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IIBA CCBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 69 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CCBA exam
Question #: 69
Topic #: 5
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A business analyst (BA) has completed multiple workshops involving a number of stakeholders, including the project manager; however, the elicitation results are inconsistent between the stakeholders. How should the variation in results be resolved?

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Requirements traceability is documented and maintained in accordance with the methods identified by the business analysis approach. Requirements management tools can provide significant benefits when there is a need to trace a large number of requirements that may be deemed unmanageable with manual approaches.


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Reynalda
4 months ago
I’m surprised there’s so much disagreement among us!
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Linette
5 months ago
Really? I thought the BA just gathers info, not decides what's correct.
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Winfred
5 months ago
Wait, why should the BA do it? Isn't that my job?
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Jesus
5 months ago
Totally agree, that's the best way to clarify things!
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Charlette
5 months ago
I think the BA should model the requirements in a review meeting.
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Kimberely
5 months ago
I feel like the BA should definitely be the one to model the requirements, but I'm not completely certain if that’s the best way to resolve the variations.
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Phuong
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused about whether the project manager should be the one to decide on the requirements. I thought the BA's role was more about gathering and clarifying.
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Nidia
5 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where the BA facilitated a review meeting to clarify requirements. That might be the right approach here too.
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Veronika
6 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of involving all stakeholders in resolving inconsistencies, but I'm not sure if the BA should model the requirements or if it should be the project manager.
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Merilyn
6 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Phillip has two plans, and both have typical COB provisions, but no nonduplication clause. So the plans will coordinate to pay the full amount, but not exceed the total cost. I think the answer is B, $300.
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Kaitlyn
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. Maybe I should review my notes on currency management before answering.
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Farrah
11 months ago
The BA should definitely model the requirements in a review meeting. It's like a group therapy session for stakeholders - time to hash out those inconsistencies and find some common ground.
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Rutha
10 months ago
A) Yes, a review meeting is a great way to address inconsistencies and ensure everyone is on the same page.
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Eden
10 months ago
C) The project manager should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Eileen
11 months ago
A) The BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Lisbeth
11 months ago
I'm just imagining the project manager standing up in the review meeting, pounding the table, and shouting 'Because I said so!' Not the most constructive approach, if you ask me.
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Adelina
9 months ago
C) The project manager should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Marsha
9 months ago
B) The project manager should decide which requirement is relevant.
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Yesenia
9 months ago
A) The BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Mozelle
10 months ago
C) The project manager should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Carlene
10 months ago
B) The project manager should decide which requirement is relevant.
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Carlee
10 months ago
A) The BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Cristy
11 months ago
I'd avoid the BA just selecting the 'correct' requirements on their own. That's a recipe for missed requirements and unhappy stakeholders. Gotta get everyone in the same room to hash this out.
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Eloisa
10 months ago
C) The project manager should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Lavonna
11 months ago
A) The BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Stephaine
11 months ago
I believe the project manager should also be involved in the review meeting to provide their input and make a decision.
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Margery
11 months ago
While the project manager's input is valuable, they shouldn't unilaterally decide which requirements are relevant. That could lead to bias and miss important stakeholder needs.
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Josefa
10 months ago
B) The project manager should decide which requirement is relevant.
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Toi
11 months ago
C) The project manager should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Timothy
11 months ago
A) The BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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Lenna
11 months ago
The BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting to ensure all stakeholders' perspectives are captured and discussed. This is the best approach to resolve the inconsistencies.
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Patti
12 months ago
I agree with Felix, it's important to have a collaborative approach to resolve the variation in results.
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Felix
12 months ago
I think the BA should model the elicited requirements in a review meeting.
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