Discuss PMI PMI-PBA Exam Topic 1 Question 120

Which statement accurately depicts what changes can be made to requirements after they are baselined?

ARequirements can be changed only with sponsor approval.

BRequirements can be changed through a defined process.

CRequirements cannot be changed once development begins.

DRequirements cannot be changed once user acceptance testing begins.

Suggested Answer: B

Requirements baseline is the approved version of the requirements document that serves as a reference point for further changes. Requirements can be changed after they are baselined through a defined process that involves submitting a change request, analyzing the impact of the change, obtaining approval from the stakeholders, updating the requirements document, and communicating the change to the project team and other affected parties. Requirements can be changed at any stage of the project life cycle as long as they follow the defined process.Reference: = PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline (2019), page 10; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide (2015), page 40.

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12 comments · newest first

Roslyn 2 months ago

C seems too strict. Sometimes changes are necessary during development.

Lavonne 2 months ago

I agree with Alice. A defined process keeps things organized.

Malcolm 2 months ago

I think B is the best answer. Changes should follow a process.

Staci 2 months ago

I thought once baselined, nothing could change. Surprised by this!

Weldon 3 months ago

Wait, D? That seems too limiting. What if issues come up?

Ardella 3 months ago

C is too strict. Changes can happen anytime if needed.

Demetra 3 months ago

I disagree, A makes sense too. Sponsor approval is key!

Melissa 3 months ago

B is the right answer. There’s always a process for changes.

Billy 3 months ago

I recall that changes can happen, but there are rules around it. B sounds familiar, but I’m not completely confident.

Aide 3 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was about needing sponsor approval for changes. So, A might be right?

Barbra 4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like once development starts, changes are really limited. Could it be C?

Isabelle 4 months ago

I think I remember that requirements can be changed, but only through a specific process. So, maybe B?

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 1 Question 120 Discussion