CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are techniques commonly used in business analysis frameworks to elicit requirements?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse strategic analysis tools (like SWOT) or project scheduling tools (like critical path method) with requirements elicitation techniques, which are specifically designed to gather information from stakeholders.
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Prototyping
Prototyping is a technique used in business analysis to elicit requirements by creating a working model of the product or system. This allows stakeholders to interact with a tangible representation, clarify their needs, and provide feedback early in the process, reducing misunderstandings and rework.
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Prototyping
Why this is correct
Prototyping helps elicit and validate requirements through iterative models.
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Interviews
Why this is correct
Interviews are a direct elicitation technique.
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SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT analysis is used for strategic planning, not requirements elicitation.
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Critical path method
Why it's wrong here
Critical path method is for scheduling, not elicitation.
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Document analysis
Why this is correct
Document analysis reviews existing materials to elicit requirements.
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