CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
During requirements elicitation, a business analyst is facing difficulty getting detailed requirements from a busy stakeholder. Which technique is most effective for quickly capturing high-level needs?
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Why each option matters
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Prototyping
Prototyping allows stakeholders to interact with a tangible model, providing quick feedback on high-level requirements.
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Document analysis
Why it's wrong here
Document analysis is passive and may not capture stakeholder needs effectively.
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Brainstorming
Why it's wrong here
Brainstorming is creative but may not yield detailed requirements quickly.
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Focus groups
Why it's wrong here
Focus groups require multiple stakeholders, not ideal for a busy individual.
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Prototyping
Why this is correct
Prototyping enables rapid feedback and clarity on requirements.
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