Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 430

You are working with Terry on the conduct stakeholder analysis task as part of the business analysis duties in your company. Terry wants to know why it's so important to identify stakeholders so early in the business analysis duties.
Which one of the following statements best addresses the need to identify the stakeholders early on in the business analysis duties?

Answer options

• A. It's important to identify the stakeholders so the business analyst knows who to report to.
• B. It's important to identify the stakeholders so the business analyst knows who to bill for the project.
• C. It's important to identify the stakeholder so the business analyst can help ensure the timely delivery of the requirements deliverables.
• D. It's important to identify the stakeholders so the stakeholders know who the business analyst is.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Identifying stakeholders early is critical because it allows the business analyst to facilitate the timely delivery of requirements deliverables, ensuring that all parties are on the same page. Options A and B focus on reporting and billing, which are not the primary reasons for early stakeholder identification. Option D simply emphasizes awareness rather than the proactive involvement necessary for successful project outcomes.