Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 467

A business analyst (BA) has elicited requirements for a new system. A subset of these requirements refers to judging the performance of the system, such as efficiency, capacity, security, and scalability. What technique is used to examine and group these requirements?

Answer options

• A. Functional decomposition
• B. Scope model
• C. Trace requirements
• D. Non-functional requirements analysis

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as non-functional requirements analysis specifically addresses criteria related to system performance, such as efficiency and scalability. The other options do not focus on performance metrics; functional decomposition breaks down functions, a scope model defines boundaries, and trace requirements is about tracking relationships, none of which pertain directly to performance evaluation.