Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 162

A business analyst (BA) has just started a large project and is collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements. Another BA is joining soon to help with this initiative. What action should the BA take to ensure that the new BA understands the project?

Answer options

• A. Delay elicitation activities until the new BA joins
• B. Run elicitation sessions in parallel to speed up the process
• C. Ask the new BA to define the stakeholder engagement approach
• D. Document outcomes of discussions with stakeholders

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Documenting the outcomes of discussions with stakeholders is crucial as it provides the new BA with a clear understanding of what has been discussed and decided. Delaying elicitation activities (A) would hinder progress, running sessions in parallel (B) could lead to confusion and misalignment, and asking the new BA to define the stakeholder engagement approach (C) may not be appropriate at this early stage.