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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 7 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam
Question #: 85
Topic #: 7
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In the middle of a project, a new requirement was added to the scope. The business analyst must determine if any impacts, dependencies, or risks are associated with the addition to the scope.

What task should the business analyst perform in order to identify these impacts?

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by Cyndy at Aug 24, 2024, 06:26 PM

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Noah
3 months ago
I disagree, prioritization should come first to handle new requirements.
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Franchesca
3 months ago
Surprised this isn't a bigger deal! How can they just change scope mid-project?
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Shayne
3 months ago
Isn't it risky to just add new requirements without assessing impacts?
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Marget
4 months ago
I think managing solution scope is more important here.
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Elouise
4 months ago
Definitely need to manage requirements traceability for this.
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Matthew
4 months ago
I keep getting mixed up between managing requirements prioritization and traceability. I guess prioritization could help identify impacts too, but I lean towards traceability for this one.
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Agustin
4 months ago
This feels similar to a practice question we did on scope changes. I think managing solution scope might be the right answer, but I'm not completely confident.
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Luis
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about managing assumptions and constraints being important when new scope is added.
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Sharee
5 months ago
I think the business analyst should focus on managing requirements traceability to see how the new requirement connects with existing ones.
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Quiana
5 months ago
I think the key here is to focus on the specific task the business analyst needs to perform to identify the impacts, dependencies, and risks. Based on that, option D - Manage assumptions and constraints - seems like the most relevant choice. I'm fairly confident in this answer.
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Michel
5 months ago
I'm feeling a little confused here. The options don't seem to directly match the question, and I'm not sure which one would be the best approach to identifying the impacts, dependencies, and risks. I might have to guess on this one.
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Anjelica
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about the task the business analyst should perform to identify the impacts of the new requirement. That sounds like it's about managing the solution scope, so I'm going to go with option A.
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Roosevelt
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about identifying impacts, dependencies, and risks, but the options don't seem to directly address that. I'm torn between B and D, but I'll have to think it through a bit more.
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Rebecka
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about managing project scope changes. I think the key is to identify the impacts, dependencies, and risks associated with the new requirement, so I'll go with option B - Manage requirements traceability.
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Elvis
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The Data Model Transformation and Data Format Transformation patterns seem like the way to go here. I'll need to map out where each of those needs to be applied to enable the data exchange.
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Hollis
10 months ago
Hold up, what if the new requirement is to install a trampoline in the office? Wouldn't that impact, like, the whole building's structural integrity? Just sayin'.
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Lettie
8 months ago
D) Manage assumptions and constraints.
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Blondell
8 months ago
C) Manage requirements prioritization.
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Basilia
8 months ago
B) Manage requirements traceability.
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Dong
8 months ago
A) Manage solution scope.
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Eden
8 months ago
We should definitely consider all potential impacts before moving forward with that new requirement.
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Kenia
8 months ago
D) Manage assumptions and constraints.
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Miles
8 months ago
C) Manage requirements prioritization.
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Destiny
8 months ago
B) Manage requirements traceability.
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Chanel
8 months ago
A) Manage solution scope.
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Geraldo
8 months ago
That's a good point. Adding something like a trampoline could definitely have structural impacts.
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Merilyn
8 months ago
D) Manage assumptions and constraints.
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Goldie
8 months ago
C) Manage requirements prioritization.
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Gerald
8 months ago
B) Manage requirements traceability.
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Leah
9 months ago
A) Manage solution scope.
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Kati
10 months ago
I'm voting for B too. Gotta love those traceability matrices, they're like a treasure map for project managers. Plus, it's the only answer that doesn't sound like a boring bureaucratic task.
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Leonora
10 months ago
C is tempting, but prioritizing requirements doesn't address the need to identify specific impacts. I'll go with B - traceability all the way!
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King
8 months ago
I think managing assumptions and constraints is crucial to consider when identifying impacts.
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Blythe
9 months ago
C) Manage requirements prioritization.
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Lai
9 months ago
Managing solution scope is also important to ensure the project stays on track.
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Adrianna
9 months ago
I agree, traceability is key to understanding the impacts of new requirements.
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Jean
9 months ago
B) Manage requirements traceability.
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Jame
9 months ago
A) Manage solution scope.
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Benton
10 months ago
I'm torn between B and D. While traceability is important, managing assumptions and constraints could also reveal those hidden impacts. Hmm, tough call.
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Florinda
10 months ago
Definitely B. Manage requirements traceability. That's the key to understanding how new requirements impact the existing project scope and deliverables.
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Dalene
11 months ago
I believe managing assumptions and constraints is also important to consider potential risks.
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Cherry
11 months ago
I agree with Edna. Managing solution scope will help identify impacts and dependencies.
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Edna
11 months ago
I think the business analyst should manage solution scope.
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