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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 7 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam

Question #: 80
Topic #: 7

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What should the business analyst do during the first steps of a project?

AIdentify stakeholders and their interests.

BIdentify the classes of users and their requirements.

CAlign the sponsor expectations along the project goals.

DEvaluate the sources for requirements and prioritize them.

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by Boris at Jun 19, 2024, 11:30 AM

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Edelmira

6 months ago

Really? I thought prioritizing requirements was the first step.

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Nan

6 months ago

Aligning sponsor expectations is super important too!

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Wai

7 months ago

Wait, shouldn't we focus on user requirements first?

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Diane

7 months ago

Totally agree, that's key for success.

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Alva

7 months ago

Gotta identify stakeholders first!

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Vivan

7 months ago

Evaluating sources for requirements sounds like something we should do, but I wonder if that happens later in the process.

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Margurite

8 months ago

I feel like identifying user classes and their requirements might come after stakeholder identification, but I could be wrong.

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Ora

8 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized aligning sponsor expectations early on. That seems important too.

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Bernardine

8 months ago

I think identifying stakeholders is crucial at the start, but I'm not sure if it's the very first step.

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Jaleesa

8 months ago

Ooh, good point Sarah. And I'd also want to make sure I'm aligning the sponsor's expectations with the overall project goals. That can be a tricky balance to strike.

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Paulina

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I think I'd want to make sure I understand the different classes of users and their specific requirements too. That feels important for defining the project scope.

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Virgina

8 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd focus on identifying the key stakeholders and understanding their interests - that's crucial for setting the project up for success.

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Tuyet

8 months ago

For this type of question, I'd probably try to hit all the key elements - stakeholders, user requirements, sponsor alignment. Evaluating and prioritizing the sources for requirements is also crucial, in my opinion.

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Dawne

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards Digital Engagement. The question talks about student requests, so a solution that focuses on customer/student interactions could be the way to go.

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Beatriz

8 months ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. The question is clearly asking about the Intermediate Routing pattern, and it specifies that the service agents must be active and change data in the message. So the answer has to be True.

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Annamaria

1 year ago

Option D sounds tempting, but you can't prioritize requirements without first knowing who's involved. Gotta start with A and then work your way through the other steps.

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Trina

1 year ago

Haha, I'm just hoping the sponsor's expectations aren't too unrealistic. Option C would be a good place to start, but A is the clear winner here.

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Loreen

12 months ago

Haha, I'm just hoping the sponsor's expectations aren't too unrealistic. Option C would be a good place to start, but A is the clear winner here.

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Timmy

12 months ago

B) Identify the classes of users and their requirements.

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Corazon

1 year ago

A) Identify stakeholders and their interests.

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Martha

1 year ago

I agree, option A is the way to go. You can't move forward without understanding who's involved and what they want to get out of the project.

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Viva

1 year ago

Prioritizing requirements from different sources can help in planning the project effectively.

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Leota

1 year ago

I think aligning sponsor expectations with project goals is also important.

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Adrianna

1 year ago

Yes, identifying stakeholders is crucial for the success of the project.

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Maybelle

1 year ago

Definitely option A. Identifying stakeholders and their interests is crucial for setting the project up for success.

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Julio

1 year ago

C) Align the sponsor expectations along the project goals.

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Eladia

1 year ago

Definitely! It's important to know who the key players are.

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Karl

1 year ago

A) Identify stakeholders and their interests.

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Merilyn

1 year ago

I believe aligning sponsor expectations with project goals is also important in the early stages.

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Eleni

1 year ago

I agree with Carey. Understanding stakeholders is crucial for project success.

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Carey

1 year ago

I think the business analyst should identify stakeholders and their interests first.

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