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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 107 Discussion

When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for:
C) analyzing the impact on business and underlying systems.
A) analyzing the impact to the project schedule and budget.
B) ensuring that change-related incidents are minimized in production.
D) prioritizing and scheduling the changes requested.

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 107 Discussion

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Question #: 107
Topic #: 3
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When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for:

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Suggested Answer: C

When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for analyzing the impact on business and underlying systems. The business analyst should assess how the change request will affect the business needs, objectives, and value, as well as the existing or planned systems, processes, and functions.The business analyst should also evaluate the feasibility, priority, and urgency of the change request, and provide recommendations and alternatives to the stakeholders.Reference: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline1, page 23; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 132.


by Narcisa at Nov 21, 2025, 04:50 AM

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Ryan
2 months ago
I agree with C. Systems need to be analyzed too.
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Tuyet
2 months ago
A covers the basics, but C is more comprehensive.
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Tennie
2 months ago
B seems less critical, but still relevant.
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Willis
2 months ago
D makes sense too. Prioritizing is important.
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Lisbeth
3 months ago
Not sure about B), seems like a stretch.
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Sabrina
3 months ago
Totally agree with A) and C)!
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Goldie
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure D) is the BA's responsibility?
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Kristeen
4 months ago
I think C) is super important too.
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Merlyn
4 months ago
Haha, the correct answer is obviously C. The business analyst is not a magician who can just make changes without understanding the impact!
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Simona
4 months ago
I'd go with A) and C). Gotta look at the schedule and budget impact as well as the business implications.
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Lajuana
4 months ago
Definitely C. The business analyst needs to understand how the change will affect the business and its systems.
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Paris
4 months ago
C) analyzing the impact on business and underlying systems.
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Leanna
4 months ago
I feel like ensuring change-related incidents are minimized is crucial, but I can't recall if that falls under the business analyst's role. Maybe B is right?
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Wendell
5 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether analyzing the impact on the project schedule is more critical than minimizing incidents. A and B both seem relevant.
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Raina
5 months ago
I remember a practice question that focused on prioritizing changes, which makes me think D could be important too, but I’m not sure if it’s the main responsibility.
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Santos
5 months ago
I think the business analyst should definitely analyze the impact on business and systems, so I’m leaning towards C.
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Stefania
5 months ago
I'd probably try to tackle this question by going through each option and evaluating which one best captures the core responsibilities of the business analyst in a change request scenario.
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Jina
5 months ago
Minimizing change-related incidents in production is also really important. The BA has to make sure the changes are implemented smoothly and don't cause disruptions.
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Mozell
5 months ago
A) is definitely part of the job!
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Miles
6 months ago
I think it's A. Impact on schedule is crucial.
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Sharmaine
6 months ago
Analyzing the impact to the project schedule and budget is crucial. The business analyst needs to understand the resource and timeline implications before anything else.
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Janey
6 months ago
I prefer C. Business impact is key.
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Pamella
6 months ago
D) prioritizing and scheduling the changes requested.
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Zona
6 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'd want to make sure I understand the full scope of the change and how it affects the project schedule and budget. Prioritizing and scheduling the changes is also key.
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Dawne
7 months ago
I think I'd start by analyzing the impact on the business and underlying systems, since that seems to be the core of the business analyst's role in handling change requests.
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Karl
1 month ago
It’s all interconnected, but business impact should come first.
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Lynna
1 month ago
Prioritizing changes can help manage everything better.
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Annice
1 month ago
True, but minimizing incidents in production is key too.
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Delsie
2 months ago
But we also need to consider the project schedule and budget.
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Adaline
2 months ago
I agree, understanding the business impact is crucial.
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