PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 19

A sponsor requests a new requirement. The business analyst explains that most of the information needed for this requirement does not exist and that the requirement cannot be implemented. The business analyst recommends deferring the requirement until the needed information is available and then adding it to a subsequent project. The sponsor agrees.
What should the business analyst do next?

Answer options

• A. Mark the requirement as complete so that it is not forgotten.
• B. Ask the stakeholder to review the requirement before any other action is taken.
• C. Communicate that the status of this requirement has changed.
• D. Bring the subsequent project to the change control board (CCB).

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the business analyst needs to formally communicate the change in status of the requirement to keep all stakeholders informed. Option A is incorrect because marking the requirement as complete is misleading since it is deferred, not completed. Option B delays necessary communication, and option D is not relevant at this stage since the requirement is postponed and not currently being presented for approval.