Discuss PMI PMI-PBA Exam Topic 3 Question 99

A business analyst is ready to begin requirements elicitation; however, stakeholders are not available to participate for another two weeks. Which elicitation technique should the business analyst use during this time?

ACost-benefit analysis

BBenchmarking

CBrainstorming

DDocument analysis

Suggested Answer: D

The business analyst should use document analysis as an elicitation technique during this time. Document analysis is a technique that involves reviewing and analyzing existing documents, such as policies, procedures, standards, reports, or contracts, to elicit information about the business needs, requirements, or solution options. Document analysis is useful when the stakeholders are not available to participate, or when the business analyst needs to gain background knowledge or context before engaging with the stakeholders.Document analysis can also help to identify gaps, issues, or assumptions that need to be clarified or validated with the stakeholders later.Reference: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline1, page 12; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 51.

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27 comments · newest first

Domonique 11 months ago

Cost-benefit analysis seems off for this situation.

Alesia 11 months ago

Totally agree, it helps gather existing info!

Broderick 11 months ago

Wait, can you really do document analysis without the stakeholders?

Gracia 11 months ago

I’m not so sure, brainstorming could spark new ideas.

Brandon 11 months ago

Document analysis is a solid choice here.

Shaunna 12 months ago

Document analysis sounds familiar, but I also think cost-benefit analysis could provide some insights. I just can't remember if it fits this scenario.

Tijuana 12 months ago

I recall a practice question where benchmarking was used to compare processes, but I wonder if it’s really applicable without stakeholder input.

Cyril 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like brainstorming usually requires people to be present, so that might not work in this case.

King 1 year ago

I think document analysis might be the best choice here since I remember it can help gather existing information without needing stakeholders right away.

Nadine 1 year ago

Ah, this is a good one. I'd probably go with document analysis too. It's a good way to get the ball rolling while we wait for the stakeholders to be available. Feels like the most efficient approach.

Jessenia 1 year ago

I think document analysis is the way to go here. It'll let me start gathering requirements without the stakeholders, and then I can follow up with them later. Seems like a solid strategy.

Ronny 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Brainstorming could be an option, but I'm not sure if that's the best approach when the stakeholders aren't involved. Maybe I should look into document analysis a bit more.

Maxima 1 year ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. Since the stakeholders aren't available, I'd say document analysis might be the way to go. That could help me gather some initial requirements without them.

Rikki 2 years ago

I think cost-benefit analysis could also be useful to prioritize requirements while waiting for stakeholders.

Chantay 2 years ago

I prefer brainstorming, it can help generate new ideas even without stakeholders present.

Mica 2 years ago

I agree with Viola, document analysis can help us gather information from existing documents.

Paola 2 years ago

I'd go with document analysis. It's the safest option, and we can use it to get a head start on the requirements. Plus, it's a great way to procrastinate if you ask me!

Aja 2 years ago

Benchmarking sounds like a good idea, but I'm not sure how relevant it would be without the stakeholders. Maybe we could do some research and then get their input when they're available.

Tammy 2 years ago

Brainstorming could be interesting, but I'm not sure it's the best fit if the stakeholders aren't around. Maybe we could do some solo brainstorming and then have them review it later.

Lai 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tammy

A: Agreed, it will help us make the most of the time before we can engage with the stakeholders directly.

Merlyn 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tammy

B: That sounds like a good idea. We can review the documents and prepare questions for when the stakeholders are available.

Raymon 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tammy

A: Let's try document analysis to gather information while we wait for the stakeholders.

Viola 2 years ago

I think we should use document analysis.

Dorcas 2 years ago

I think document analysis is the way to go. The stakeholders aren't available, so we need to dig into the existing documentation to get started.

Venita 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dorcas

Cost-benefit analysis might be useful to prioritize requirements once the stakeholders are available.

Marjory 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dorcas

Brainstorming could also be helpful to generate ideas while waiting for the stakeholders.

Cathrine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dorcas

Document analysis is a good choice. We can gather a lot of information from existing documents.

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 99 Discussion