IIBA Updated CCBA Exam Questions and Answers by laila

 According to the BABOK® Guide, a textual requirement is a requirement that is expressed in natural language, such as English, French, or Arabic. A textual requirement should describe the capabilities of the solution, any conditions that must exist for the requirement to operate, and any constraints that may prevent the solution from fulfilling the requirement. A constraint is a restriction or limitation that affects the solution, such as a technical, legal, regulatory, or business rule. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options are not components of the textual requirement, but rather guidelines or techniques for writing effective textual requirements. References: BABOK® Guide, page 115; Business Analysis Expert Certification, CCBA® | IIBA®, section “What Should I know to be CCBA Certified?”

SWOT analysis is a technique that evaluates an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to both internal and external conditions. It helps to identify the current state of the organization and the factors that may affect its future performance. SWOT analysis can be used for strategic planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and innovation. References:

• Business Analysis Techniques - ECBA, CCBA, CBAP Endorsed
• CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide
• SWOT analysis - CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

 Benchmarking is a technique that compares the performance or quality of a product, service, or process against a standard or best practice. Benchmarking can be used to identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Benchmarking is one of the tools and techniques of the Assess Capability Gaps task, which is part of the Strategy Analysis knowledge area. Benchmarking is different from a stress test, which is a type of testing that evaluates the behavior of a system under extreme conditions. A feasibility study is an analysis that evaluates the viability of a proposed solution or alternative. Alternative identification is a technique that generates and evaluates different options to achieve a desired outcome. References: Business Analysis Expert Certification, CCBA® | IIBA®, CERTIFICATION OF CAPABILITY IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS, CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

A sponsor is a business analysis stakeholder who authorizes, funds, and supports the business analysis activities and resources in order to achieve the desired business outcomes. A sponsor is typically a senior executive or manager who has the authority and influence to approve and prioritize the project scope, budget, and schedule. A sponsor also provides strategic direction, resolves issues, and champions the project within the organization. A business analyst works closely with the sponsor to understand their needs, expectations, and goals, and to communicate the project status, risks, and benefits.

References: The role and responsibilities of a sponsor are described in the BABOK Guide, version 3, under the section 2.2 Stakeholders1. The CCBA Certification Study Guide, version 3, also covers this topic under the chapter 5 Elicitation and Collaboration2. Additionally, the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide provides a detailed explanation of how to engage and manage sponsors throughout the project life cycle