IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 3 Question 129 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBAP exam

Question #: 129
Topic #: 3

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There are just three inputs to the assess proposed solution process.

Which of the following is NOT one of the inputs for the assess proposed solution process?

ARequirements

BDecision analysis

CAssumptions and constraints

DSolution options

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Suggested Answer: B

Decision analysis is not an input, but a technique that can be used to assess proposed solutions. Decision analysis involves evaluating the feasibility, benefits, risks, and impacts of various solution options and selecting the best one based on predefined criteria and stakeholder preferences. The inputs for the assess proposed solution process are requirements, assumptions and constraints, and solution options. Requirements are the desired capabilities and conditions of the solution. Assumptions and constraints are the factors that affect the solution design and implementation. Solution options are the alternative ways to meet the requirements within the assumptions and constraints.Reference:

BABOK Guide, p. 121-122

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, p. 295-296

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) | Coursera, Course 2, Week 4, Video: ''Assess Proposed Solution''

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Josefa

2 days ago

But what about A) Requirements? They seem essential.

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Caprice

7 days ago

I agree, D doesn't fit.

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Paola

12 days ago

I think it's D) Solution options.

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Ines

18 days ago

Exactly! Inputs should be foundational, like A, B, and C.

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Rosamond

23 days ago

I feel like D is more about outcomes, not inputs.

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Leah

28 days ago

I'm not sure, but D seems least relevant.

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Nakita

1 month ago

Yeah, A, B, and C are all inputs.

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Brandee

1 month ago

I agree, D doesn't fit.

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Lachelle

1 month ago

I think it's D) Solution options.

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Jospeh

2 months ago

B) Decision analysis seems off too.

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Nicholle

2 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that?

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Mickie

2 months ago

I agree, A is not an input.

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Harrison

2 months ago

I thought it was D) Solution options!

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Mary

2 months ago

It's definitely A) Requirements.

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Dante

2 months ago

No way, it's C) Assumptions and constraints for sure.

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Sabra

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about this? Seems like all of them could be inputs!

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Rory

3 months ago

Definitely B) Decision analysis, that's not an input.

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Ronald

4 months ago

I think you're right, but I thought it was A) Requirements.

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Horace

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's D) Solution options.

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Alysa

5 months ago

I thought we discussed that requirements and solution options are key inputs, but I can't quite remember if decision analysis was included or not.

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Hildred

5 months ago

This is tricky! I feel like all of them could be inputs, but I can't recall if decision analysis is specifically mentioned in the study materials.

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Gwenn

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think assumptions and constraints are definitely part of the inputs. So, maybe decision analysis is the odd one out?

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Willard

6 months ago

I think the inputs for the assess proposed solution process usually include requirements and solution options, but I'm not sure about decision analysis.

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