PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam

Question #: 83
Topic #: 5

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:

Ausing a table that shows each applicable business rule with the implemented functional requirement.

Bimplementing an automated issue tracking system to facilitate the tracing of defects to the requirements.

Cinvolving a business analyst during all phases of system development.

Drolling back the operations using a contingency process in order to avoid loss and client dissatisfaction.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Amie at Jul 18, 2024, 10:05 AM

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Elbert

3 months ago

Rolling back operations sounds risky, not sure that's the best move.

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Martin

3 months ago

Automated tracking would have caught this early on.

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Kris

3 months ago

Wait, how did they miss the tax rules? Seems like a big oversight.

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Caitlin

4 months ago

Totally agree, a business analyst is key in these projects!

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Gracie

4 months ago

They should've used a business rules table for sure.

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Krystal

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

10 months 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

9 months ago

User 3: Using a table with all the business rules would have also helped prevent this issue.

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Gearldine

9 months 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

9 months ago

User 1: I agree, an automated issue tracking system would have caught this problem sooner.

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Bulah

10 months 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

8 months ago

D) rolling back the operations using a contingency process in order to avoid loss and client dissatisfaction.

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Leana

9 months ago

C) involving a business analyst during all phases of system development.

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Reena

9 months ago

B) implementing an automated issue tracking system to facilitate the tracing of defects to the requirements.

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Sheldon

9 months ago

A) using a table that shows each applicable business rule with the implemented functional requirement.

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Misty

10 months 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

10 months 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

10 months 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

10 months 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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