IIBA Updated CBAP Exam Questions and Answers by azlan

 Business architecture is the description of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value for its stakeholders. It includes the business model, the value proposition, the value streams, the capabilities, and the organizational structure of the organization. By evaluating the business architecture, the BA can help determine the value of the project in relation to the current state and the desired future state of the organization. The BA can also identify the gaps and opportunities for improvement that the project can address. References:

• IIBA BABOK Guide v3, Section 2.2.1: Business Architecture
• [IIBA Business Analysis Competency Model], Section 3.1.1: Business Architecture Knowledge

Mind mapping is a technique that involves creating a visual representation of information, using a central idea and branching out to related topics, subtopics, and details. Mind mapping can help the BA to identify and categorize which information is to be managed, as it allows the BA to organize, structure, and classify information in a hierarchical and logical way. Mind mapping can also help the BA to discover gaps, overlaps, and relationships among information, and to communicate information effectively to stakeholders. The other options are not the best techniques for this objective, as they are more focused on tracking the status, behavior, or appearance of items, creating a working model of a solution, or observing the actions and interactions of stakeholders. References: CBAP Handbook, CBAP Study Guide, BABOK Guide

The BA needs to perform a root cause analysis to analyze the performance of the application and provide recommendations. A root cause analysis is a technique that involves identifying and addressing the underlying causes of a problem or an issue, rather than the symptoms or the effects. A root cause analysis can help the BA to find out why the solution implemented three months ago has decreased performance as the volume of transactions has increased, and to propose and implement appropriate solutions to improve the performance and prevent the problem from recurring. The other options are not the best actions for the BA to take, as they are more suitable for different purposes, such as measuring the performance, evaluating the alternatives, or reviewing the existing metrics, rather than finding the root cause of the problem. References: Task: Assessing Solution Limitations, CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, BABOK Guide