IIBA Exam ECBA Topic 4 Question 107 Discussion

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Question #: 107
Topic #: 4

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What is a definitional rule?

AA representation of the operational knowledge of the organization

BAn obligation or prohibition of conduct, action, practice, or procedure

CA rule that can be violated

DA representation of the behavior of people

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Suggested Answer: A

Definitional rules are a type of business rule that form theories or produce information. They represent something that is fundamentally true or untrue about some concept within the organization. Unlike behavioral rules, which are about people's behavior, definitional rules constitute operational knowledge of the organization. They cannot be violated but can be misused. For instance, a definitional rule might be used to classify different categories of customers based on contractual agreements or order quantities.

by Chantell at Mar 23, 2025, 03:36 AM

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Stacey

2 months ago

This question is making my head spin. Maybe I should have studied the definition of 'definitional rule' a little more closely. *sigh*

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Lauran

23 days ago

B) An obligation or prohibition of conduct, action, practice, or procedure

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Karina

25 days ago

A) A representation of the operational knowledge of the organization

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Loreta

2 months ago

Ooh, this one's tricky. I almost went with D, because people's behavior is definitely part of the definition. But B is probably the winner here.

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Bettyann

23 hours ago

I was torn between D and B, but now I see why B makes more sense.

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Maryanne

4 days ago

I agree, B seems to be the most accurate option.

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Goldie

7 days ago

I think B is the right choice, it's about conduct and action.

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Carin

12 days ago

D) A representation of the behavior of people

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Allene

16 days ago

C) A rule that can be violated

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Keneth

21 days ago

B) An obligation or prohibition of conduct, action, practice, or procedure

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Sarina

29 days ago

A) A representation of the operational knowledge of the organization

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James

2 months ago

Hmm, I was tempted to go with A, but B makes more sense. Definitional rules need to have some teeth to them.

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Charlette

2 months ago

I agree with Lindsey. B seems to be the best choice here. What's the point of a rule if it can't be violated, am I right?

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Florinda

2 months ago

I think it could also be D) A representation of the behavior of people, as rules often dictate how people should act.

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Lindsey

2 months ago

Option B looks like the correct answer to me. Definitional rules are about obligations and prohibitions, not just representations.

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Alyce

24 days ago

I see your point, but I still believe that option B is the most accurate choice for a definitional rule.

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Herman

26 days ago

I think option A could also be a possible answer, as it mentions operational knowledge of the organization.

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Marguerita

27 days ago

I agree, option B seems to be the most fitting definition for a definitional rule.

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Frankie

2 months ago

That makes sense, a definitional rule could set boundaries for behavior within an organization.

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Cyril

2 months ago

I believe it could also be B) An obligation or prohibition of conduct, action, practice, or procedure.

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Frankie

2 months ago

I think a definitional rule is A) A representation of the operational knowledge of the organization.

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