PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 5

A business analysis team has collected the main business requirements from the major stakeholders of a project. The team wants to be sure that each stakeholder has a clear understanding of the areas of analysis that will be in scope.

Which model should the team employ to ensure the most effective representation of analysis boundary?

AData flow diagram

BContext diagram

CState diagram

DEntity relationship diagram

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by Luis at May 18, 2024, 10:26 AM

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Delisa

3 months ago

Really? I’m surprised that context diagrams are preferred over data flow diagrams.

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Dean

3 months ago

Context diagrams are simple and effective, can't argue with that!

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Genevive

3 months ago

I thought state diagrams were better for this kind of thing?

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Antione

4 months ago

Totally agree, it gives a clear overview of the system's interactions!

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Salome

4 months ago

Context diagram is the best choice for showing analysis boundaries.

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Kenneth

4 months ago

Entity relationship diagrams are great for data modeling, but I don't think they help with understanding the overall project boundaries.

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Adelina

4 months ago

I feel like the state diagram could be useful, but it might not clearly represent the analysis scope like the context diagram does.

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Alison

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember practicing with data flow diagrams. They seem more focused on processes than boundaries.

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Kami

5 months ago

I think the context diagram might be the best choice here since it shows the system's boundaries and interactions with external entities.

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Sheldon

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards the context diagram. It's a simple and effective way to communicate the system's scope and boundaries to the stakeholders. The other options don't seem as directly applicable to the problem.

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Maia

5 months ago

The state diagram doesn't seem relevant for this question. We're looking for a model that represents the analysis boundary, not the internal behavior of the system.

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Viola

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The data flow diagram might also work, as it could show the flow of information and data between the system and external entities. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Shaun

5 months ago

I think the context diagram is the best choice here. It provides a high-level view of the system and its boundaries, which should help the stakeholders clearly understand the scope of the analysis.

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Glenn

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the differences between limited and special powers of appointment. I'll need to review those concepts before answering.

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Otis

5 months ago

Okay, let me walk through this step-by-step. The question is asking about a directory one level up, so that rules out A and D. Between B and C, I think C makes more sense since it uses the relative path.

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Ocie

5 months ago

I feel like the answer might be C since it covers both Blue Prism's minimum and the requirements for the specific applications we use.

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Tawna

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. It seems like there are a few different options, and I'm not sure which ones are the "correct" answers. Should I create a new server and database, or just configure the existing ones? I'll need to read through the question carefully and make sure I understand the requirements before selecting my answers.

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Becky

10 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? If I choose the state diagram, does that mean I get an extra credit point for being the only one bold enough to go against the grain?

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Veda

8 months ago

C: I'm not sure, but I think the entity relationship diagram might be a good choice.

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Gracia

8 months ago

B: I agree, the context diagram would be the most effective representation.

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Sherly

8 months ago

A: I think we should go with the context diagram to ensure clarity.

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Iluminada

10 months ago

I'm a bit stumped. Maybe I should have paid more attention in class when we covered these diagrams. A state diagram? Really? I think I need to go back and review my notes.

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Aretha

9 months ago

A: Definitely, it will help ensure that each stakeholder has a clear understanding.

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Paz

9 months ago

B: Yeah, that would be the most effective representation of analysis boundary.

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Rodrigo

10 months ago

A: I think the team should employ a context diagram.

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Jeniffer

10 months ago

The state diagram seems like an odd choice for this scenario. I'd go with the entity relationship diagram to model the data and entities involved in the project.

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Shawnda

10 months ago

I'm going with the data flow diagram. It gives a comprehensive view of the information flow and the processes involved, which should help stakeholders understand the analysis scope.

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Sean

9 months ago

I see your point, but I still think the data flow diagram is the best option for ensuring stakeholders understand the analysis scope.

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Latia

10 months ago

The entity relationship diagram might be helpful in illustrating the relationships between different data entities.

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Sherron

10 months ago

I think the context diagram could also be useful in showing the high-level interactions between the system and external entities.

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Malcom

10 months ago

I agree, the data flow diagram is a great choice for representing analysis boundaries.

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Cassie

10 months ago

I believe an entity relationship diagram would also be effective in representing analysis boundaries.

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Freeman

10 months ago

I agree with Tora, a context diagram would clearly show the boundaries of analysis.

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Ryan

11 months ago

I think the context diagram is the best choice here. It clearly shows the scope of the analysis and the boundaries between the system and its external entities.

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