Discuss PMI PMI-PBA Exam Topic 4 Question 94

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?

ASchedule time with the process owners.

BPut the information into a project plan.

CDevelop an issues log.

DAssess the risks for the project.

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

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44 comments · newest first

Letha 11 months ago

Wait, shouldn't they assess risks before anything else?

Nina 11 months ago

I agree with Vallie, getting everyone on the same page is key.

Melissa 12 months ago

Not sure about that, an issues log might be more important first.

Leila 12 months ago

Definitely, putting info into a project plan is a must!

Vallie 1 year ago

I think scheduling time with process owners is crucial.

Selene 1 year 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.

Ocie 1 year 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.

Nana 1 year 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.

Ettie 1 year 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.

Chau 1 year 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.

Aja 1 year 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.

Kenia 1 year 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.

Miss 1 year 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.

Viva 2 years 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?

Johna 2 years 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.

Chantell 2 years 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.

Cyndy 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

Assessing risks is important, but talking to process owners should come first.

Jennie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

D) Assess the risks for the project.

Ashton 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

Exactly, they can provide valuable insights for the project.

Denny 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

A) Schedule time with the process owners.

Malcolm 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

That can come later. First, we need to understand the project's impact.

Lashunda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

B) Put the information into a project plan.

Thurman 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

B) Put the information into a project plan.

Tiffiny 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

That's a good idea. It's important to gather more information from them.

Franchesca 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

A) Schedule time with the process owners.

Ricki 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

That's a good idea. It's important to gather more information from the process owners.

Margart 2 years ago

↳ replying to Chantell

A) Schedule time with the process owners.

Domonique 2 years ago

Putting the information into a project plan should be the first step to organize the tasks.

Katlyn 2 years ago

I believe scheduling time with the process owners is also important to get more insights.

Dewitt 2 years 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.

Daron 2 years 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.

Kina 2 years ago

↳ replying to Daron

C) Develop an issues log.

Basilia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Daron

A sounds like a good idea, you need to gather more information before planning.

Truman 2 years ago

↳ replying to Daron

B) Put the information into a project plan.

Latosha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Daron

A) Schedule time with the process owners.

Anika 2 years 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.

Maryann 2 years ago

↳ replying to Anika

D) Assess the risks for the project.

Darell 2 years ago

↳ replying to Anika

C) Develop an issues log.

Brock 2 years ago

↳ replying to Anika

B) Put the information into a project plan.

Azalee 2 years ago

↳ replying to Anika

B) Put the information into a project plan.

Celestina 2 years ago

↳ replying to Anika

A) Schedule time with the process owners.

Sheron 2 years ago

↳ replying to Anika

A) Schedule time with the process owners.

Melissia 2 years ago

I agree with Ilene, assessing risks is crucial before moving forward.

Ilene 2 years ago

I think the business analyst should assess the risks for the project.

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 94 Discussion