PMI-PBA Free Practice Test

A business analyst is reviewing a discrepancy report after a test session. The discrepancy report has revealed a defect that the business analyst must address. Which of the following criteria should the business analyst use to identify the appropriate response to the defective test result?

1. A. Perform an impact analysis and open a change request to include the revised requirement in the next baseline
2. B. Verify that the corresponding requirement was appropriately signed off by the requesting stakeholder.
3. C. Determine if the defect is in the solution developed, in the original requirement, or in the test case.
4. D. Inspect the requirements traceability matrix to verify if the requirement is connected to a use case.

Correct Answer: C

A company is developing a new e-commerce platform lo enter a new market segment. Development is well under way when the government issues a new set of regulations.
Which course of action should the business analyst take?

1. A. Check the traceability matrix to identify affected use cases.
2. B. Evaluate the impact of the change on the project schedule.
3. C. Evaluate if the new set of regulations is aligned with the business case.
4. D. Obtain management sign-off on the new set of regulations.

Correct Answer: C

After implementation of the product, the customer reports defects. What is the best course of action to take?

1. A. Do nothing since the solution is now the responsibility of the operations manager.
2. B. Compare reported defects with user acceptance test results.
3. C. Involve the end users and plan a new round of acceptance tests to check the gaps.
4. D. Escalate the issue to the project manager since the acceptance was given by the customer.

Correct Answer: B

A business analyst has been assigned to a project to implement a new phone system for a customer call center. The business analyst will need to create a business case.
Which of the following components will the business analyst use as input to the business case?

1. A. Work breakdown structure
2. B. Project scope
3. C. Project timeline
4. D. Product scope

Correct Answer: C

During the project execution phase, the client requests the addition of a new feature. Which of the following would allow the business analyst to determine the impact for the specific requirement change?

1. A. Requirements baseline
2. B. Requirements management tool
3. C. Requirements cards
4. D. Requirements traceability matrix

Correct Answer: D