Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 122

During a prioritization meeting, a business analyst (BA) mentioned that the access management system requirements are not stable. The project manager and a team lead proposed removing the requirements from discussion. A domain subject matter expert (SME) insisted on making that requirement a high priority, because it is really important from their point of view.
What should the BA do?

Answer options

• A. Make the requirement a lower priority to minimize unanticipated rework and wasted effort
• B. Set the requirements at a high priority to adhere to the SME's point of view
• C. Remove the requirement from the project
• D. Leave priority unfilled for these requirements

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct choice is D, as leaving the priority unfilled allows for further assessment and discussion regarding the unstable requirements without prematurely committing to a prioritization that may change. Option A reduces priority, which could overlook the SME's concerns. Option B prioritizes based solely on the SME's view, which may not represent the best decision for the project. Option C removes the requirement entirely, potentially disregarding its importance.