IIBA CBDA Exam - Topic 4 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBDA exam

Question #: 34
Topic #: 4

The analytics team is struggling with which recommendation to make. Their challenge is that they have five good options and this indecision is stopping them from moving forward. To help the team finalize their recommendation, the BA professional on the team recommends they complete:

ARoot cause analysis

BBusiness rules analysis

CData flow diagrams

DAcceptance and evaluation criteria

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Suggested Answer: D

Acceptance and evaluation criteria are the techniques that the BA professional on the team should recommend they complete, because they are the standards or measures that are used to evaluate the suitability and value of each option. Acceptance and evaluation criteria can help the team compare the benefits, costs, risks, and impacts of each option, and determine which one best meets the needs and expectations of the stakeholders. Acceptance and evaluation criteria can also help the team communicate the rationale and evidence behind their recommendation, and ensure that the recommendation is aligned with the business goals and objectives. Reference:

* Business Analysis Certification in Data Analytics, CBDA | IIBA, CBDA Competencies, Domain 5: Use Results to Influence Business Decision Making

* Understanding the Guide to Business Data Analytics, page 9

* Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria | Business Analysis

by Frederica at Apr 07, 2025, 01:06 PM

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Wilda

5 months ago

Sounds like overkill, can’t they just pick one and move on?

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Delmy

5 months ago

Totally agree, it’s essential for making informed decisions!

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Milly

5 months ago

I’m not sure, business rules analysis might be more relevant here.

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Beth

5 months ago

Wait, are we really considering data flow diagrams for this?

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Robt

5 months ago

Root cause analysis helps identify underlying issues.

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Lenny

6 months ago

Data flow diagrams seem useful for visualizing options, but I wonder if they actually address the indecision the team is facing.

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Johnna

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought business rules analysis was more about compliance than decision-making. Would it really help in this situation?

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Brittni

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about decision-making frameworks, and I think acceptance and evaluation criteria might be the way to go to clarify their options.

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Tamar

6 months ago

I think root cause analysis could help identify why the team is stuck, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best choice here.

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Bettyann

7 months ago

Root cause analysis sounds like a good place to start. That should help us get to the heart of the problem and figure out the best way forward.

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Shawnta

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy. If the team is struggling to decide, then focusing on the business rules and acceptance criteria could help them evaluate the options more objectively.

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Jerry

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Do we need to do all of these or just pick one? I'm not sure which one would be the best approach here.

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Elizabeth

7 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the context, but I think I'd start by looking at the root causes to see what's really driving the indecision.

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