ECBA: Entry Certificate in Business Analysis

Question #: 81
Topic #: 1
Which technique would the business analyst (BA) consider to show the transformation of data?

A. Sequence diagram
B. Data flow diagram
C. Data modelling
D. Flowchart

Question #: 82
Topic #: 1
While assessing requirements changes, a business analyst (BA) will determine the formality of the assessment process based on:

A. governance approach.
B. business analysis approach.
C. change strategy.
D. potential value.

Question #: 83
Topic #: 1
What is the optimum group size for brainstorming?

A. It doesn’t matter how many individuals as long as the project manager is included
B. The more individuals the better
C. Six to eight individuals who represent a range of backgrounds
D. A maximum of three individuals with a deep knowledge of the subject

Question #: 84
Topic #: 1
Which of the following tasks is part of the business analysis planning and monitoring knowledge area?

A. Trace requirements
B. Plan stakeholder engagement
C. Analyze current state
D. Assess solution limitations

Question #: 85
Topic #: 1
Which business analysis technique draws on frameworks and methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean?

A. Document analysis
B. Business rules analysis
C. Data flow diagrams
D. Process analysis

Question #: 86
Topic #: 1
Which of the following is an input to the prepare for elicitation task?

A. Elicitation activity plan
B. Set up logistics
C. Potential value
D. Needs

Question #: 87
Topic #: 1
When planning elicitation activities, which technique could be used to determine the possible participants and their roles?

A. Stakeholder list, map, or personas
B. Data mining
C. Roles and permissions matrix
D. Risk analysis and management

Question #: 88
Topic #: 1
Which type of requirements are temporary in nature?

A. Business requirements
B. Solution requirements
C. Stakeholder requirements
D. Transition requirements

Question #: 89
Topic #: 1
What is the relationship between two requirements called when one requirement can be deduced from another at a higher level?

A. Satisfy
B. Necessity
C. Effort
D. Derive

Question #: 90
Topic #: 1
One element of the task plan business analysis information management is:

A. complexity and risk.
B. change control process.
C. level of abstraction.
D. decision making authority.

Question #: 91
Topic #: 1
Which business analysis activity ensures that a set of requirements or designs delivers business value and supports the organization’s goal and objectives?

A. Define solution options
B. Verify requirements
C. Validate requirements
D. Define requirements architecture

Question #: 92
Topic #: 1
The task that uses the elicitation activity plan to draw out, explore and identify information relevant to the change is:

A. conduct elicitation.
B. prepare for elicitation.
C. plan business analysis information.
D. confirm elicitation results.

Question #: 93
Topic #: 1
When planning business analysis information management, what are the factors that influence storage and access decisions?

A. Organizational values and procurement strategy
B. Business rules and change strategy
C. Business policies and methodology adopted
D. Organizational standards and tool availability

Question #: 94
Topic #: 1
An atomic requirement:

A. is understood independently of other requirements or designs.
B. contains no extraneous or unnecessary content.
C. uses common terminology understood by the audience.
D. aligns with the identified needs of the stakeholders.

Question #: 95
Topic #: 1
What characterizes a good collaboration with stakeholders?

A. Direct and frequent communication with the most influential stakeholders
B. Regular, frequent and bi-directional communication with all stakeholders
C. Occasional communication with stakeholders when obstacles occur
D. Regular exchange of information, ideas, innovations with only supportive stakeholders

Question #: 96
Topic #: 1
Which of the following tasks is included in the requirements analysis and design definition knowledge area?

A. Assess requirements changes
B. Recommend actions to increase solution value
C. Analyze potential value and recommend solution
D. Define change strategy

Question #: 97
Topic #: 1
What is a valid reason for prioritization?

A. Requirements which are of significant personal interest to a stakeholder
B. Effort and resources needed to implement a requirement
C. Sponsor’s wish-list
D. Development team’s advice to implement easy requirements

Question #: 98
Topic #: 1
What of the following represents a typical factor that influences the prioritization of requirements?

A. Scope
B. Impact
C. Value
D. Cost

Question #: 99
Topic #: 1
Which task is performed when the business analyst (BA) ensures that stakeholders have a shared understanding of the outcomes of elicitation?

A. Conduct elicitation
B. Manage stakeholder collaboration
C. Communicate business analysis information
D. Confirm elicitation results

Question #: 100
Topic #: 1
Elicitation results need to be confirmed to ensure:

A. stakeholders are encouraged to work towards a common goal.
B. information relevant to change is explored, drawn out and identified.
C. scope of elicitation activity is understood and the right technique is selected.
D. information gathered is accurate and consistent with other information.