CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is gathering requirements for a new reporting system. The stakeholders are located in different time zones and have conflicting availability. Which elicitation technique would be most effective for this situation?
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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Surveys
Surveys can be distributed asynchronously, allowing stakeholders in different time zones to respond at their convenience. Option A is incorrect because document analysis reviews existing documentation and does not elicit new requirements directly from stakeholders. Option B is incorrect because interviews require real-time scheduling, which is difficult with conflicting availability across time zones. Option C is incorrect because facilitated workshops require all participants to be present at the same time, which is impractical given the time zone differences.
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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Document analysis
Why it's wrong here
Not interactive; does not gather new requirements directly.
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Interviews
Why it's wrong here
Requires scheduling synchronous sessions.
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Facilitated workshops
Why it's wrong here
Requires all participants to be present at the same time.
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Surveys
Why this is correct
Asynchronous, allows stakeholders to respond at their convenience.
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