Discuss PMI PMI-PBA Exam Topic 3 Question 56

During a requirements workshop, sponsors and managers from different departments express varying points of view and priorities about the product's functions and requirements. The business analyst struggles with facilitating the group to reach an agreement.

What should the business analyst have defined to avoid this?

ADecision-making process in the business analysis plan

BCommunications approach in the business analysis plan

CCommunications approach in the project management plan

DDecision-making process in the project management plan

Suggested Answer: B

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13 comments · newest first

Dustin 12 months ago

Wait, they didn't have a decision-making process? That's wild!

Hui 1 year ago

I think a clear communications approach is just as important.

Glendora 1 year ago

Not sure if that's the only solution, though.

Ludivina 1 year ago

I agree, that would have helped a lot!

Sonia 1 year ago

Definitely should have defined a decision-making process in the business analysis plan.

Sarah 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused, but I think the communications approach in the business analysis plan could also play a role. It might help align everyone's expectations.

Clorinda 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like having a clear decision-making process is crucial. It might help avoid conflicts during workshops.

Rashad 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about a communications approach being important. Maybe it was in the project management plan?

Jimmie 1 year ago

I think the business analyst should have defined a decision-making process in the business analysis plan. It seems like that would help clarify how to handle differing opinions.

Benton 1 year ago

Ah, I remember learning about the Generic Guidance and Techniques, and Organization-Specific Guidance and Techniques sections in the TOGAF Library. I think that's the right answer.

Lindsey 1 year ago

I think option B makes sense because a decrease in interest cover could definitely breach a covenant; I've seen similar questions about covenants before.

Oliva 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident that the values can't be deleted after they're defined. And I'm pretty sure the values can't be disabled either. The other ones I'm a bit unsure about.

Judy 1 year ago

I'm feeling a little lost on this one. The wording is a bit confusing, but I'll give it my best shot.

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 56 Discussion