CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
An organization is considering a new software development project. The business analyst is asked to determine if the project is financially viable. Which analysis is most appropriate?
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
Cost-Benefit Analysis directly assesses financial viability by comparing costs and benefits. Feasibility Study is broader, SWOT evaluates environment, and Business Case justifies the project but may not focus solely on financials.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
Why this is correct
Correct: CBA specifically measures financial viability.
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Feasibility Study
Why it's wrong here
Feasibility study covers multiple aspects, not just financial.
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Business Case
Why it's wrong here
Business case includes CBA but is broader; CBA is the specific analysis.
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SWOT Analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT is for strategic analysis, not financial viability.
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