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IIBA CBAP Exam - Topic 3 Question 121 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBAP exam
Question #: 121
Topic #: 3
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Company A has been engaged to provided solution software to Company B as part of a combined service offering to Company C.

The initiative requires a sub project for Companies A and B learn Company Cs statutory requirements, a sub project for Company A to write custom functionality for the solution, and a sub project for Company B to develop infrastructure and support for the solution as well as the main project of implementation and cutover from Company Cs current data processing solution to the service from Company B, How does the business analyst (BA) assign requirements to the various solution components to ensure all objectives are met?

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Suggested Answer: B

The BA should use the Allocate Requirements technique to assign requirements to the various solution components to ensure all objectives are met. This technique involves distributing stakeholder and solution requirements among solution components and releases in order to maximize the possible business value given the options and alternatives generated by the design team. The BA should consider the dependencies, constraints, priorities, and risks of each requirement and component, and ensure that the allocation is traceable, verifiable, and consistent with the project scope and objectives.Reference:

IIBA BABOK Guide, Section 7.2, Allocate Requirements

Oh Where, Oh Where Does This Requirement Belong? (BABOK 7.2), Bridging the Gap

Requirements Allocation, AcqNotes


by Kat at Nov 30, 2025, 01:38 AM

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Leota
1 day ago
Definitely B) Allocate Requirements.
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Casey
7 days ago
I’m leaning towards the option of defining design options, but I wonder if that really covers the requirement allocation aspect that’s crucial here.
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Matilda
25 days ago
I feel like identifying improvement opportunities could be relevant, but it might not directly address the need to assign requirements for the different components.
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Kanisha
1 month ago
I remember a practice question where we had to define solution approaches, but in this case, it seems more about how to allocate requirements effectively.
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Adrianna
1 month ago
I think the BA should focus on allocating requirements to ensure that each component meets its specific objectives, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best approach.
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Becky
1 month ago
I'm going with B) Allocate Requirements. It's the only option that really fits the question, unless the BA is just going to throw darts at the answer choices.
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Mari
2 months ago
B) Allocate Requirements, for sure. This is a classic case of the BA needing to distribute the requirements across the different project components.
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Mabelle
2 months ago
I'm going with B) Allocate Requirements. It's the only option that directly addresses the BA's task of assigning requirements to the various parts of the solution.
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Callie
2 months ago
Definitely B) Allocate Requirements. The question is all about how the BA should distribute the requirements to the different components of the solution, so that's the obvious answer.
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Ivory
2 months ago
B) Allocate Requirements seems like the most logical choice here. The BA needs to ensure that all the necessary requirements are assigned to the appropriate sub-projects and the main project.
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Deonna
2 months ago
This is a great opportunity to identify improvement opportunities throughout the process. I'll need to carefully analyze the requirements to see where we can optimize or streamline things across the different workstreams.
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Allene
2 months ago
I'd start by defining the high-level solution approaches, then drill down to allocate the specific requirements to the appropriate sub-projects. Describing the design options could help visualize how everything connects.
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Alease
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused by all the different components and sub-projects. I'll need to make sure I understand the relationships between them and how they all fit together to meet the overall objectives.
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Tarra
3 months ago
Okay, let's see. I think the key is to identify the main objectives and then allocate the requirements accordingly. Looks like we need to address statutory requirements, custom functionality, infrastructure/support, and the overall implementation and cutover.
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Nathalie
3 months ago
Sounds like a complex project!
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Talia
3 months ago
I think the correct answer is B) Allocate Requirements. The question clearly states that the BA needs to assign requirements to the various solution components, which aligns with the "Allocate Requirements" option.
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Doretha
4 months ago
B) Allocate Requirements, no doubt about it. The question is all about how the BA should handle the requirements, so that's the clear winner.
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Adrianna
4 months ago
Totally agree with B, it’s the best way to keep things organized!
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Idella
4 months ago
This seems like a complex question with a lot of moving parts. I'll need to carefully read through the details and think about how to break down the requirements across the different sub-projects.
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Skye
3 months ago
This is definitely a multi-layered project.
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