IIBA Updated CBAP Exam Questions and Answers by zayden

The contract terms may affect the timing of the business analysis activities, as they may specify the deadlines, deliverables, and milestones that the BA must adhere to. The contract terms may also influence the business analysis approach, the level of detail and formality of the deliverables, and the stakeholder involvement. The other options are not directly related to the timing of the business analysis activities, although they may have some influence on the scope, quality, and complexity of the work. References:

Business analysis approach planning – The Functional BA, paragraph 5

Introduction & Guidance To Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, section “Plan Business Analysis Approach”, paragraph 4

Planning the Analysis Phase: using a Work Breakdown … - Modern Analyst, paragraph 1

 A business process model is a graphical representation of the activities, flows, events, and decisions that make up a business process. It can help to describe the current and future states of the process, identify the inputs, outputs, roles, and resources involved, and analyze the performance, value, and quality of the process. A business process model is a useful requirements viewpoint for presenting the requirements for an auto insurance product to domain and implementation SMEs, as it can show how the product will support the business goals, meet the customer needs, and integrate with the existing systems and processes. References:

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 6: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, Section 6.4: Model and Validate Requirements, p. 263-264

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide), Version 3, Chapter 6: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, Section 6.4: Model Requirements, p. 159-160

 This question is based on a case study that compares two scenarios for Company C, a software development firm. In Scenario 1, Company C uses a traditional waterfall approach to develop a software product for a client. In Scenario 2, Company C uses an agile approach to develop the same product. The question asks for the increased cost in Scenario 2, which is the difference between the total cost of Scenario 2 and the total cost of Scenario 1. According to the case study, the total cost of Scenario 1 is $1,236,210 and the total cost of Scenario 2 is $1,444,000. Therefore, the increased cost in Scenario 2 is $1,444,000 - $1,236,210 = $207,790. References: The case study is available in the CBAP® Exam Sample Questions and Exam Blueprint document1. The answer is also verified by the CBAP® Exam Answer Key document2. Both documents are accessible from the IIBA® website3.

 In addition to existing regulations and contracts, the BA also checks the policies of the organization that may constrain the project. Policies are the guidelines or principles that govern the decision making and actions of the organization. They reflect the values, vision, and mission of the organization and provide a framework for achieving its goals and objectives. Policies can also influence the scope, feasibility, and acceptance of the project and its solution. Therefore, the BA should identify and analyze the policies that are relevant to the project and ensure that they are aligned with the requirements and the solution. References:

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 5: Strategy Analysis, Section 5.1: Analyze Current State, p. 206-207

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide), Version 3, Chapter 5: Strategy Analysis, Section 5.1: Analyze Current State, p. 106-107

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide), Version 3, Chapter 10: Solution Evaluation, Section 10.3: Assess Enterprise Limitations, p. 277-278