Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 509

A business analyst wants to elicit requirements from a large group of stakeholders. One of her primary goals of this event is to produce a broad set of options for solutions. Which elicitation technique would you recommend for this business analyst?

Answer options

• A. Business rules analysis
• B. Brainstorming
• C. Benchmarking
• D. Data flow diagrams

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Brainstorming is the most suitable technique for generating a diverse array of ideas and solutions from a large group of stakeholders. The other options, such as Business rules analysis and Benchmarking, are more focused on specific existing criteria or comparisons rather than fostering creative input. Data flow diagrams are useful for visualizing processes but do not serve the purpose of idea generation.