Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 264

You are the business analyst for your organization and are preparing for the conduct elicitation activity. You'll need several stakeholders' roles as you prepare for this activity in your organization.
Which one of the following stakeholders may be responsible to dictate that a specific process or technique be followed during your requirements elicitation activities?

Answer options

• A. Project manager
• B. Regulator
• C. Functional management
• D. Project sponsor

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, the Project sponsor, as they often have the authority to enforce specific processes or techniques during elicitation activities. The Project manager (A) oversees the project but may not dictate methods, while the Regulator (B) ensures compliance but doesn't typically direct internal processes. Functional management (C) may influence but usually does not have the final say in the elicitation process.