Business Analysis Planning Flashcards
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What is the PRIMARY output of the business analysis planning process?
Answer: A business analysis plan that defines how analysis activities will be conducted
The BA plan outlines approach, activities, deliverables, and resources needed to conduct effective business analysis.
Which factor MOST influences the choice of business analysis approach in a product initiative?
Answer: The organizational culture, complexity, and level of uncertainty in the initiative
Approach selection must account for organizational context, product complexity, and how much is unknown at the start.
What distinguishes a predictive business analysis approach from an adaptive one?
Answer: Predictive defines requirements upfront with detailed planning; adaptive embraces change through iterative discovery
Predictive approaches front-load requirements definition, while adaptive approaches evolve requirements iteratively based on feedback.
In CPOA, a 'business analysis work plan' typically includes:
Answer: Tasks, timelines, resources, and deliverables for BA activities
The work plan defines the scope of BA activities, who will perform them, and when deliverables are expected.
Why is it important to define the business analysis governance approach early in planning?
Answer: To clarify how decisions will be made, issues escalated, and changes controlled
Governance ensures consistent decision-making and change management throughout the analysis lifecycle.
Which metric is MOST useful for measuring business analysis performance during a product initiative?
Answer: Defect rate traced to missed or incorrect requirements
Requirements-related defects directly measure the quality and completeness of the business analysis work.