Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 366

You are the business analyst for your organization and are to conduct stakeholder analysis.
Which of the following statements best describes the conduct stakeholder analysis task?

Answer options

• A. This task identifies organizations and lines of business that may be affected by a proposed initiative or who share a common business need.
• B. This task identifies stakeholders who may be affected by a proposed initiative or who share a common business need.
• C. This task identifies the organizations that are likely affected by a problem that a project must solve.
• D. This task identifies the people who may be affected by a proposed initiative or who share a common business need.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, accurately emphasizes the identification of stakeholders specifically, which is crucial for understanding the impact of a proposed initiative. Options A and C focus on organizations rather than individual stakeholders, while option D, although close, is less precise as it uses 'people' instead of 'stakeholders', which is a broader term.