PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 9 Question 61 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam

Question #: 61
Topic #: 9

During validation of a project solution, the business analyst discovers that a requirement has been altered. Instead of placing the company logo in the upper-left corner of the window, it is displayed in the upper-right corner. When the business analyst asks the developer about the change, the developer says that one of the stakeholders asked directly for the change.

Which corrective action should the business analyst take?

AAsk the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.

BConfront the stakeholder that requested the change.

CFollow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.

DDiscuss the change in the next stakeholder meeting.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Shawna at Nov 21, 2022, 01:36 AM

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Georgiann

5 months ago

Wait, a stakeholder can just change things like that? Sounds sketchy!

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Georgene

6 months ago

Totally agree, the change control process is key here!

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Josue

6 months ago

Confronting the stakeholder seems a bit harsh, don't you think?

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Rosalind

6 months ago

I think they should follow the change control process.

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Tony

6 months ago

The logo placement was clearly specified in the requirements.

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Tarra

6 months ago

I feel like just asking the developer to change it back, like in option A, wouldn't solve the underlying issue. We need to understand why the change happened first.

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Ashley

6 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to address a similar issue. I think discussing it in the next stakeholder meeting, like option D, could help clarify things.

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Johnson

6 months ago

I'm not sure if confronting the stakeholder is the best approach. It could create tension, but I guess option B could be tempting if they really did change it without following the process.

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Winfred

7 months ago

I remember we talked about the importance of following the change control process, so I think option C might be the right choice here.

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Romana

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the options. Is B talking about ISO 9126 specifically, or just general quality standards? I'll have to re-read the question and options to make sure I understand the nuance.

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Ashleigh

7 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about the differences between relative and absolute paths. Did we cover if relative paths can start with a "/"? That sounds like it could be tricky.

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Nancey

7 months ago

Based on my experience, the internal control questionnaire is best suited when the auditor wants to evaluate the design and implementation of controls, as in options B, C, and D. It allows the auditor to systematically gather information from relevant personnel. Option A, while potentially useful, doesn't seem to be the primary purpose of this tool.

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Oretha

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards customer satisfaction and process maturity of incident management and request fulfillment as the best outputs. Those seem directly relevant to the improvements CruiseAlong Cars is trying to make. The other options don't seem as closely aligned with the stated goals.

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Keith

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options mention a few different things the API could be used for, like managing ruleapp projects, ruleset resources, and RuleApps/rulesets. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully to try to determine the primary purpose of this API.

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Sherill

11 months ago

This one's a real head-scratcher, isn't it? I mean, who changes the logo placement without getting the proper approvals? Option C is the way to go, but I can't help but feel a little sympathy for the developer - must be tough having to deal with such, shall we say, 'creative' stakeholders.

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Janae

10 months ago

Yeah, the developer shouldn't have to deal with last-minute changes like that.

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Dana

10 months ago

I know, it's frustrating when requirements change without proper approval.

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Avery

10 months ago

C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.

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Michel

10 months ago

A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.

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Whitley

11 months ago

I'm with the other candidates on this one. Option C is the way to go. Although, I can't help but wonder if the stakeholder in question is actually the developer's cousin or something. Just saying, you never know...

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Talia

10 months ago

I) I agree, following the change control process is the best way to handle this situation.

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Edward

10 months ago

C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.

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Gearldine

11 months ago

A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.

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Kanisha

11 months ago

Ah, the classic 'a stakeholder asked for it' excuse. I've heard that one before. Option C is the right move here - gotta follow protocol, no matter how tempting it might be to just slap the logo in the corner and call it a day.

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Noel

12 months ago

Option C is definitely the way to go. Changing requirements without following the established process can lead to all sorts of problems down the line. This needs to be handled professionally.

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Lore

10 months ago

Agreed, it's important to stick to the process to avoid confusion and ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Ariel

11 months ago

C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.

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Lucina

11 months ago

A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.

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Craig

1 year ago

The developer's response is concerning. Changing a requirement without proper approval is a red flag. I think the best course of action is to follow the change control process, as per option C.

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