PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 4

A business analyst has been assigned to a project team that is redesigning the company's website. The business analyst has been documenting the relationships between requirements and has found requirements that do not trace to a business need.

Which type of requirements are these?

AIn-scope

BTested

CImplemented

DOut-of-scope

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Suggested Answer: C

by Garry at Oct 27, 2022, 11:26 PM

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Rashida

4 months ago

I thought all requirements should trace back to business needs?

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Flo

4 months ago

Yup, out-of-scope for sure. Good catch!

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Lenita

4 months ago

Wait, are we sure they’re out-of-scope? Could be a misunderstanding.

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Jesse

4 months ago

Totally agree, they don’t align with business needs!

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Angelo

4 months ago

Those are definitely out-of-scope requirements.

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Eun

5 months ago

I feel like in-scope requirements are the ones we focus on, but if they don't trace back, then they must be out-of-scope, right?

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Shaun

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused here. I thought all requirements should trace back to a business need, but maybe the ones that don’t are just not relevant?

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Shoshana

5 months ago

This question seems familiar! I think we had a similar practice question about requirements tracing, and I believe the answer was out-of-scope too.

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Gerardo

5 months ago

I remember discussing requirements that don't align with business needs in class. I think those are considered out-of-scope, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Ethan

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know ISO 26262 has to do with functional safety, but I can't quite remember if it's a domain-specific adaptation of IEC 61508 or not. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Kristel

5 months ago

I think the correct answer might be A, since I remember we discussed routing extension headers in relation to SRv6.

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Yvette

5 months ago

I think the answer is True because I remember learning how data model transformation can streamline complex service interactions.

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Kati

5 months ago

I think option B sounds right, using a data item is more flexible than hardcoding, but I'm not sure if it's the only correct choice.

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Margart

10 months ago

I'm going with 'out-of-scope' on this one. Although I do wonder if the business analyst has a secret passion for building space stations on the side. You never know!

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Alesia

8 months ago

C: Maybe the business analyst is just dreaming of outer space!

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Micheline

8 months ago

B: Yeah, that makes sense. Those requirements don't align with the business needs.

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Francoise

8 months ago

A: I think it's 'out-of-scope'.

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Cordie

10 months ago

Haha, 'out-of-scope' for sure. It's like the website team is trying to build a rocket ship when the client just wanted a simple online brochure. Stay focused, folks!

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Clare

9 months ago

C) Out-of-scope

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Valentine

9 months ago

B) Out-of-scope

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Derrick

9 months ago

A) Out-of-scope

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Ciara

10 months ago

Definitely 'out-of-scope'. Implementing requirements that don't serve a clear purpose is a waste of time and resources. The business analyst needs to push back on these and focus on the essential, value-adding requirements.

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Kanisha

8 months ago

D: Out-of-scope requirements can lead to project delays and increased costs.

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Margot

8 months ago

C: Agreed, it's important to prioritize requirements that align with the business needs.

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Odelia

8 months ago

B: The business analyst needs to push back on these and focus on the essential, value-adding requirements.

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Trinidad

9 months ago

A: Definitely 'out-of-scope'. Implementing requirements that don't serve a clear purpose is a waste of time and resources.

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Gene

9 months ago

D) Out-of-scope

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Kaitlyn

9 months ago

C) Implemented

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Mendy

9 months ago

B) Tested

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Aimee

10 months ago

A) In-scope

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Dudley

10 months ago

Out-of-scope requirements can lead to project delays and budget overruns.

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Daren

10 months ago

Agreed, focusing on in-scope requirements is crucial for project success.

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Kate

10 months ago

These requirements that don't trace to a business need must be 'out-of-scope'. I can't imagine why the company would develop website features that aren't aligned with their business objectives.

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