Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 257

A new product that is tablet-enabled is being considered to replace an older product to process orders. The data captured is sent to existing downstream applications which are not being updated. What is the first thing that a business analyst (BA) should consider?

Answer options

• A. Developing process and data models
• B. Performing an interface analysis
• C. Conducting a vendor assessment
• D. Identifying constraints and dependencies

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The first step is to identify constraints and dependencies, as this helps understand the limitations and requirements imposed by the existing downstream applications. Without addressing these factors, any new solution may face integration issues. The other options, while important, come after understanding the constraints that the new product must work within.