Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 52

As a business analyst in your organization, you must understand the difference between operative rules and structural rules. What is the difference between structural rules and operative rules?

Answer options

• A. Structural rules are rules that the organization chooses to enforce as a matter of policy. Operative rules are intended to help determine when something is or is not true, or when things fall into a specific category.
• B. Operative rules are rules that the organization chooses to enforce as a matter of policy. Structural rules are intended to help determine when something is or is not true, or when things fall into a specific category.
• C. Operative rules are rules that describe the organizational process assets of the organization. Structural rules are policies that restrict the authority of each line of business.
• D. Operative rules are rules that define how an organization operates. Structural rules define the boundaries of the structure, business units, and departments within the organization.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, accurately describes that operative rules are enforced by the organization as policy, while structural rules help categorize truths and classifications. Answers A, C, and D misplace the definitions of these rule types, leading to incorrect interpretations of their purposes.