CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is selecting a requirements elicitation technique for a complex project. Which THREE of the following are considered active elicitation techniques?
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Observation
Active elicitation techniques involve direct interaction with stakeholders, such as interviews, observation, and prototyping.
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Document analysis
Why it's wrong here
Document analysis is a passive technique; it does not involve direct interaction.
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Observation
Why this is correct
Observation is an active technique where the analyst watches stakeholders in their environment.
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Brainstorming
Why it's wrong here
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique but is not typically classified as a core active elicitation technique in BABOK.
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Prototyping
Why this is correct
Prototyping is interactive and allows stakeholders to provide feedback on a model.
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Interviews
Why this is correct
Interviews are an active technique involving direct questioning.
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