance to change and increase user satisfaction and adoption. Some of the other factors that can be used to prioritize requirements are business value, urgency, dependency, risk, cost, and effort.Reference:

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Handbook, page 6, section 4. Review the Exam Blueprint.

BABOK Guide v3, page 34, section 4.2.3. Prioritize Requirements.


by Lelia at Nov 20, 2025, 05:09 PM

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Tracey
1 day ago
Avoiding penalties is definitely a strong motivator!
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Rolande
7 days ago
They might not fully grasp the complexities involved.
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Cecil
25 days ago
But what if the easy wins compromise quality?
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Lizbeth
1 month ago
Totally agree, early success builds confidence!
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Fallon
1 month ago
B makes the most sense. Who doesn't love a quick win to boost morale and keep the project rolling?
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Desmond
1 month ago
Haha, D is a classic "cover your butt" answer. Management must be really worried about those fines!
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Rolland
2 months ago
C is a bit harsh. Management likely has their reasons, even if they don't fully understand the requirements.
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Jamal
2 months ago
I agree, B is the best choice. Showing early wins is key to keeping stakeholders engaged and excited about the project.
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Rebbecca
2 months ago
Option B is the correct answer. Management wants to show early success to stakeholders and build momentum for the project.
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Larue
2 months ago
D seems a bit off to me. I don't recall any discussions about penalties being a reason for prioritizing requirements.
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Teddy
2 months ago
I think I read somewhere that prioritizing for success helps in managing risks, but I'm not confident which option that relates to.
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Quentin
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like A could be a factor too. Fast ROI is always a priority for management, right?
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Willard
3 months ago
I remember discussing how showing early success can really boost stakeholder confidence, so I think B makes sense.
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Sharen
3 months ago
I've got a strategy here. I'd start by analyzing the requirements and their implementation challenges. Then I'd try to understand management's goals and priorities. That should help me figure out why they want to focus on the likelihood of success.
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Ardella
3 months ago
I think they want a fast return on investment.
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Melissa
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. Is there something I'm missing about the requirements and their likelihood of success? Shouldn't we be prioritizing based on business value or feasibility?
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Deangelo
3 months ago
A fast return on investment is key for stakeholders.
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Kris
4 months ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at. Management probably wants to build momentum and confidence early on, even if some of the requirements are tougher. Showing stakeholders that the project is on the right track is likely the main driver here.
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Renato
4 months ago
Definitely! Early success boosts morale.
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Cyndy
4 months ago
Okay, let's see. I'm guessing it's either A or B - they want a quick return on investment or to show early success to stakeholders. Those seem like the most likely reasons.
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Dylan
4 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think the key is to focus on the management's perspective and why they might prioritize the requirements this way.
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