Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 254

A business analyst (BA) is given an additional requirement near the end of the development phase that needs to be incorporated into the system as part of the same release. In this situation, the first activity the BA perform to understand the effect of the proposed change is to:

Answer options

• A. check with the project manager for timeline and budget metrics.
• B. determine whether the additional requirement is traceable to a need.
• C. consult with the technical team for technical feasibility.
• D. determine whether stakeholders are available for further elicitation.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because consulting with the technical team is essential to determine if the new requirement can be effectively implemented within the existing system architecture. Options A and D are important but do not directly address the feasibility of incorporating the change, while B focuses on the requirement's necessity rather than its implementation viability.