IIBA CCBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CCBA exam

Question #: 105
Topic #: 5

A business analyst must consider the business value a solution brings in relation to the cost of implementing the desired solution. Suppliers will often be limited in the amount of requirements they can implement based on the allocated resources. If there are not enough resources to implement all of the solutions, what can the business analyst create to justify the additional funds for the implementation?

ABusiness case

BCost analysis

CRisk assessment with positive risk analysis

DBenefits-cost ratio

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by Zachary at Jan 11, 2025, 09:04 PM

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Alpha

7 months ago

Totally agree with the business case option! It’s essential for funding.

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Bulah

7 months ago

Really? I’m not sure a business case alone will convince anyone.

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Leonida

7 months ago

Benefits-cost ratio is key for showing value vs. cost!

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Sabra

7 months ago

I think a cost analysis is more practical for this situation.

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Ilda

8 months ago

Definitely a business case! It lays out the justification clearly.

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Aliza

8 months ago

I keep getting mixed up between risk assessments and business cases. I think a business case is more focused on justifying funds, though.

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Emeline

8 months ago

I feel like we did a practice question on this, and I think the benefits-cost ratio was mentioned as a way to justify expenses.

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Myrtie

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think a cost analysis might help too. It could show the financial impact of not implementing the solution.

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Elenora

8 months ago

I remember studying the importance of a business case in justifying additional funds. It seems like the right choice here.

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Evelynn

8 months ago

I think the business case is the way to go. It allows you to clearly articulate the business value and justify the investment. The other options seem more focused on the financial analysis, which is important, but the business case is the overarching document that ties it all together.

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Darnell

8 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Does the "positive risk analysis" in option C mean we should focus on the potential upside of the project? I'm not sure how that would work in this context.

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Julian

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this! The key is to create a comprehensive business case that outlines the costs, risks, and potential benefits of the solution. That will give the decision-makers the information they need to approve the additional funding.

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Lorean

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to decide between the business case and the benefits-cost ratio. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each approach.

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Long

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about justifying additional funds for a project. I think a business case would be the best approach to demonstrate the value and benefits of the solution.

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Ryann

1 year ago

Definitely D) Benefits-cost ratio. Gotta crunch those numbers and show the boss why it's worth the investment. Although, I'm more of a risk assessment kind of guy. You know, the 'what could go wrong' approach.

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Gilberto

1 year ago

Definitely D) Benefits-cost ratio. Gotta crunch those numbers and show the boss why it's worth the investment.

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Steffanie

1 year ago

D) Benefits-cost ratio

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Vinnie

1 year ago

C) Risk assessment with positive risk analysis

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Chandra

1 year ago

B) Cost analysis

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Shasta

1 year ago

A) Business case

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Leonor

1 year ago

Definitely D) Benefits-cost ratio. Gotta crunch those numbers and show the boss why it's worth the investment.

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Mari

1 year ago

D) Benefits-cost ratio

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Eric

1 year ago

C) Risk assessment with positive risk analysis

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Oliva

1 year ago

B) Cost analysis

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Kimbery

1 year ago

A) Business case

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Ena

1 year ago

D) Benefits-cost ratio is the way to go. Who doesn't love a good cost-benefit analysis? It's like spreadsheets and financial jargon, but with a purpose!

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Hollis

1 year ago

D) Benefits-cost ratio

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Gladys

1 year ago

C) Risk assessment with positive risk analysis

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Marti

1 year ago

B) Cost analysis

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Kanisha

1 year ago

A) Business case

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Daniela

1 year ago

I was thinking B) Cost analysis, but D) Benefits-cost ratio makes more sense. It provides a clear comparison to prioritize the business value.

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Detra

1 year ago

D) Benefits-cost ratio

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Ezekiel

1 year ago

A) Business case

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Kimberely

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is D) Benefits-cost ratio. This will help justify the additional funds by showing the potential benefits outweigh the costs of implementation.

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