Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 149

A business analyst (BA) has engaged various groups from across the organization to define the business opportunity a potential project will address. The BA must consolidate the information collected from the groups.
The BA should ensure the business needs __________.

Answer options

• A. are traceable to their source stakeholders.
• B. are articulated from the enterprise perspective.
• C. describe the potential solutions that they will satisfy.
• D. have minimal risk associated with them.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because business needs should be understood from the enterprise perspective to align with overall organizational goals. Option A is incorrect as traceability to stakeholders is important but not the primary focus here. Option C is wrong as it refers to solutions rather than needs. Option D is also incorrect as minimizing risk is a consideration, but it does not directly relate to articulating business needs from an enterprise viewpoint.