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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 1 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 1
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What should a business analyst do after discovering that two solution requirements conflict?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Francoise
3 months ago
Agree, resolving conflicts is crucial for project success!
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Lawana
3 months ago
Surprised that some would skip directly to logging it!
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Shenika
3 months ago
Updating the requirements baseline seems like a waste of time.
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Val
4 months ago
I think performing an impact analysis is key too.
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Madonna
4 months ago
Definitely should communicate the conflict to stakeholders!
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Leana
4 months ago
Consulting the sponsors sounds familiar, but I think it might be more about getting everyone on the same page rather than just logging it.
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Junita
4 months ago
I feel like updating the requirements baseline could be important, but I wonder if that should come after resolving the conflict first?
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Nichelle
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about performing an impact analysis. It might help in understanding the implications of the conflicting requirements.
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Chandra
5 months ago
I think the best approach is to communicate the conflict to stakeholders and facilitate a resolution. That seems like a key part of a business analyst's role.
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Gilberto
5 months ago
Option D is the way to go here. As a business analyst, you need to bring stakeholders together to find a resolution when requirements conflict. Logging the constraint and doing an impact analysis are good steps, but communicating the issue and facilitating a solution is the most important thing.
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Gladis
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I'm not sure if I fully understand the difference between the options. I think I'll go with D, but I'm not 100% confident in that choice. Guess I'll have to review the material again.
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Nobuko
5 months ago
Easy peasy! The answer is clearly A - consult the sponsor(s) and log the constraint. That's the first step in resolving conflicting requirements. The other options are just extra steps that aren't necessary.
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Ahmed
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I'm torn between options A and D. I think consulting the sponsor and logging the constraint is important, but facilitating a resolution with stakeholders is also key. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Harley
5 months ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with option D - communicate the conflict to stakeholders and facilitate a resolution. That's the best way to handle conflicting requirements.
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Caprice
10 months ago
Consulting the sponsor and logging the constraint? Sounds like a lot of paperwork to me. Let's just throw a dart at the answer options and see what happens!
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Maile
10 months ago
Aha, D is the answer! Gotta love those straightforward conflict resolution techniques. Although, I do wonder if the sponsor would appreciate a good old-fashioned coin flip to decide...
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Miss
8 months ago
D) Communicate the conflict to stakeholders and facilitate a resolution.
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Sylvie
8 months ago
B) Perform an impact analysis and propose a lower-cost alternative.
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Reid
8 months ago
A) Consult the sponsor(s) and log the constraint.
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Lai
10 months ago
Wait, why would I update the requirements baseline before resolving the conflict? That doesn't make much sense. D is clearly the right choice.
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Nu
9 months ago
User 3: I agree. Updating the requirements baseline can come after resolving the conflict.
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Lawrence
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, that makes sense. It's important to facilitate a resolution.
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Lawrence
9 months ago
User 1: I think D is the best option. We should communicate the conflict to stakeholders.
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Shala
10 months ago
I was leaning towards B, but now I'm not so sure. An impact analysis could be useful, but facilitating a resolution is probably the best approach here.
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Sharita
9 months ago
D) Communicate the conflict to stakeholders and facilitate a resolution.
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Lasandra
9 months ago
B) Perform an impact analysis and propose a lower-cost alternative.
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Maricela
9 months ago
A) Consult the sponsor(s) and log the constraint.
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Golda
10 months ago
Hmm, I think D is the way to go. Communication is key when dealing with conflicting requirements. Let's get those stakeholders on the same page!
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Avery
10 months ago
D) Communicate the conflict to stakeholders and facilitate a resolution.
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Alline
10 months ago
A) Consult the sponsor(s) and log the constraint.
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Fanny
11 months ago
That makes sense. It's important to involve stakeholders in resolving conflicts.
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Pok
11 months ago
I think we should communicate the conflict to stakeholders and facilitate a resolution.
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Fanny
11 months ago
What should we do if two solution requirements conflict?
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