Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) — Question 65

You are the business analyst for your organization. You are coaching Tom about the different approaches to business analysis. Which type of business analysis approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase?

Answer options

• A. Requirements-driven approach
• B. Change-driven approach
• C. Plan-driven approach
• D. Value-driven approach

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Plan-driven approach emphasizes comprehensive planning and analysis at the beginning of a project, ensuring that all requirements are well-defined before execution. In contrast, the Requirements-driven and Change-driven approaches focus more on ongoing adjustments and adaptations, while the Value-driven approach prioritizes delivering business value which can occur throughout the project lifecycle.