Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 252

A change to support a regulatory requirement is proposed for inclusion in the scope of a project. A business analyst (BA) conducts an impact analysis to determine the extent of the change. What previous task could assist the BA in performing the impact analysis?

Answer options

• A. Perform a risk analysis
• B. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis
• C. Update use case scenarios
• D. Create requirement relationships

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a cost-benefit analysis evaluates the financial implications and potential advantages of changes, which is crucial for impact analysis. A risk analysis (A) focuses on identifying potential risks rather than evaluating benefits, updating use case scenarios (C) pertains to refining user interactions, and creating requirement relationships (D) deals with dependencies rather than assessing impacts.