CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is evaluating a proposed solution and discovers that it does not fully address the root cause of the business problem. What should the analyst do next?
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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Revisit the needs assessment and adjust requirements.
When a proposed solution does not fully address the root cause, the business analyst should revisit the needs assessment to ensure requirements accurately reflect the problem and adjust them accordingly. Option B is wrong because proceeding with a flawed solution wastes resources and does not resolve the issue. Option C is wrong because while escalation may be needed, the first step is to reanalyze the problem and propose adjustments. Option D is wrong because terminating the project is premature without further analysis and potential requirement adjustments.
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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Revisit the needs assessment and adjust requirements.
Why this is correct
Revisiting the needs assessment allows correction of the solution direction.
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Proceed with implementation and document the gap.
Why it's wrong here
Proceeding without addressing the root cause is not acceptable.
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Escalate to the project sponsor for a decision.
Why it's wrong here
Escalation may be considered after analysis, but the analyst should first investigate the root cause.
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Recommend terminating the project.
Why it's wrong here
Termination is too drastic without exploring adjustments.
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