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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?
Suggested Answer: C
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34 comments · newest first
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Georgiann
12 months ago
Wait, a stakeholder can just change things like that? Sounds sketchy!
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Georgene
1 year ago
Totally agree, the change control process is key here!
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Josue
1 year ago
Confronting the stakeholder seems a bit harsh, don't you think?
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Rosalind
1 year ago
I think they should follow the change control process.
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Tony
1 year ago
The logo placement was clearly specified in the requirements.
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Tarra
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Yeah, the developer shouldn't have to deal with last-minute changes like that.
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Dana
1 year ago
I know, it's frustrating when requirements change without proper approval.
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Avery
1 year ago
C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.
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Michel
1 year ago
A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.
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Whitley
1 year 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
1 year ago
I) I agree, following the change control process is the best way to handle this situation.
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Edward
1 year ago
C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.
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Kanisha
2 years 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
2 years 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.
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Lucina
1 year ago
A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.
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Craig
2 years 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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Devorah
1 year ago
C) Follow the change control process as defined in the business analysis plan.
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Justine
2 years ago
A) Ask the developer to correct the logo as stated in the requirement.
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Dorothy
2 years ago
But shouldn't the developer correct the logo as per the requirement?
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Ashleigh
2 years ago
I agree with Marti, it's important to stick to the plan.
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Marti
2 years ago
I think the business analyst should follow the change control process.