CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is assessing the feasibility of a proposed new online ordering system for a restaurant chain. The BA needs to evaluate whether the system can be developed with the available technology and skills within the organization. Which type of feasibility is the BA primarily assessing?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse technical feasibility with operational feasibility, which deals with how well the system fits organizational processes and user needs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Technical feasibility
Technical feasibility is concerned with the organization's ability to develop and support the proposed solution using existing or obtainable technology and skills. Since the BA is evaluating whether the system can be built with available technology and skills, this directly aligns with technical feasibility. Other feasibility types address different aspects, such as financial, operational, or legal considerations, which are not the focus of this scenario.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Operational feasibility
Why it's wrong here
Operational feasibility assesses how well the proposed system will solve business problems and fit into the organization's operations. It focuses on user acceptance, process fit, and organizational readiness. The scenario's emphasis on technology and skills points to technical feasibility rather than operational feasibility, which is more about the people and processes.
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Legal feasibility
Why it's wrong here
Legal feasibility examines whether the proposed system complies with laws and regulations, such as data privacy, licensing, and industry-specific rules. The scenario does not mention legal constraints; it focuses on technology and skills. Therefore, legal feasibility is not the primary concern here, although it would be a separate area to assess if relevant regulations exist.
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Technical feasibility
Why this is correct
Technical feasibility evaluates whether the organization has the technical resources, expertise, and infrastructure to build and maintain the proposed system. The scenario explicitly asks about evaluating technology and skills, which are core aspects of technical feasibility. The BA is assessing if the online ordering system can be developed with current capabilities, making technical feasibility the correct focus.
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Economic feasibility
Why it's wrong here
Economic feasibility focuses on cost-benefit analysis, return on investment, and financial viability. While cost is important, the scenario specifically mentions technology and skills, which are related to technical feasibility. Economic feasibility would address whether the project is financially worthwhile, not whether it is technically achievable with current resources.
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