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IIBA CCBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 122 Discussion

You are the business analyst for your organization and you're working with the project manager to complete some business analysis activities. The project manager has the authority to approve the requirements based on the short iterations of business analysis activities.What approach of business analysis are you using in this scenario?
B) Change-driven
A) Progressive elaboration
C) Plan-driven
D) Iterative

IIBA CCBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CCBA exam
Question #: 122
Topic #: 4
[All CCBA Questions]

You are the business analyst for your organization and you're working with the project manager to complete some business analysis activities. The project manager has the authority to approve the requirements based on the short iterations of business analysis activities.

What approach of business analysis are you using in this scenario?

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Suggested Answer: B

According to the BABOK Guide, a change-driven approach of business analysis is one that ''emphasizes rapid delivery of business value in short iterations'' (p. 31). This approach allows for frequent feedback and validation of the requirements and the solution, as well as adaptation to changing business needs and priorities. The project manager's authority to approve the requirements based on the short iterations of business analysis activities indicates that this approach is being used in this scenario. The other options are not correct because:

Progressive elaboration is a technique of gradually refining the level of detail and accuracy of the requirements as more information becomes available, not an approach of business analysis (p. 36).

Plan-driven approach is one that ''emphasizes upfront definition of the requirements and the plan to deliver the solution'' (p. 31). This approach requires more formal approval and change control processes than the change-driven approach.

Iterative approach is a generic term that can apply to both plan-driven and change-driven approaches, as long as they involve repeating cycles of analysis and delivery (p. 31). It is not a specific approach of business analysis by itself.Reference:

BABOK Guide, p. 31, 36

Business Analysis: Definition, Process, Techniques and Tips, section ''What are the different types of business analysis techniques?''


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Leana
1 month ago
I think it's progressive elaboration.
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Shad
1 month ago
Definitely change-driven!
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Daisy
2 months ago
Sounds like iterative to me!
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Hannah
2 months ago
I agree, iterative fits the description perfectly!
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Vilma
2 months ago
Wait, is it really that straightforward?
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Rebeca
2 months ago
Definitely progressive elaboration.
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Louann
2 months ago
I think it's change-driven, right?
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Mike
3 months ago
Sounds like iterative to me!
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Estrella
3 months ago
I feel like plan-driven doesn't fit at all since we're not sticking to a strict plan, but I can't quite recall the differences between the other options.
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Daniel
3 months ago
I'm leaning towards change-driven because it sounds like we're adapting as we go, but I could be mixing it up with something else.
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Tom
3 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned iterative approaches, and it seems like we're working in short cycles here, so maybe that's the answer?
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Tien
3 months ago
I think this might be related to progressive elaboration since we're refining requirements over time, but I'm not entirely sure.
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