CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which TWO are outputs of the needs assessment process? (Choose 2)
⚠ Common exam trap
PMI often tests the distinction between needs assessment outputs (strategic justification documents) and downstream project artifacts (user stories, requirements specs, test plans) to trap candidates who confuse early-phase analysis with later-phase execution deliverables.
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Business case
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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User stories
Why it's wrong here
User stories are often created during agile requirements gathering.
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Business case
Why this is correct
The business case provides justification for the project.
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Requirements specification
Why it's wrong here
Requirements specification is an output of requirements analysis, not needs assessment.
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Test plan
Why it's wrong here
Test plan is developed during planning phase.
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Feasibility study
Why this is correct
Feasibility study assesses whether the project is viable.
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