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A financial company deployed a new online product to their customers to invest in the stock market. The company notices a problem regarding financial calculations and starts the problem analysis. The company discovers that the new rules for taxes and fees were not implemented.
This problem could have been avoided by:
Suggested Answer: B
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31 comments · newest first
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Elbert
11 months ago
Rolling back operations sounds risky, not sure that's the best move.
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Martin
11 months ago
Automated tracking would have caught this early on.
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Kris
12 months ago
Wait, how did they miss the tax rules? Seems like a big oversight.
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Caitlin
12 months ago
Totally agree, a business analyst is key in these projects!
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Gracie
1 year ago
They should've used a business rules table for sure.
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Krystal
1 year ago
Option D sounds like a reactive measure rather than a preventative one. I feel like we should focus on fixing the process rather than just rolling back operations.
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Ranee
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards option C since involving a business analyst seems like it would provide ongoing oversight, but I wonder if it would be enough on its own.
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Aracelis
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option B is crucial. An automated tracking system could really help catch these kinds of defects early on.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
I think option A makes sense because having a clear table of business rules could help ensure everything is covered, but I'm not entirely sure if it would prevent all issues.
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Tyra
1 year ago
I'm feeling a bit lost on this one. There are a lot of moving parts to consider, like the business rules, requirements, and software development process. I'll need to re-read the question and options a few times to make sure I understand what they're asking for.
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Ronnie
1 year ago
Ah, this is a classic software development issue. Based on the details provided, I think the answer is clearly option B - implementing an automated issue tracking system. That would have helped trace the defect back to the requirements and catch it earlier in the process.
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Arletta
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking how the problem could have been avoided, but there are a few different options presented. I'll need to think through each one carefully to decide which is the best answer.
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Domitila
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about identifying the best approach to avoid the problem described. I'll carefully review the details and options to determine the most appropriate solution.
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Tijuana
1 year ago
I remember we talked about using SSL for securing data, but I’m not sure if that’s the main focus here.
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Reita
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the difference between QEMU emulation and native device drivers. I'll need to review those concepts quickly before deciding.
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Vernell
2 years ago
Wow, this reminds me of the time I tried to do my own taxes. Turns out I forgot to factor in the 'undo' button. Option B all the way!
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Aliza
1 year ago
User 3: Using a table with all the business rules would have also helped prevent this issue.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, it's important to have a system in place to trace defects back to the requirements.
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Pamella
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, an automated issue tracking system would have caught this problem sooner.
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Bulah
2 years ago
D - rolling back the operations? That's like trying to unscramble an egg. The smart move is to get the requirements right from the start.
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Earlean
1 year ago
D) rolling back the operations using a contingency process in order to avoid loss and client dissatisfaction.
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Leana
1 year ago
C) involving a business analyst during all phases of system development.
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Reena
1 year ago
B) implementing an automated issue tracking system to facilitate the tracing of defects to the requirements.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
A) using a table that shows each applicable business rule with the implemented functional requirement.
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Misty
2 years ago
I agree with Dean, but Option C is also important. A business analyst could have identified this gap in the requirements during development.
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Dean
2 years ago
Option A seems like the most logical choice. Having a comprehensive table of business rules and their corresponding requirements would have helped catch this issue early on.
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Alberto
2 years ago
User 2: I agree. It's important to have a clear reference for all the rules and requirements to avoid missing important details.
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Shaun
2 years ago
User 1: Option A seems like the most logical choice. Having a comprehensive table of business rules and their corresponding requirements would have helped catch this issue early on.
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Mabelle
2 years ago
I think rolling back the operations using a contingency process would have been the best option to avoid client dissatisfaction.
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Mabel
2 years ago
I agree with Kimbery. Implementing an automated issue tracking system would also help in tracing defects to the requirements.
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Kimbery
2 years ago
I think the problem could have been avoided by involving a business analyst during all phases of system development.