Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 232

While planning the prioritization approach for an upgrade to a legal property application, the business analyst (BA) needs to check the organization's business policies prior to identifying the stakeholders to participate in the prioritization process. The business policies will help the BA because they:

Answer options

• A. define the limits within which decisions must be made in accordance with contracts, agreements, warranties, or certifications.
• B. outline the organizational roles and responsibilities in an effort to define a prioritization approach that involves the correct stakeholders.
• C. provide lessons learned from previous projects that should be incorporated into planning approaches for current projects.
• D. describe industry regulations and are used to develop a framework for sound business decision making.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because business policies set the boundaries for decision-making that must align with existing contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance. Option B focuses on roles and responsibilities but does not directly relate to the decision-making limits set by policies. Option C is about lessons learned, which while useful, does not pertain to the immediate need for adhering to business policies. Option D addresses industry regulations, which are important but do not specifically help in understanding the constraints of decision-making in this context.