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PMI-PBA Exam Questions

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61.

How does a portfolio charter contribute to needs assessment?

  • Defines scope and objectives of projects

  • Outlines organization's overall strategy and goals

  • Identifies key stakeholders and preferences

  • Prioritizes projects based on strategic organizational alignment 

Correct answer: Defines scope and objectives of projects

Needs assessment involves identifying and defining the objectives, constraints, and requirements of a project or business solution. A portfolio charter frames project scope and goals within the portfolio, ensuring they are aligned with business needs and strategic objectives.

An organization's overall strategy and goals are important to consider in portfolio management, but they are not the primary focus of a portfolio charter.

Identifying key stakeholders and their preferences is an important aspect of project management and business analysis, but it is not the primary purpose of a portfolio charter.

Prioritizing projects based on their alignment with strategic goals and objectives is an integral aspect of portfolio management, but it is not the primary function of a portfolio charter.

62.

A change request has been approved and implemented, but post-implementation feedback reveals that it has negatively impacted the user experience. What should you do next?

  • Gather detailed feedback from users to understand the specific pain points and issues

  • Assign blame to the implementation team for not considering the user experience during development

  • Revert the change immediately to restore the previous user experience

  • Escalate the issue to the project manager and let them handle the situation

Correct answer: Gather detailed feedback from users to understand the specific pain points and issues

Before any action is taken, it's crucial to thoroughly understand the user's concerns and the specific ways in which the change has negatively impacted their experience. Gathering detailed feedback allows for targeted improvements and solutions.

Blaming others is unproductive and doesn't solve the problem.

Reverting the change might be a last resort, but the business analyst should first explore other options to improve the user experience.

The project manager should be informed, but the business analyst should take ownership of gathering feedback and exploring solutions.

63.

Your team is developing a mobile app for ordering food from local restaurants. Which of the following would be the most appropriate format to capture user interactions and system responses for the Place Order feature?

  • Use case

  • Data dictionary

  • User story

  • Acceptance criteria 

Correct answer: Use case

A use case describes a specific interaction between a user (actor) and the system to achieve a particular goal, like placing an order. It outlines the steps involved, user inputs, system responses, and potential alternative paths.

Data dictionaries define data elements and their attributes, not user interactions.

User stories provide a high-level user perspective, not detailed interaction steps.

Acceptance criteria work to define the conditions for successful completion of a feature, not the detailed interaction process.

64.

What is the purpose of verifying the requirements of a business solution?

  • Ensuring requirements are aligned with organizational strategic goals

  • Ensuring requirements are aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs

  • Ensuring requirements are testable and measurable

  • Ensuring requirements are feasible and can be implemented within the project constraints

Correct answer: Ensuring requirements are aligned with organizational strategic goals

In the context of business analysis, aligning requirements with strategic goals is a crucial aspect, but it goes beyond the specific scope of the verification step. The primary focus of verification is on the technical accuracy and internal coherence of the requirements themselves rather than their broader strategic alignment.

Requirements validation ensures that requirements are in alignment with business goals and meet the needs of stakeholders.

During verification, it is crucial to ensure that requirements are testable and measurable. The focus is on establishing objective criteria to evaluate whether a requirement has been successfully met.

Feasibility analysis plays a crucial role in evaluating whether requirements are practical and can be implemented within the project's constraints. This analysis can take place during or after the verification process to assess the viability of the requirements.

65.

You are reviewing the results of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for a new software implementation solution. Which of the following activities is most likely to occur during this process?

  • Comparing the test results against the original requirements

  • Facilitating a retrospective with the development team

  • Conducting a root cause analysis on a reported defect

  • Updating the product portfolio matrix with the new solution

Correct answer: Comparing the test results against the original requirements

To guarantee a solution meets user expectations and is of excellent quality, it's vital to assess the results of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) against established specifications. This evaluation aids in identifying any discrepancies and helps mitigate the hazards associated with implementing a non-compliant solution.

Retrospectives, meetings to discuss what worked and what didn’t during a business solution project and to document best practices, are typically conducted after the solution is deployed, not during the user acceptance testing phase of evaluating the business solution.

Root cause analysis may be done if defects are found, but it's not the primary activity during user acceptance testing review.

The product portfolio matrix is a strategic tool used to make decisions about products and wouldn't be updated during user acceptance testing. 

66.

You are responsible for managing a large set of requirements documents for a software development project. Which of the following document control methods would be the most effective for ensuring that all team members have access to the latest versions of the requirements?

  • Using a version control system to track changes and manage access

  • Storing documents in a shared network drive

  • Emailing updated versions of the documents to team members

  • Printing hard copies of the documents and distributing them to team members

Correct answer: Using a version control system to track changes and manage access

Version control systems are specifically designed to track changes, manage versions, and provide controlled access to the latest documents. They also enable multiple people to work on the same files simultaneously, keep track of different versions of the files, and allow users to revert to previous versions if needed.

Shared drives can grow messy and disorganized, and ensuring that everyone has the most up-to-date version of a file can be a challenge.

The circulation of multiple email versions can result in confusion and complications.

Printing documents can be an inefficient process, and it lacks flexibility for quick updates that project and development teams rely on. 

67.

Your team has just completed a prototype for a new mobile game. What is the next step in the requirements validation process?

  • Conduct user acceptance testing to gather feedback from a wider audience

  • Release the game to the market for a limited beta launch

  • Begin developing the final version of the game based on the prototype

  • Conduct a compliance review to ensure the game meets regulatory standards

Correct answer: Conduct user acceptance testing to gather feedback from a wider audience

After validating the prototype with a small group of users, the next step is to conduct user acceptance testing with a broader audience to gather more comprehensive feedback and identify any remaining issues before finalizing the requirements and proceeding with development.

A beta launch typically occurs later in the development process after user acceptance testing.

Developing the final version before user acceptance testing is risky, as it might lead to rework if significant issues are discovered later.

A compliance review is important. It should be conducted alongside or after user acceptance testing to ensure the final product meets regulatory requirements.

68.

Which of the following documents should you use to validate test results?

  • Requirements traceability matrix

  • Business case

  • Project charter

  • Stakeholder register

Correct answer: Requirements traceability matrix

The requirements traceability matrix directly links requirements to test cases, making it the most useful document for validating whether test results meet the original requirements.

The business case outlines and identifies a problem or opportunity for a company or business to refine or exploit to improve its future state. The document lays the foundation and reasoning for the undertaking of the business solution project.

Project teams and business analysts use the project charter as a starting point to initiate a business solution as provided by the project’s sponsor. The document features the scope of work that is to be completed.

Analysts use a stakeholder register to document a full list of stakeholders, their communication preferences, position of power and influence regarding the work, and as a guide to properly and effectively engage these power players throughout the timeline of the project. 

69.

During a weekly scrum meeting, some members of the project team were concerned with a few of the features of a newly implemented business solution based on feedback from user testing reporting. Which quality assurance tool or method should you use to communicate this gap to the development team?

  • Issue log

  • Pareto chart

  • Ishikawa diagram

  • RACI matrix

Correct answer: Issue log

A central repository, known as an issue log, simplifies the process of documenting and tracking recognized gaps within a business solution. It systematically records, categorizes, and monitors issues that emerge throughout the development, implementation, and maintenance stages of a solution, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control.

A Pareto chart is used for prioritizing issues based on frequency, not for communicating gaps

An Ishikawa diagram is used for root cause analysis, not for directly communicating gaps.

A RACI matrix defines stakeholder roles and responsibilities and is not used for communicating solution gaps.

70.

As a part of the requirements management plan, you've defined the roles and responsibilities of the project’s stakeholders. Which of the following is not typically the responsibility of the business analyst?

  • Approving requirements

  • Eliciting requirements

  • Analyzing requirements

  • Documenting requirements

Correct answer: Approving requirements

The project manager is accountable for holding consultations with stakeholders to obtain final approval for requirements. Usually, a project sponsor or a designated stakeholder group constitutes an approval committee and bears the responsibility of approving requirements.

The main task of a business analyst is to identify and analyze stakeholders' needs and expectations. This involves understanding business goals, challenges, and opportunities. The analyst also elicits and analyzes requirements from stakeholders and develops and documents solutions to meet those requirements.

71.

A stakeholder expresses concerns that a requirement for a new reporting tool might be too complex for end users to understand. Which validation method would be most helpful in addressing this concern?

  • Usability testing

  • Demo

  • Prototype

  • Inspection 

Correct answer: Usability testing

Usability testing involves observing real users as they interact with the product. This is the best way to assess if the reporting tool is too complex, as it provides direct feedback on user comprehension and ease of use.

A demo can showcase the tool, but it may not reveal if users find it complex to navigate or understand.

Similar to demos, prototypes may not fully capture real-world usability issues.

Inspections focus on document reviews and won't reveal how actual users interact with the tool.

72.

Stakeholders are having difficulty understanding the potential value of a proposed solution. Which model would be best suited to address this concern?

  • Business objectives model

  • Data model

  • Rule model

  • Ecosystem map

Correct answer: Business objectives model

Business objectives models serve as vital tools in aligning technology solutions with organizational strategies. They establish a direct connection between the proposed solution and specific business goals, creating a framework for evaluating its potential value. 

Data models show the structure of information, not the business value of a solution.

Rule models define business rules and constraints, not overall value propositions.

Ecosystem maps show relationships between organizations, not the internal business value of a solution. 

73.

You are conducting a requirements validation review. Which of the following is not a typical technique used during this process?

  • Brainstorming new requirements

  • Document review

  • Interview with stakeholders

  • Prototyping and demonstrations 

Correct answer: Brainstorming new requirements

Requirements validation focuses on verifying that the documented requirements are accurate, complete, and meet the business needs. Brainstorming new requirements is a separate activity that typically occurs during the elicitation phase.

All the following are typical techniques used during a requirements validation review:

  • Document review is a core technique in requirements validation. It involves carefully examining requirement documents (like user stories, use cases, specifications) to check for inconsistencies, ambiguities, or errors.
  • Interviews are a valuable tool for validating requirements. They allow you to directly discuss the requirements with stakeholders, clarify any doubts, and confirm their understanding and agreement.
  • Prototypes and demonstrations (demos) are visual and interactive representations of the requirements. They are effective in helping stakeholders visualize the solution and provide feedback on whether it meets their needs.

74.

Which elicitation technique involves analyzing users in their natural environment to understand their work processes and needs?

  • Observation

  • Brainstorming

  • 1:1 interviews

  • Surveys

Correct answer: Observation

Through direct observation, valuable information regarding user behaviors, including their frustrations and potential areas for enhancement, can be gathered. This technique has the potential to uncover profound insights that may not be readily apparent through alternative methods.

Brainstorming, as a group technique for generating ideas, falls short in offering opportunities to explore user behaviors in their work environments. This limits the understanding of their work processes and best practices.

Interviews entail direct, face-to-face conversations aimed at collecting valuable information, but they fall short of being classified as observation methods.

Rather than being a form of observation, surveys serve the purpose of collecting information from a significant portion of the population.

75.

During a requirements review session, a stakeholder raises concerns about a specific requirement that they believe is not feasible within the project budget. What would be the most appropriate way to address this concern?

  • Facilitate a discussion to explore alternative solutions that could meet the stakeholder's needs within the budget constraints

  • Dismiss the concern and assure the stakeholder that the requirement is feasible

  • Agree to move the requirement from the project scope immediately

  • Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and let them decide how to proceed

Correct answer: Facilitate a discussion to explore alternative solutions that could meet the stakeholder's needs within the budget constraints

As a business analyst, your role is to facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders. In this situation, it's important to explore alternative solutions that could address the stakeholder's concerns while still meeting the project goals.

Dismissing the concern could damage stakeholder relationships and lead to dissatisfaction later.

Agreeing to remove the requirement from the project scope immediately may not be necessary. There might be alternative solutions that satisfy both the stakeholder and the project constraints.

Escalation may be necessary in some cases, but it's usually best to try to resolve the issue collaboratively first.

76.

During a project to optimize a manufacturing process, you're defining success metrics. Which of the following is a main indicator of improved efficiency?

  • Decrease in the average time to complete a production cycle

  • Reduction in the number of defective products

  • Increase in customer satisfaction ratings

  • Improvement in employee morale and engagement

Correct answer: Decrease in the average time to complete a production cycle

A decrease in the average time to complete a production cycle is a leading indicator because it directly measures the efficiency of the process and can predict future improvements in output and quality.

A reduction in defects is a positive outcome, but it's a secondary indicator that reflects past performance.

Increased customer satisfaction is a valuable outcome, but it's a secondary indicator influenced by multiple factors.

Improved employee morale can contribute to efficiency, but it's not a direct measure of process performance.

77.

During a project's execution phase, several critical requirements are consistently behind schedule due to unforeseen technical challenges. 

What is the most effective way to communicate the status of these requirements to the project manager and key stakeholders?

  • Schedule an urgent meeting 

  • Send a comprehensive email

  • Update the project status report 

  • Create a risk mitigation plan

Correct answer: Schedule an urgent meeting

In a situation where critical requirements are significantly delayed, a face-to-face meeting is the most effective communication method. It allows for real-time discussion, clarification of questions, brainstorming of solutions, and immediate decision-making. This collaborative approach ensures that all stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned on the revised plan of action to address the delays.

A detailed email provides information, but it might not be sufficient for in-depth discussions and immediate decision-making, especially when critical requirements are at risk.

Updating the project status report is good practice, but it might not be timely enough for addressing urgent issues that require immediate attention and resolution.

A risk mitigation plan is valuable, but it's not the primary communication method in this scenario. The focus should be on engaging stakeholders in a discussion to collaboratively address the delays and find solutions. 

78.

Which of the following decision-making techniques would be most appropriate for obtaining stakeholder approval on a business solution when there are conflicting opinions among the group?

  • Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)

  • Voting

  • Delphi technique

  • Cost-benefit analysis

Correct answer: Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) allows for the evaluation of a solution against multiple criteria, taking into account the different perspectives and priorities of stakeholders.

Voting can lead to a majority decision that ignores the needs of minority stakeholders.

The Delphi technique is useful for gathering expert opinions but may not be effective for resolving conflicting opinions among stakeholders.

Cost-benefit analysis focuses on the financial aspects of a solution and may not consider other important criteria.

79.

How is the real options process used during the needs assessment phase? 

  • Using flexible decision-making

  • Mapping user stories

  • Packaging product features

  • Prioritizing stakeholder needs

Correct answer: Using flexible decision-making

Real options provide a framework for making decisions during uncertain aspects of needs assessment for business solutions. Using this process allows businesses to be flexible and postpone decisions until additional data and information is analyzed and processed.

Mapping user stories, packaging product features, and prioritizing stakeholders are important aspects of needs assessment work, but they don’t fit with the parameters of real options processing for the following reasons:

  • Story mapping helps to visualize the customer journey.
  • Packaging product features is a technique used to visually lay out the product vision for a business solution.
  • Prioritizing stakeholder needs is key to determining viable options and accurately defining requirements. 

80.

During the planning stage, which of the following is a key activity when determining the approach to stakeholder engagement and communication?

  • Review the business case and project objectives

  • Develop the solution design document

  • Conduct a solution performance assessment

  • Create requirements traceability matrix

Correct answer: Review the business case and project objectives

Reviewing the business case and project objectives ensures that stakeholder engagement is in alignment with project goals. This work also provides context for communication strategies throughout the life of the project.

The solution design document lists all the technical aspects of the business solution, not stakeholder engagement guidelines.

Solution performance assessment is conducted after the business solution is implemented and is unrelated to planning stakeholder engagement.

The requirements traceability matrix is used to track requirements but does not address stakeholder communication strategy.

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