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The business analyst wishes to clarify the project's key business drivers and ensure that requirements can be prioritized to provide maximum business value. Which question should the business analyst ask of stakeholders to help obtain this clarification?
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Carey
11 months ago
Surprised that no one mentioned the influence of stakeholders!
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Shad
11 months ago
Option B could also help identify priorities.
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Nohemi
12 months ago
Isn't it too vague though? What if the needs change?
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Edelmira
12 months ago
Totally agree, understanding the business need is crucial!
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Louisa
1 year ago
I think option D is the best choice.
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Leonie
1 year ago
I recall that understanding the business need is crucial for prioritization, so I would lean towards that option.
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Shawnda
1 year ago
I feel like asking about stakeholders' influence could be important, but it doesn't directly address the business drivers, right?
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Aja
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where we discussed the impact of functional areas. That might be relevant here too.
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Nida
1 year ago
I think the best question to ask is about the business need. It seems like that would really help clarify the priorities.
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
Easy peasy! The business need is clearly the most important thing to understand here. That will help us make sure we're focusing on the right priorities.
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Laquanda
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I'm not sure if I should be looking at the organizational structure or the stakeholder influence. I'll have to review my notes on this type of scenario.
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Shawna
1 year ago
Ah, this is a good one. Asking about the business need is definitely the way to go. That will give us the context we need to prioritize effectively.
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Nu
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Should I focus on the stakeholders or the functional areas? I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Marsha
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I think the key is to ask about the business need, which will help prioritize the requirements.
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Catherin
1 year ago
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Olen
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on network booting to make sure I don't miss anything.
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Alease
1 year ago
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Keshia
1 year ago
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Jovita
1 year ago
D is the way to go. The business need is the North Star that guides the whole project. Can't go wrong with that one.
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Leslee
1 year ago
Haha, D all the way! The business need is like the heart of the project - you gotta know what it is before you can make it work.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
I'm torn between B and D, but I think D is the better choice. The business need is the foundation for everything else.
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Moon
1 year ago
D) What is the business need?
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Marleen
1 year ago
B) Which functional areas are impacted?
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Abraham
1 year ago
A) Which stakeholders have the most influence?
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Tora
2 years ago
I agree, D is the correct answer. Knowing the business need is crucial for prioritizing requirements and maximizing value.
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Jimmie
1 year ago
D) What is the business need?
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Beatriz
1 year ago
C) How is the organizational chart structured?
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Charlie
1 year ago
B) Which functional areas are impacted?
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Truman
1 year ago
A) Which stakeholders have the most influence?
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Kasandra
2 years ago
D) What is the business need? This question directly addresses the key business drivers, which is what the business analyst needs to clarify.
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Eun
1 year ago
D) What is the business need?
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Carmelina
1 year ago
B) Which functional areas are impacted?
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Sunny
1 year ago
A) Which stakeholders have the most influence?
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Scarlet
2 years ago
But don't you think knowing which stakeholders have the most influence is also important for prioritization?
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Lili
2 years ago
I agree with Francene, understanding the business need is crucial for prioritizing requirements.
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Francene
2 years ago
I think the business analyst should ask 'What is the business need?'