Quick Answer
The correct first step is to request a test case be created for that requirement. This action directly addresses the requirement missing test case traceability issue, ensuring every requirement is verifiable and aligned with quality standards. In project management, traceability links requirements to test cases to confirm they are testable and met; without this link, the requirement risks being unvalidated or overlooked. On the CAPM exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the business analyst’s role in requirements management and traceability, often appearing as a trap where you might prematurely delete the requirement or escalate to the project manager. A common memory tip is “trace or test—don’t delete or rest”—meaning you always seek to create a test case before considering removal, as traceability is a core best practice in requirements management.
This CAPM practice question tests your understanding of business analysis frameworks. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A business analyst is verifying that all requirements have corresponding test cases. They find a requirement that has no linked test case. What should the BA do first?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Ask the project manager to approve the missing test.
Why wrong: PM role does not typically include approving test cases.
Ignore it as it may not be critical.
Why wrong: All requirements should be testable and traced.
Request a test case to be created for that requirement.
Ensures traceability and test coverage.
Remove the requirement if it cannot be tested.
Why wrong: Premature removal; need to investigate first.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Request a test case to be created for that requirement.
Option D is correct because the BA should request a test case to ensure the requirement is testable and covered. Option A is incorrect because removing the requirement is premature without analysis. Option B is incorrect because the PM does not typically authorize test cases. Option C is incorrect because ignoring the issue violates traceability best practices.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Ask the project manager to approve the missing test.
Why it's wrong here
PM role does not typically include approving test cases.
Ignore it as it may not be critical.
Why it's wrong here
All requirements should be testable and traced.
Request a test case to be created for that requirement.
Why this is correct
Ensures traceability and test coverage.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Remove the requirement if it cannot be tested.
Why it's wrong here
Premature removal; need to investigate first.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the CAPM exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Identify which CAPM exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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Business Analysis Frameworks — This question tests Business Analysis Frameworks — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Request a test case to be created for that requirement. — Option D is correct because the BA should request a test case to ensure the requirement is testable and covered. Option A is incorrect because removing the requirement is premature without analysis. Option B is incorrect because the PM does not typically authorize test cases. Option C is incorrect because ignoring the issue violates traceability best practices.
Identify which CAPM exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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