PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 10

A business analyst is reviewing a discrepancy report after a test session. The discrepancy report has revealed a defect that the business analyst must address.
Which of the following criteria should the business analyst use to identify the appropriate response to the defective test result?

Answer options

• A. Perform an impact analysis and open a change request to include the revised requirement in the next baseline.
• B. Inspect the requirements traceability matrix to verify if the requirement is connected to a use case.
• C. Determine if the defect is in the solution developed, in the original requirement or in the test case.
• D. Verify that the corresponding requirement was appropriately signed off by the requesting stakeholder.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it is crucial to determine the source of the defect to address it appropriately. Identifying whether the defect is in the solution, requirement, or test case helps in taking the right corrective actions. Options A, B, and D, while relevant to the overall process, do not directly address the immediate need to identify the origin of the defect.