Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 420

The business analyst (BA) is not having great success scheduling stakeholder meetings. Stakeholders say they are too busy or there are higher priority meetings on their calendars. The BA is concerned, knowing that stakeholder availability, attitude, and willingness to engage will impact the timeliness of project delivery as well as the __________.

Answer options

• A. test execution.
• B. approval process.
• C. requirements reuse.
• D. risk analysis process.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the approval process heavily relies on stakeholder involvement and timely feedback. If stakeholders are unavailable or unwilling to engage, it can significantly delay approvals. The other options, while important, are less directly affected by stakeholder engagement in the context presented.