CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which THREE techniques are commonly used for requirements elicitation?
⚠ Common exam trap
PMI often tests the distinction between requirements elicitation techniques and project management tools, so candidates mistakenly select SWOT analysis or Gantt charts because they are familiar terms, even though they are not used for eliciting requirements.
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Surveys
Surveys, brainstorming, and interviews are all commonly used requirements elicitation techniques. Surveys efficiently gather input from a large number of stakeholders, brainstorming facilitates creative idea generation in a group setting, and interviews allow for in-depth exploration of individual stakeholder needs. SWOT analysis and Gantt charts are not elicitation techniques; they are used for strategic analysis and project scheduling, respectively.
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Surveys
Why this is correct
Surveys can gather requirements from a large number of stakeholders.
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SWOT analysis
Why it's wrong here
SWOT analysis is for strategic assessment, not requirements elicitation.
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Brainstorming
Why this is correct
Brainstorming generates creative ideas and requirements.
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Interviews
Why this is correct
Interviews allow direct interaction to gather requirements.
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Gantt charts
Why it's wrong here
Gantt charts are used for project scheduling.
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