Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 413

You are the business analyst for your organization and are working with Jennifer to conduct stakeholder analysis. You would like to create a RACI chart to help with the roles of the people involved in the stakeholder analysis process. Jennifer is not familiar with this chart and asks what does RACI mean.
Which one of the following best describes the RACI chart in the conduct stakeholder analysis process?

Answer options

• A. It's a matrix that uses the Responsible, Accountable, Consult, and Inform tasks as part of the stakeholder analysis process.
• B. It's a role and responsibility chart that identifies when stakeholders are needed in the business analyst duties.
• C. It's a matrix that uses Role, Action, Consult, and Inform as part of the conduct stakeholder analysis process.
• D. It's a rule that the business analyst can use to identify all of the needed stakeholders: roles, actions, communications, and interest.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it accurately describes the RACI chart's purpose in stakeholder analysis by detailing the key roles of Responsible, Accountable, Consult, and Inform. Option B is incorrect because it does not specifically define the RACI framework. Option C incorrectly uses 'Role' and 'Action' instead of 'Responsible' and 'Accountable', and D misrepresents the chart's intent by suggesting it is a rule rather than a matrix.