IIBA ECBA Exam - Topic 1 Question 95 Discussion

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Question #: 95
Topic #: 1

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Who is responsible for identifying the appropriate elicitation communication channels?

AProject manager

BSubject matter expert

CBusiness analyst

DBusiness sponsor

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Suggested Answer: C

The information management approach outlines the methods by which business analysis information, including requirements and models, will be stored, maintained, and accessed for future use. This approach ensures that the valuable insights gained from business analysis are not lost and can be effectively reused in subsequent projects or processes, thereby saving time and resources.

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Cammy

5 months ago

Surprised to see the business sponsor listed at all!

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Yvonne

5 months ago

Really? I thought the subject matter expert would have more input here.

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Tricia

6 months ago

Wait, isn't it the project manager's job to oversee all communication?

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Nana

6 months ago

Totally agree, the business analyst knows the stakeholders best!

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Chery

6 months ago

I think it's the business analyst who usually handles this.

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Ben

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards the business analyst, but I wonder if the business sponsor has any input in that decision.

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Cletus

7 months ago

I feel like the subject matter expert could play a role too, especially if they know the stakeholders well.

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Solange

7 months ago

I remember a practice question where the project manager was responsible for communication, but that might have been different.

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Adelle

7 months ago

I think the business analyst is usually the one who identifies the communication channels, but I'm not completely sure.

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Lacresha

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the business analyst is involved in communication, but I'm not certain they are solely responsible for identifying the channels. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can find a clear answer.

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Lili

7 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. The key is to think about who is responsible for managing stakeholder communication and requirements gathering. That points to the business analyst as the most likely answer.

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Gerry

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The project manager, subject matter expert, and business sponsor all seem like they could potentially be involved in determining communication channels. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Serina

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about project roles and responsibilities. I think the business analyst would be responsible for identifying the appropriate communication channels, since they are the ones who interact with stakeholders and gather requirements.

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Linsey

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Is the Business Architecture Maturity Model related to business performance, specific capabilities, or the capabilities of business architecture tools? I'll have to review my notes to see if I can figure this out.

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Leana

11 months ago

The subject matter expert? Really? I think they're too busy being experts to worry about communication channels. Let the professionals handle that part.

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Joseph

11 months ago

I agree with Dick. The business analyst is the one who is closest to the subject matter experts and can determine the best way to gather the necessary information.

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Marti

10 months ago

C) Business analyst

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Micheal

11 months ago

B) Subject matter expert

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Tyisha

11 months ago

A) Project manager

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Talia

12 months ago

Haha, the business sponsor is the one who signs the checks, not the one who decides the communication channels. That's way above their paygrade!

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Toshia

10 months ago

C) Business analyst

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Portia

10 months ago

B) Subject matter expert

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Layla

11 months ago

C) Business analyst

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Linn

11 months ago

A) Project manager

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Dick

12 months ago

The business analyst would be the best choice here. They are the ones who interact with the subject matter experts and understand the business requirements.

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Boris

1 year ago

I think the project manager is responsible for identifying the appropriate elicitation communication channels. They have a holistic view of the project and can coordinate the different stakeholders.

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