CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which of the following is a key output of the needs assessment process?
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Business Case
The needs assessment process results in a business case that defines the business need and recommended solution. Project Charter authorizes the project, Requirements Documentation details requirements, and Stakeholder Register lists stakeholders.
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Stakeholder Register
Why it's wrong here
Stakeholder register is created during stakeholder identification, not needs assessment.
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Business Case
Why this is correct
Correct: Business case is the main output of needs assessment.
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Project Charter
Why it's wrong here
Project charter is an output of project initiation, not needs assessment.
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Requirements Documentation
Why it's wrong here
Requirements documentation is produced during requirements analysis, not needs assessment.
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Variation 1. Which TWO are outputs of the needs assessment process? (Choose 2)
easy- A.User stories
- ✓ B.Business case
- C.Requirements specification
- D.Test plan
- ✓ E.Feasibility study
Why B: The needs assessment process identifies business problems or opportunities and determines whether a project is viable. The business case (B) is a key output that justifies the project based on cost-benefit analysis, and the feasibility study (E) evaluates technical, operational, and economic viability. Both are formal documents produced during needs assessment to support go/no-go decisions.
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