IIBA ECBA Exam - Topic 1 Question 110 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's ECBA exam

Question #: 110
Topic #: 1

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To ensure that "all requirements and designs align to business requirements" is the purpose of which task?

AAssess risks

BConduct elicitation

CValidate requirements

DVerify requirements

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Suggested Answer: C

The purpose of the Validate Requirements task is to ensure that all requirements and designs align to business requirements, meet stakeholder needs, and support the business goals. It focuses on ensuring that the proposed solution addresses the underlying business problem or opportunity.

BABOK Reference -- Task: Validate Requirements (Section 7.6):

''The purpose of Validate Requirements is to ensure that all requirements and designs align to the business requirements and support the delivery of needed value.''

by Isaac at Jun 15, 2025, 05:29 AM

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Ryan

9 months ago

Agree with Berry, validation is key!

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Kallie

9 months ago

I think it's D, verify requirements.

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Berry

9 months ago

It's definitely C, validate requirements!

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Stephania

10 months ago

I thought it was all about aligning to business needs, so C makes sense.

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Aliza

10 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not B? Elicitation seems important too.

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Caitlin

10 months ago

I feel like "Assess risks" could be related, but it seems more focused on potential issues rather than alignment with business requirements.

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Brock

10 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought "Conduct elicitation" was more about gathering requirements rather than ensuring they align with business goals.

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Elvera

10 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think "Verify requirements" was the answer. It’s about checking if the requirements meet the business needs, right?

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Vincent

11 months ago

I think the task that ensures alignment to business requirements might be "Validate requirements," but I'm not entirely sure.

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Rolf

11 months ago

I'm leaning towards B - conducting elicitation. That's where you work with stakeholders to fully understand their needs, which seems relevant here.

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Ayesha

11 months ago

I think it's D - verifying requirements. That's where you check that the final solution meets the original requirements, right?

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Alaine

11 months ago

Definitely C - validating requirements. That's the core purpose of that task, to confirm the designs and requirements match the business needs.

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Antonio

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Could it also be about conducting elicitation to gather the right requirements in the first place?

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Izetta

11 months ago

I'm pretty sure this is about validating requirements, since that's the key step to ensure alignment with business needs.

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Alonso

1 year ago

Haha, I bet the answer is C. Validating requirements is like double-checking your work before turning it in, you know?

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Cristy

1 year ago

B - Conduct elicitation. Gotta get those requirements first before you can validate or verify them, right? *wink wink*

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Kaycee

1 year ago

B) Conduct elicitation

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Douglass

1 year ago

Exactly! Conducting elicitation is crucial to gather all the necessary requirements.

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Franklyn

1 year ago

D) Verify requirements

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Hannah

1 year ago

C) Validate requirements

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Stacey

1 year ago

B) Conduct elicitation

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Shawna

1 year ago

A) Assess risks

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Cordie

1 year ago

I'm going with D. Verifying the requirements is crucial to ensure they meet the business expectations.

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Sherron

1 year ago

Validating requirements is crucial to ensure that they are accurate and complete.

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Yan

1 year ago

I think conducting elicitation is also important to gather all the necessary information.

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Sherman

1 year ago

I agree, verifying requirements is essential to make sure they align with the business needs.

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Nan

1 year ago

But wouldn't verifying requirements also serve the same purpose?

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Dana

1 year ago

Definitely C - Validate requirements. That's the whole point of making sure the requirements align with the business needs.

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Lashawn

1 year ago

Yes, verifying requirements is essential to meeting business needs.

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Catrice

1 year ago

Validating requirements is key to ensuring the project's success.

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Joni

1 year ago

It's important to make sure everything is on track with the business requirements.

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Alease

1 year ago

I agree, validating requirements is crucial to ensure alignment with business needs.

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Eleni

1 year ago

I agree with Trevor, validating requirements ensures alignment with business requirements.

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Trevor

1 year ago

I think the purpose is to validate requirements.

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