Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 319

If a requirement has been satisfied, why is it still considered a requirement?

Answer options

• A. A requirement is considered a requirement as long as the requirement may be able to be changed.
• B. Requirements are considered requirements even if the requirements have been satisfied.
• C. A requirement is considered valid as long as the business stakeholders need it.
• D. If a requirement has been satisfied, it is no longer a requirement and should be purged from the requirements set.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, states that a requirement is no longer considered a requirement once it has been satisfied, and therefore should be removed from the requirements set to keep it relevant. Options A and C suggest that requirements can still be classified as such based on their potential for change or stakeholder needs, which is inaccurate once they are satisfied. Option B wrongly implies that fulfilled requirements retain their status without considering the need for clarity and relevance in the requirements set.