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A constraint is a restriction or limitation that affects the performance or value of a solution1. Constraints can be related to time, cost, quality, scope, resources, or technology2. In this question, option A is a valid constraint because it specifies a time limit for the solution implementation. Options B, C, and D are not constraints, but rather objectives or goals that the solution should achieve or support.

References: The answer is based on the BABOK® Guide, which is a key resource for the CCBA® certification. Specifically, it relates to the Strategy Analysis knowledge area, where defining solution scope and business case is a key task for the BA13. It also relates to the Requirements Analysis and Design Definition knowledge area, where the BA should define design options and recommend a solution14.

1: Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) Handbook 2: Business Analysis Expert Certification, CCBA® | IIBA® 3: Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) 4: The Ultimate Guide to Business Capability Analysis

When the project sponsor expresses concern with certain requirements that address the federal government legislation, the BA should compare requirements with compliance requirements to ensure that they are aligned and consistent. Compliance requirements are those that must be met by an organization to satisfy contractual obligations, laws, regulations, standards, or policies. Comparing requirements with compliance requirements is also a technique for validating requirements. References: : BABOK Guide v3, Section 4.5.5 : BABOK Guide v3, Section 3.2 : BABOK Guide v3, Section 4.6.5

The BA should store the requirements package on a secure shared drive that has access control and encryption to protect the sensitive information from unauthorized access or modification. This will ensure that the requirements are available for future reference and can be traced to the solution. Printing the requirements package and distributing it to stakeholders in person may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the information. Archiving the requirements package in the business analysis portal may not provide adequate security measures for sensitive information. Sending the requirements package to stakeholder in a password protected email may expose the information to interception or hacking. References: [A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)], Chapter 3: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Section 3.6: Plan Requirements Management Process, Task 3.6.2: Define Requirements Change Process, Page 58. [Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide], Chapter 3: Requirements Elicitation and Analysis, Section 3.7: Requirements Traceability, Page 66.

The solution approach is a description of how a need will be addressed by a solution. It includes an analysis of whether to build, buy, or reuse a solution component, or a combination of these options. Developing the project plan, outlining the change control strategy, and validating the requirements are not goals of this analysis. References: BABOK Guide v3, page 30; CCBA Mock Test, question 8