CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A company is considering implementing a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The business analyst conducts a needs assessment to identify business gaps and opportunities. What is the primary output of a needs assessment?
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Business case
The primary output of a needs assessment is the business case, which justifies the investment based on identified gaps and opportunities. Requirements documentation, stakeholder register, and project charter are produced later in the project lifecycle.
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Business case
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The business case is the primary output of needs assessment.
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Stakeholder register
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Stakeholder register is developed during stakeholder identification, not directly from needs assessment.
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Project charter
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Project charter is created after the business case is approved.
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Requirements documentation
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Requirements documentation is created after the business case is approved.
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