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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 94 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam
Question #: 94
Topic #: 4
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A project affects the marketing unit and procurement unit. The project manager gives the business analyst an overview of the project for the first time.

What should the business analyst do immediately after the discussion?

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Suggested Answer: D

The first thing the business analyst should do immediately after the discussion with the project manager is to schedule time with the process owners.The process owners are the people or groups responsible for a specific business process or procedure that is affected by the project5. The business analyst needs to understand the current state of the processes, the pain points and opportunities, the requirements and expectations, and the impact of the project on the processes. By meeting with the process owners, the business analyst can establish a relationship, gather relevant information, and ensure alignment and collaboration. Putting the information into a project plan is premature, as the business analyst needs to conduct more analysis and planning before creating a project plan. Developing an issues log is not necessary, as there are no issues identified at this stage.Assessing the risks for the project is important, but it is not the immediate action, as the business analyst needs to understand the scope and objectives of the project first.Reference: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline2, PMI Guide to Business Analysis3, Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide4, What is a Process Owner?Definition & Responsibilities


by Gabriele at Dec 09, 2024, 01:10 PM

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Letha
3 months ago
Wait, shouldn't they assess risks before anything else?
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Nina
3 months ago
I agree with Vallie, getting everyone on the same page is key.
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Melissa
3 months ago
Not sure about that, an issues log might be more important first.
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Leila
4 months ago
Definitely, putting info into a project plan is a must!
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Vallie
4 months ago
I think scheduling time with process owners is crucial.
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Selene
4 months ago
Assessing the risks seems crucial, but I’m not sure if that’s the immediate next step after the discussion. I feel like we covered this in our last review session.
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Ocie
4 months ago
Developing an issues log sounds relevant, but I wonder if that’s something that comes later in the process? I need to think about it more.
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Nana
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like putting the information into a project plan could be important too. We practiced something similar in class.
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Ettie
5 months ago
I think the business analyst should probably schedule time with the process owners first. That seems like a good way to gather more details.
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Chau
5 months ago
Assessing the risks for the project is important, but I think I'd start by scheduling time with the process owners. That way, I can gather more information and then develop a more comprehensive risk assessment.
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Aja
5 months ago
Putting the information into a project plan seems like a logical next step, but I wonder if I should first talk to the process owners to get a better understanding of the project's scope and potential risks.
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Kenia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit torn between scheduling time with the process owners and developing an issues log. I think I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each approach before deciding.
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Miss
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'd probably go with scheduling time with the process owners to get more details and understand the project's impact on their units.
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Viva
1 year ago
I'm surprised D isn't the correct answer. Assessing risks should be a top priority for any project manager. Maybe the business analyst can do that while they're talking to the process owners?
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Johna
1 year ago
A seems like the obvious choice. Unless the business analyst is a mind reader, they'll need to talk to the process owners to get the full picture.
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Chantell
1 year ago
I'll have to go with A. Talking to the process owners is the logical first step to gather more information and assess the project's impact.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
Assessing risks is important, but talking to process owners should come first.
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Jennie
1 year ago
D) Assess the risks for the project.
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Ashton
1 year ago
Exactly, they can provide valuable insights for the project.
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Denny
1 year ago
A) Schedule time with the process owners.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
That can come later. First, we need to understand the project's impact.
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Lashunda
1 year ago
B) Put the information into a project plan.
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Thurman
1 year ago
B) Put the information into a project plan.
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
That's a good idea. It's important to gather more information from them.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
A) Schedule time with the process owners.
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Ricki
1 year ago
That's a good idea. It's important to gather more information from the process owners.
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Margart
1 year ago
A) Schedule time with the process owners.
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Domonique
1 year ago
Putting the information into a project plan should be the first step to organize the tasks.
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Katlyn
1 year ago
I believe scheduling time with the process owners is also important to get more insights.
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Dewitt
1 year ago
C is a good idea, but it's not the immediate next step. The business analyst should focus on understanding the project first before developing an issues log.
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Daron
1 year ago
B sounds like a good idea, but I think A is the best choice. You can't put the information into a project plan without first talking to the process owners.
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Kina
1 year ago
C) Develop an issues log.
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Basilia
1 year ago
A sounds like a good idea, you need to gather more information before planning.
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Truman
1 year ago
B) Put the information into a project plan.
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Latosha
1 year ago
A) Schedule time with the process owners.
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Anika
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is A. The business analyst should schedule time with the process owners to get a better understanding of the project's impact on the marketing and procurement units.
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Maryann
1 year ago
D) Assess the risks for the project.
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Darell
1 year ago
C) Develop an issues log.
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Brock
1 year ago
B) Put the information into a project plan.
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Azalee
1 year ago
B) Put the information into a project plan.
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Celestina
1 year ago
A) Schedule time with the process owners.
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Sheron
1 year ago
A) Schedule time with the process owners.
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Melissia
1 year ago
I agree with Ilene, assessing risks is crucial before moving forward.
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Ilene
1 year ago
I think the business analyst should assess the risks for the project.
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