Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 399

You need to identify assumptions as part of the assessment of capability gaps.
Which of the following is an example of an assumption?

Answer options

• A. The project manager believes that her project team members can program in COBOL.
• B. All vendors must have security clearance.
• C. The software must be compatible with the current operating system.
• D. The risk in the project must be quantified.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, reflects a belief about the skills of the project team members, which is an assumption. The other options describe requirements or conditions that must be met rather than beliefs or assumptions about capabilities.