Discuss PMI PMI-PBA Exam Topic 3 Question 113

A business analyst is reviewing a discrepancy report after a test session. The discrepancy report has revealed a defect that the business analyst must address.

Which of the following criteria should the business analyst use to identify the appropriate response to the defective test result?

AInspect the requirements traceability matrix to verify if the requirement is connected to a use case.

BDetermine if the defect is in the solution developed, in the original requirement, or in the test case.

CVerify that the corresponding requirement was appropriately signed off by the requesting stakeholder.

DPerform an impact analysis and open a change request to include the revised requirement in the next baseline.

Suggested Answer: B

The business analyst should determine if the defect is in the solution developed, in the original requirement, or in the test case. This criterion will help the business analyst to identify the root cause of the defect, and to decide the appropriate response to the defective test result. Depending on the source of the defect, the business analyst may need to revise the requirement, update the test case, or request a change to the solution.The business analyst should also communicate the defect and the response to the relevant stakeholders, and document the discrepancy report accordingly.References: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline1, page 25; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 140.

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12 comments · newest first

Leah 3 months ago

Option C makes sense too. If the requirement wasn’t signed off, that’s a big issue!

Regenia 4 months ago

I agree, but option A is also important. We need to ensure requirements are linked properly.

Chantell 4 months ago

I think option B is the best. It directly addresses where the defect lies.

Matthew 4 months ago

D sounds like overkill for a simple defect.

Roosevelt 4 months ago

Wait, how can we be sure the defect isn’t just a testing error?

Hui 4 months ago

C seems a bit unnecessary, right?

Elfriede 6 months ago

I think A is important too, can't skip the traceability!

Diane 6 months ago

B is definitely the way to go!

Bernardine 7 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether we should start with the traceability matrix or go straight to determining the defect's source. Both seem important!

Tambra 7 months ago

I feel like option D could be relevant if the defect impacts future work, but I wonder if we should focus on identifying the defect first.

Lenora 7 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think verifying the requirement's sign-off is important too, but it might not be the first step.

Javier 7 months ago

I think option B makes the most sense since it directly addresses where the defect lies, but I'm not entirely sure if we should also consider the requirements traceability matrix.

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 113 Discussion