PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 150

In order to reduce product and project risk for a large, complex project, a business analyst is asked to help develop a change process that includes formal authorization and tracking throughout the life cycle of the project. The business analyst needs a capability that will help ensure that the product conforms to approved requirements, changes can be documented, and the status of each change can be reported.
What should the business analyst use?

Answer options

• A. Context models
• B. Work breakdown structure
• C. Configuration management system
• D. Traceability matrix

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Configuration management system, as it effectively manages changes, ensures compliance with approved requirements, and tracks the status of changes throughout the project. Options A and B do not specifically address change management requirements, while D, while useful for tracking requirements, does not provide comprehensive change tracking and documentation capabilities.