Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 401

You are the business analyst for your organization. You are coaching Tom about the different approaches to business analysis.
Which type of business analysis approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase?

Answer options

• A. Change-driven approach
• B. Value-driven approach
• C. Plan-driven approach
• D. Requirements-driven approach

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Plan-driven approach entails extensive business analysis work at the start of a project, focusing on detailed planning and requirements gathering. In contrast, the Change-driven, Value-driven, and Requirements-driven approaches may involve more iterative processes or focus on specific aspects later in the project lifecycle, resulting in less initial workload compared to the Plan-driven approach.