CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Before approving a major IT system upgrade, the steering committee wants to understand whether the proposed solution is technically feasible and aligns with the organization's strategic goals. The business analyst should recommend conducting which type of analysis?
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Feasibility study
A feasibility study assesses technical, economic, and operational viability before committing to a project. A business case is built after feasibility; ROI analysis is part of the business case; SWOT analysis is for strategic positioning.
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Feasibility study
Why this is correct
Feasibility study evaluates viability before significant investment.
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Business case development
Why it's wrong here
Business case comes after feasibility is confirmed.
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Return on investment (ROI) analysis
Why it's wrong here
ROI is part of business case, assumes feasibility.
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SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT is for strategic analysis, not project feasibility.
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