Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 97
A business analyst (BA) wants to create a high-level overview of a business process as a part of an exploratory analysis. The sponsor has asked for a model that demonstrates the movement and transformation of data between entities and processes.
What technique should the BA use?
Answer options
- A. Data flow diagram
- B. Process modelling
- C. Entity relationship diagram
- D. Scope modelling
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A, as a Data flow diagram effectively shows the flow of data between processes and entities, highlighting how data is transformed. Options B and D focus more on overall processes and project boundaries rather than data movement, while option C is geared towards the relationships between entities rather than data flow.