CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which THREE are components of a business analysis plan? (Choose 3)
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Correct answer & explanation
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Elicitation techniques
A business analysis plan includes stakeholder analysis, elicitation techniques, and traceability approach to guide BA activities.
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- ✓
Elicitation techniques
Why this is correct
The plan lists techniques to gather requirements.
- ✗
Risk mitigation
Why it's wrong here
Risk mitigation is in the risk management plan, not BA plan.
- ✓
Stakeholder analysis
Why this is correct
Stakeholder analysis identifies parties and their needs, integral to BA planning.
- ✗
Project budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget is part of the overall project plan, not BA plan.
- ✓
Traceability approach
Why this is correct
Defines how requirements will be traced throughout the project.
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Variation 1. Which THREE items are typically included in a business analysis plan? (Choose three.)
medium- ✓ A.Deliverables and artifacts
- ✓ B.Stakeholder list and roles
- ✓ C.Requirements prioritization criteria
- D.Budget estimates
- E.Detailed project schedule
Why A: Options A, B, and C are correct because a business analysis plan typically includes deliverables and artifacts, stakeholder list and roles, and requirements prioritization criteria. Option D (Budget estimates) is part of the project budget, not the business analysis plan. Option E (Detailed project schedule) is part of the project management plan.
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