Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 241

You are the business analyst for your organization and preparing to complete the requirements elicitation activities. Your manager wants to know when the requirements elicitation process will be completed.
Which of the following responses best describes the nature of the requirements elicitation process?

Answer options

• A. The schedule of the project determines the duration of the requirements elicitation process .
• B. The duration of the requirements elicitation activities is determined by the willingness of the project stakeholders to contribute to the requirements information.
• C. The size of the project determines the duration of the requirements elicitation process.
• D. Eliciting requirements is not a compartmentalized activity.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because requirements elicitation is an ongoing process that integrates throughout the project rather than being a single, isolated phase. Option A suggests a rigid timeline based on project scheduling, while B incorrectly attributes duration solely to stakeholder willingness. Option C implies that project size alone dictates duration, which is not accurate.