Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 433

You are the business analyst for your organization and you are preparing to elicit the requirements for a new business opportunity.
Which one of the following statements best describes the prepare for elicitation process?

Answer options

• A. You need authority granted to you from the sponsor to utilize resources for the elicit requirements process.
• B. You need to determine which elicitation techniques are needed for the requirements gathering technique.
• C. You need to ensure all needed resources are organized and scheduled for conducting the elicitation activities.
• D. You need to receive permission from functional management to interview and elicit requirements for the stakeholders.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because preparing for elicitation involves ensuring that all required resources are organized and scheduled to facilitate the process. Option A is incorrect as authority is not always necessary, and option B focuses on techniques rather than organization. Option D is not universally required since permission to interview stakeholders may vary by organization.