Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 411

Which approach is best to take when a business analyst is assessing the solution options for a business need when there are relatively few criteria involved?

Answer options

• A. Focus on the life cycle costs of the solutions.
• B. Focus on the commonalities of the solutions.
• C. Focus on the differences of the solutions.
• D. Focus on the implementation cost of the solutions.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because focusing on commonalities allows the analyst to identify solutions that meet the essential criteria effectively. In contrast, focusing on differences (C) may lead to overcomplicating the decision process with less relevant aspects, while concentrating on implementation costs (D) or life cycle costs (A) may overlook critical similarities that are more relevant when criteria are limited.