Discuss IIBA CCBA Exam Topic 4 Question 126

Which approach is best to take when a business analyst is assessing the solution options for a business need when there are relatively few criteria involved?

AFocus on the life cycle costs of the solutions.

BFocus on the commonalities of the solutions.

CFocus on the differences of the solutions.

DFocus on the implementation cost of the solutions.

Suggested Answer: C

When there are relatively few criteria involved in assessing the solution options, it is best to focus on the differences of the solutions, as they are likely to have the most impact on the decision. Focusing on the commonalities, the life cycle costs, or the implementation costs may not provide enough information to distinguish the solutions and select the best one for the business need.Reference:BABOK Guide v3, section 10.4.3.2;CCBA Handbook, section 5.4.4.3.

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27 comments · newest first

Marg 20 hours ago

I think option B is best. Commonalities simplify decision-making.

Judy 6 days ago

B seems best for few criteria. Less complexity!

Truman 11 days ago

A is solid. Long-term costs are key.

An 16 days ago

D is important, but not the only focus.

Danica 22 days ago

C could be useful too. Knowing differences helps.

Hyman 27 days ago

I prefer B. Commonalities can simplify choices.

Colette 1 month ago

I think option A makes sense. Life cycle costs matter.

Jose 1 month ago

A is solid. Long-term costs matter more than just upfront.

Gearldine 1 month ago

I lean towards B as well. It streamlines the options.

Jina 2 months ago

D seems practical. Implementation cost is crucial for feasibility.

Katie 2 months ago

C could work too. Understanding differences helps in selection.

Frank 2 months ago

I prefer A. Life cycle costs give a full picture.

Brittani 2 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Commonalities simplify decision-making.

Willard 2 months ago

Wait, are we really ignoring the long-term impacts?

Kanisha 2 months ago

D is important, but not the only factor to consider.

Cassandra 3 months ago

C seems risky, focusing on differences might complicate things.

Helaine 3 months ago

B makes sense too, commonalities can simplify decisions.

Stevie 3 months ago

I think A is the way to go, life cycle costs matter!

Dierdre 3 months ago

I feel like focusing on differences could lead to better insights.

Eura 3 months ago

Surprised that differences aren't the main focus here!

Sage 3 months ago

Life cycle costs can be overlooked but are super important.

Wei 4 months ago

I disagree, commonalities are key to finding the best fit.

Karan 4 months ago

I think option D makes the most sense. Implementation costs matter!

Eun 4 months ago

I lean towards focusing on differences since it might highlight unique advantages, but I need to double-check my notes on this.

Chandra 4 months ago

I feel like life cycle costs could be a good option too, but I can't recall if we discussed that in detail.

Sharee 4 months ago

I'm not sure if focusing on commonalities is the best approach. I remember a practice question where differences were more important.

Deonna 6 months ago

I think focusing on the implementation cost makes sense, especially if there are few criteria. It seems practical.

IIBA CCBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 126 Discussion