PMI Exam PMI-PBA Topic 3 Question 69 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI Professional in Business Analysis exam

Question #: 69
Topic #: 3

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A business analyst conducts an initial review to define scope. The analysis includes the review of the business case, project goals, and objectives to obtain the necessary and required context Based on that information, the business analyst determines that this is a large project with multiple interfaces which could cost the company money that was not initially included in the budget.

What characteristics of the project are needed to determine the approach so that the business analyst can validate whether they will need to have a discussion about the budget?

AType of elicitation activities to be conducted

BSelected project life cycle

CBusiness analysis deliverables to be produced

DDecision on the type of models to be used

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Suggested Answer: B

by Amie at Dec 21, 2023, 09:33 PM

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Carma

25 days ago

Ooh, good point Loren! And let's not forget, the business analyst is probably going to have to do some fancy footwork to convince the higher-ups to increase the budget. I'd want to make sure I had a solid grasp on all the project characteristics before even broaching that subject!

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Louvenia

7 days ago

Absolutely, presenting a well-prepared analysis will be key to convincing the higher-ups to adjust the budget.

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Clemencia

8 days ago

Definitely, the approach will depend on the type of project life cycle selected and the business analysis deliverables needed.

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Sunny

9 days ago

I agree, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the project characteristics before discussing the budget.

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Carlota

10 days ago

D) Decision on the type of models to be used

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Marilynn

11 days ago

C) Business analysis deliverables to be produced

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Raina

12 days ago

B) Selected project life cycle

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Kathrine

13 days ago

A) Type of elicitation activities to be conducted

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Loren

26 days ago

Haha, I bet the business analyst is regretting not including a contingency budget from the start! But you know what they say, 'Measure twice, cut once.' The type of models to be used is also crucial, in my opinion. That will determine the level of analysis and detail needed.

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Carli

27 days ago

I agree with Boris, the project life cycle and deliverables are definitely important. But I also think we need to consider the type of elicitation activities to be conducted. That will give us insights into the stakeholders involved and the level of complexity in gathering requirements.

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Boris

28 days ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think the key characteristics we need to determine the approach are the selected project life cycle and the business analysis deliverables to be produced. Those will help us understand the scope and complexity of the project, which is crucial for validating the budget.

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