Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 237

Herb is the business analyst for the HYY Organization. As Herb is completing the organize requirements process he recognizes that requirements typically need to answer one question for identification.
What is the one interrogative that requirements should answer?

Answer options

• A. What
• B. When
• C. Why
• D. How

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'What' because requirements must define what is needed or expected in a project. The other options, 'When', 'Why', and 'How', address different aspects of project management but do not focus on the identification of requirements.