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

4 months ago

Agree with Berry, validation is key!

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Kallie

5 months ago

I think it's D, verify requirements.

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Berry

5 months ago

It's definitely C, validate requirements!

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Stephania

5 months ago

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

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Aliza

5 months ago

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

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Caitlin

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

10 months 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

10 months ago

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

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Kaycee

8 months ago

B) Conduct elicitation

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Douglass

8 months ago

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

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Franklyn

9 months ago

D) Verify requirements

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Hannah

9 months ago

C) Validate requirements

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Stacey

9 months ago

B) Conduct elicitation

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Shawna

9 months ago

A) Assess risks

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Cordie

10 months ago

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

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Sherron

10 months ago

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

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Yan

10 months ago

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

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Sherman

10 months ago

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

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Nan

11 months ago

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

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Dana

11 months 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

9 months ago

Yes, verifying requirements is essential to meeting business needs.

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Catrice

9 months ago

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

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Joni

10 months ago

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

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Alease

10 months ago

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

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Eleni

11 months ago

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

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Trevor

11 months ago

I think the purpose is to validate requirements.

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