Discuss IIBA ECBA Exam Topic 8 Question 125

Which technique is used by business analysts (BAs) to measure the quality of requirements?

AAcceptance and Evaluation Criteria

BKey Performance Indicators

CRisk Analysis and Management

DEntity Relationship Modelling

Suggested Answer: A

Business analysts use 'Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria' to measure the quality of requirements. This technique involves setting specific criteria that the requirements must meet to be accepted. These criteria are used to evaluate whether the requirements are well-defined, clear, and meet the necessary standards for successful project outcomes.By establishing these criteria, BAs can ensure that the requirements are aligned with business objectives and can be tested against predefined standards.Reference: The use of acceptance and evaluation criteria is a common practice in business analysis for ensuring requirement quality and is discussed in various business analysis resources, including the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) guide1.

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17 comments · newest first

Antonio 2 months ago

I feel confident about A as well.

Jessenia 2 months ago

A is definitely the best choice here.

Vernell 2 months ago

D is more about data structure, not quality.

Pearlene 2 months ago

C is important, but not for measuring quality.

Jenise 2 months ago

A feels more relevant for quality measurement.

Kristeen 2 months ago

B could work too, but not as directly.

Joesph 3 months ago

I agree, it helps in validating requirements.

Paola 3 months ago

I think it's A. Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria.

Cristal 3 months ago

C) Risk Analysis and Management has its place too, though!

Lisha 3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about A? Seems too straightforward.

Lisandra 3 months ago

Definitely A, it’s all about setting clear expectations!

Luann 3 months ago

I thought it was B) Key Performance Indicators?

Gretchen 4 months ago

A) Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria is the way to go!

Milly 4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about evaluating requirements, which makes me lean towards A as well.

Corinne 4 months ago

I feel like Risk Analysis and Management could be related, but it seems more focused on identifying risks rather than measuring requirements.

Karl 4 months ago

I remember studying Key Performance Indicators, but I can't recall if they specifically measure the quality of requirements.

Destiny 4 months ago

I think the answer might be A) Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only technique they use.

IIBA ECBA Exam - Topic 8 Question 125 Discussion