Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 278

A team is feeling pressured to begin development work due to tight project deadlines. There are stakeholders with similar functions located in multiple countries. To accelerate the process, the business analyst has limited the requirements elicitation sessions to times that work for stakeholders in one time zone.

To reduce the risk with this approach, which step should the business analyst take?

Answer options

• A. Request the project sponsor to approve this requirements elicitation approach for this project.
• B. Ask the stakeholders in the elicitation sessions to speak on behalf of stakeholders in other time zones.
• C. Distribute the documented requirements to relevant stakeholders in all time zones for review and comment.
• D. Add the risk to the risk register so other stakeholders are aware of the approach.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because distributing the documented requirements allows all stakeholders, regardless of time zone, to provide their input and ensures that everyone is considered in the decision-making process. Option A does not address the need for broader stakeholder input, option B risks misrepresentation of stakeholder needs, and option D does not actively involve stakeholders in the requirements process.