CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A project manager and a business analyst disagree on the level of detail required for requirements documentation. The project manager wants high-level user stories, while the business analyst insists on detailed functional specifications. Which document should define the approach for requirements management?
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Business analysis plan
The business analysis plan (or requirements management plan) defines the level of detail and approach for requirements activities. The project management plan is broader, scope statement defines what is in scope, and the requirements traceability matrix is a tool, not a plan.
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Business analysis plan
Why this is correct
The business analysis plan defines how requirements will be managed, including level of detail.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
While it includes subsidiary plans, the specific detail is in the business analysis plan.
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Requirements traceability matrix
Why it's wrong here
The matrix tracks requirements, but does not define the approach.
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Scope statement
Why it's wrong here
The scope statement defines what is in scope, not the approach to requirements.
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