Discuss IIBA CBAP Exam Topic 3 Question 127

You are the business analyst for your organization. You are coaching Tom about the different approaches to business analysis.

Which type of business analysis approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase?

AChange-driven approach

BValue-driven approach

CPlan-driven approach

DRequirements-driven approach

Suggested Answer: C

A plan-driven approach to business analysis is a methodology that focuses on minimizing up-front uncertainty and ensuring that the solution is fully defined before implementation begins in order to maximize control and minimize risk. This approach tends to be preferred in situations where requirements are stable and clear, and where changes are costly and disruptive. Therefore, a plan-driven approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase, as it involves detailed planning, analysis, and documentation of the requirements and the solution.A plan-driven approach also requires formal approval and sign-off of the requirements and the solution before moving to the next phase123.Reference:1: How to Choose the Right Business Analysis Approach12: Plan driven projects versus change driven23: Business Analysis Methodology3

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26 comments · newest first

Kenda 2 months ago

But Vi, that can lead to issues later. Planning is crucial!

Vi 2 months ago

Not so sure. I lean towards D) Requirements-driven approach. Focus on needs first.

Thurman 2 months ago

I agree, Rodolfo. It sets a clear direction from the start.

Rodolfo 3 months ago

I think it's C) Plan-driven approach. Lots of planning upfront.

Justine 3 months ago

I see your point, Peggy, but planning helps avoid issues later.

Peggy 3 months ago

Not sure. I lean towards D) Requirements-driven approach. Focus on needs first.

Kanisha 3 months ago

I agree, Lavonna. It sets a clear direction from the start.

Lavonna 3 months ago

I think it's C) Plan-driven approach. Lots of planning upfront.

Shawn 3 months ago

Value-driven could also work, but it feels more flexible.

Leonor 4 months ago

I'm leaning towards Requirements-driven. It emphasizes gathering needs first.

Emilio 4 months ago

I agree, it focuses on detailed planning early on.

Miriam 4 months ago

I think it's the Plan-driven approach.

Scarlet 4 months ago

Value-driven seems more about outcomes than initial work, right?

Henriette 4 months ago

Change-driven is more flexible, but Plan-driven is structured.

Lenny 6 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? I thought Requirements-driven had a lot upfront too.

Stephaine 6 months ago

Totally agree, that's where all the groundwork happens!

Miesha 6 months ago

I think it's definitely the Plan-driven approach.

Sheldon 6 months ago

I thought Change-driven would have more initial work, honestly.

Joaquin 7 months ago

Wait, is it really just Plan-driven? Seems too straightforward.

Ty 7 months ago

I agree, Plan-driven is where the heavy lifting happens early on.

Amira 7 months ago

I think the Requirements-driven approach has a lot of work upfront too.

Nu 7 months ago

Definitely the Plan-driven approach!

Gerri 7 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the Change-driven approach might be more flexible, but I can't recall if it requires a lot of upfront work.

Shad 7 months ago

I feel like the Value-driven approach could also involve significant work early on, especially to identify what delivers the most value to the business.

Fletcher 8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about the Requirements-driven approach needing a lot of initial analysis to gather all the requirements.

Cherelle 8 months ago

I think the Plan-driven approach might have the most work at the beginning since it focuses on detailed planning upfront.

IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 3 Question 127 Discussion