Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 123

A senior business analyst (BA) must review the requirements specification of a junior BA. The senior BA puts together a list of key evaluation criteria to guide the determination of a requirements quality. Which of the criteria below is a characteristic of a quality requirement?

Answer options

• A. Atomic
• B. Allocated
• C. Mapped
• D. Owned

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Atomic, as it means that a requirement should be singular and not contain multiple concepts, making it clear and manageable. The other options, while relevant in different contexts, do not specifically define a characteristic that ensures the clarity and quality of a requirement.