PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 139

A business analyst conducts an initial review to define scope. The analysis includes the review of the business case, project goals, and objectives to obtain the necessary and required context. Based on that information, the business analyst determines that this is a large project with multiple interfaces which could cost the company money that was not initially included in the budget.
What characteristics of the project are needed to determine the approach so that the business analyst can validate whether they will need to have a discussion about the budget?

Answer options

• A. Selected project life cycle
• B. Business analysis deliverables to be produced
• C. Type of elicitation activities to be conducted
• D. Decision on the type of models to be used

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because understanding the business analysis deliverables helps identify what outputs are necessary for budget discussions. The other options, while relevant to project planning, do not directly address the need for deliverables that would guide budget considerations.