Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 377

You are the business analyst for your organization and are coaching Roberta on how business analysis works. Roberta is confused about what a business analysis methodology is during the business analysis planning and monitoring phase of the business analysis duties.
What is a methodology?

Answer options

• A. A methodology is a formalized and repeatable business analysis approach.
• B. A methodology is a short term endeavor to create a unique product or service.
• C. A methodology is an approach that the business analyst believes will work but it has not been proven to work yet in the business analysis domain.
• D. A methodology is a formalized plan that describes how the business analyst will complete the elicitation of requirements.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, describes a methodology as a systematic and repeatable approach, which is essential for consistency in business analysis. Options B and C are incorrect because they define methodologies in terms of temporary projects or unproven approaches, which do not align with the formal nature of a methodology. Option D, while related, is too narrow as it focuses solely on elicitation rather than encompassing the broader concept of a methodology.