PMI-PBA Free Practice Test

What can a business analyst use to track requirements documentation?

1. A. Affinity diagram
2. B. Business rules matrix
3. C. Version control system
4. D. Data dictionary

Correct Answer: C

A business analyst conducts an initial review to define scope. The analysis includes the review of the business case, project goals, and objectives to obtain the necessary and required context Based on that information, the business analyst determines that this is a large project with multiple interfaces which could cost the company money that was not initially included in the budget.
What characteristics of the project are needed to determine the approach so that the business analyst can validate whether they will need to have a discussion about the budget?

1. A. Type of elicitation activities to be conducted
2. B. Selected project life cycle
3. C. Business analysis deliverables to be produced
4. D. Decision on the type of models to be used

Correct Answer: B

What is a standardized, effective, and efficient way to manage changes to project documentation?

1. A. A configuration management system
2. B. A change control board
3. C. A requirements traceability matrix
4. D. A configuration verification and audit system

Correct Answer: A

The human resources, engineering, and marketing departments have provided feedback on the business needs for a new product. After analyzing the feedback from the three departments, it would be best to:

1. A. delegate the decision to be made by the product sponsor.
2. B. negotiate to best meet each department's objectives.
3. C. vote on the product's highest-value business needs
4. D. collaborate on a product scope that aligns with the company's objectives.

Correct Answer: D

What should the business analyst do during the first steps of a project?

1. A. Identify the classes of users and their requirements.
2. B. Align the sponsor expectations along the project goals.
3. C. Evaluate the sources for requirements and prioritize them.
4. D. Identify stakeholders and their interests.

Correct Answer: B