PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 122

A business analyst is ready to begin requirements elicitation; however, stakeholders are not available to participate for another two weeks. Which elicitation technique should the business analyst use during this time?

Answer options

• A. Brainstorming
• B. Benchmarking
• C. Document analysis
• D. Cost-benefit analysis

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Brainstorming is the best technique to use during the waiting period as it allows the analyst to generate ideas and concepts independently. The other options, such as Benchmarking and Cost-benefit analysis, require stakeholder input and are not as effective without their participation, while Document analysis may not yield fresh insights without stakeholder context.