Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 433

The business analysis (BA) team is evaluating a new commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) application that will be implemented in the coming months. The company has over 20 legacy systems deployed. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is worried about the need for integration and that some key linkages are missing. What is the BA team evaluating?

Answer options

• A. Technology and infrastructure
• B. Industry standard architecture
• C. Service oriented architecture
• D. Business architecture

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The BA team is evaluating Business architecture because it involves understanding how the new COTS application will fit within the existing systems and processes. The other options, such as Technology and infrastructure, Industry standard architecture, and Service oriented architecture, do not directly address the integration of business processes and systems, which is the primary concern of the CIO.