CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is facilitating a requirements workshop. Which technique is best for generating a large number of ideas in a short time?
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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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Brainstorming
Brainstorming (option D) is the best technique for generating a large number of ideas quickly because it encourages free-flowing, unstructured contributions from all participants without criticism or evaluation. Multi-voting (A) is used for prioritizing or narrowing down options, not for generating ideas. Nominal group technique (B) is more structured and can be slower as it involves voting after idea generation. Affinity diagram (C) is used for grouping and organizing ideas, not for initial generation.
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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Multi-voting
Why it's wrong here
Multi-voting is used for prioritizing, not generating ideas.
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Nominal group technique
Why it's wrong here
This is a structured method, not ideal for rapid idea generation.
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Affinity diagram
Why it's wrong here
Affinity diagrams organize ideas, not generate them.
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Brainstorming
Why this is correct
Brainstorming is optimal for generating many ideas quickly.
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