CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A project team is identifying the business need for a new system. Which business analysis activity should be performed first?
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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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Conduct a needs assessment
A needs assessment identifies the business problem or opportunity and is performed before any other business analysis activities. Option B is wrong because validation occurs after requirements are documented. Option C is wrong because elicitation happens after the needs assessment. Option D is wrong because solution scope is defined after the needs assessment.
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Conduct a needs assessment
Why this is correct
Needs assessment is the first step to identify business problems or opportunities.
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Validate requirements
Why it's wrong here
Validation happens after requirements are documented.
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Elicit requirements
Why it's wrong here
Requirements elicitation occurs after the business need is understood.
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Define solution scope
Why it's wrong here
Solution scope is defined after the business need is identified.
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