CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which TWO techniques are commonly used for requirements elicitation? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse project management planning tools (like WBS or decision trees) with business analysis elicitation techniques, leading them to select options that are valid in other domains but not for requirements elicitation.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Prototyping
Prototyping is a requirements elicitation technique that involves creating a working model of the system to gather feedback and refine requirements. It is especially useful when stakeholders have difficulty articulating their needs, as the prototype provides a tangible representation for discussion and validation.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Decision tree analysis
Why it's wrong here
Decision tree analysis is used for decision making, not elicitation.
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Prototyping
Why this is correct
Prototyping helps refine requirements through iterative feedback.
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Work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
WBS decomposes scope, not elicits requirements.
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Monte Carlo simulation
Why it's wrong here
Monte Carlo simulation is for quantitative risk analysis.
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Brainstorming
Why this is correct
Brainstorming generates ideas and requirements.
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