Business Analysis Test

Which of the following is NOT a main function of a business analyst?

• • Requirement gathering

• • Solution evaluation

• • Application coding

• • Stakeholder collaboration

Answer explanation

Application coding is done by programmers.

Which of the following is an elicitation (collect) tool?

• • SWOT Analysis

• • Brainstorming

• • Pareto Analysis

• • Earned Value Management

Answer explanation

Brainstorming is done to collect requirements from stakeholders.

Which of the following best describes the primary role of a business analyst?

• • Designing technical solutions

• • Testing software applications

• • Identifying business needs and finding technical solutions

• • Managing project teams

Answer explanation

The main role of a business analyst is to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

Stakeholder analysis is essential because _____ .

• • It identifies who will use the software

• • It identifies who is impacted by the outcome of a project

• • It provides a list of project team members

• • It provides a list of vendors

Answer explanation

Stakeholder analysis helps in identifying and understanding the needs and concerns of stakeholders.

Which tool is commonly used by business analysts to gather requirements?

• • Gantt chart

• • SWOT analysis

• • User stories

• • Network diagram

Answer explanation

User stories are utilized by business analysts to capture functional requirements from the user's perspective.

What does 'traceability' in requirements mean?

• • Ensuring that the requirements are logical

• • Ensuring that all requirements have test cases

• • Tracking the origin and relationship of requirements

• • Tracking the changes in requirements over time

Answer explanation

Traceability involves understanding where a requirement came from and how it relates to other requirements.

Which elicitation (Collect) technique involves observing actual work processes?

• • Surveys

• • Workshops

• • Interviews

• • Job shadowing

Answer explanation

Job shadowing allows business analysts to directly observe and understand actual work processes and user needs.

In which document would you find high-level business objectives and the benefits the project is expected to deliver?

• • Requirements traceability matrix

• • Business case

• • Solution design document

• • Project management plan

Answer explanation

The business case presents the justification for the project, including high-level objectives and anticipated benefits.

What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?

• • To identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a business or project

• • To provide a timeline for a project

• • To define functional requirements of a software

• • To calculate the project budget

Answer explanation

SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate internal and external factors affecting a business or project.

Who is primarily responsible for validating requirements?

• • Project Manager

• • Business Analyst

• • Stakeholders

• • Developers

Answer explanation

While the business analyst elicits and documents requirements, it is the stakeholders who validate them to ensure they meet business needs.