CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
[
{
"id": "REQ-001",
"description": "User login",
"priority": "High",
"acceptance_criteria": ["Must support email and password", "Must lock after 3 failed attempts"]
},
{
"id": "REQ-002",
"description": "Password reset",
"priority": "Medium",
"acceptance_criteria": ["Must send reset link to registered email"]
},
{
"id": "REQ-003",
"description": "Dashboard display",
"priority": "High",
"acceptance_criteria": []
},
{
"id": "REQ-004",
"description": "Logout",
"priority": "Low",
"acceptance_criteria": ["Must clear session"]
}
]Refer to the exhibit. A business analyst is reviewing the requirements specification for a web application. Which requirement has a missing acceptance criterion and is therefore incomplete?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PMI exam often tests the distinction between a functional requirement (what the system does) and a complete requirement (which includes measurable acceptance criteria), tricking candidates into thinking a vague performance target is acceptable without specifying test conditions.
Answer choices
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
✓
REQ-003
REQ-003 is incomplete because it states 'The system shall load the homepage within 2 seconds' but fails to specify under which network conditions (e.g., 3G, 4G, or broadband), browser type, or concurrent user load this performance target must be met. Without these acceptance criteria, the requirement cannot be objectively verified or tested.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
REQ-001
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: REQ-001 has two acceptance criteria defined.
- ✗
REQ-004
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: REQ-004 has one acceptance criterion.
- ✗
REQ-002
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: REQ-002 has one acceptance criterion.
- ✓
REQ-003
Why this is correct
Correct: REQ-003 has an empty acceptance_criteria array, meaning no criteria are defined.
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