Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 382

Which one of the following statements best describes requirements prioritization?

Answer options

• A. It determines how requirements will be prioritized based on the most important stakeholders to the least important stakeholders.
• B. It is only used with the change-driven approach to business analysis.
• C. It is only used with the plan-driven approach to business analysis.
• D. It determines how requirements will be prioritized and how those priorities will be used to define the solution scope.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, accurately captures the essence of requirements prioritization, indicating that it involves both ranking the requirements and utilizing those priorities to shape the solution's scope. Options A, B, and C do not fully encompass this dual aspect; A focuses only on stakeholders without addressing solution scope, while B and C incorrectly limit prioritization to specific methodologies.