IIBA ECBA Exam - Topic 2 Question 112 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's ECBA exam

Question #: 112
Topic #: 2

Which of the following business analysis tasks is to ensure that requirements and design specifications and models meet quality standards and are usable for the purpose they serve?

AVerify requirements

BValidate requirements

CManage requirements

DTrace requirements

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Suggested Answer: A

The Verify Requirements task ensures that requirements and designs meet quality standards and are usable for the purposes they are intended to serve. It focuses on confirming that the documentation is clear, correct, consistent, and testable.

Quality characteristics evaluated during this task include:

Clarity and unambiguity

Feasibility and relevance

Completeness and correctness

Consistency and traceability

This task is typically done before requirements validation (which ensures alignment with business goals and stakeholder needs).

BABOK Guide v3 -- Section 7.1: Verify Requirements:

''The purpose of Verify Requirements is to ensure that requirements and designs specifications and models meet quality standards and are usable for the purpose they serve.''

by Hollis at Jul 09, 2025, 08:50 AM

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Dana

8 months ago

Surprised this is even a question, validation is so crucial!

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Vi

8 months ago

Totally agree, validation is key!

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Precious

8 months ago

Wait, isn't it A? Verification seems more fitting.

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Veronica

8 months ago

Really? I thought managing requirements was the main focus.

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Wenona

8 months ago

I think it's definitely B, validate requirements.

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Nicholle

9 months ago

I don’t recall "Manage requirements" or "Trace requirements" being about quality checks, so that narrows it down a bit, but I still can't decide between the first two options.

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Youlanda

9 months ago

I'm a bit confused between "Validate" and "Verify." I feel like both could apply, but I lean towards "Validate" since it’s about usability.

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Cherry

9 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think "Verify requirements" is about ensuring they are correct, but "Validate" seems more focused on usability.

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Margart

9 months ago

I think the answer might be "Validate requirements" because it involves checking if they meet quality standards, but I'm not completely sure.

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Willow

10 months ago

I'm still a bit confused on the distinction between the different requirements tasks. I'll make sure to review those concepts before the exam.

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Lyda

10 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Validating requirements is about ensuring they meet quality standards and are usable, so that's the right answer here.

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Denise

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between verifying and validating requirements. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Alisha

10 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about requirements validation. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key differences between them.

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Lenora

12 months ago

Hold up, is this a trick question? I'm just going to put 'all of the above' and call it a day. Can't go wrong with that approach!

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Maia

12 months ago

I believe managing requirements is important too, so C) Manage requirements could also be a possible answer.

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Trinidad

12 months ago

I'm going with C. Managing requirements is key to maintaining quality and usability throughout the project lifecycle.

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Emmett

10 months ago

A) Verify requirements

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Roxane

12 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Verify requirements could also be a valid option.

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Talia

1 year ago

B all the way! Validation is like the quality control of requirements. Gotta make sure they're up to snuff before implementation.

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Alishia

1 year ago

I agree with Lynda. Validation is the way to go here. Can't have a successful project without proper requirement validation.

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Tabetha

10 months ago

Without proper validation, the project could face serious issues down the line.

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Leonora

12 months ago

I agree, validation is crucial for ensuring quality standards are met.

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Oretha

1 year ago

I think B) Validate requirements is the correct answer.

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Lauran

1 year ago

I agree with Maurine, validating requirements ensures quality standards are met.

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Lynda

1 year ago

Definitely B. Validating requirements is crucial to ensure they meet quality standards and serve their purpose. This is the core of business analysis.

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Keneth

12 months ago

Yes, verifying requirements is important, but validating them is what ensures they are usable for their intended purpose.

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Matthew

12 months ago

I agree, validating requirements is essential for ensuring quality standards are met.

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Maurine

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Validate requirements.

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