PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 30

A business analyst for Company A has been assigned to a three-year project to assist health insurance Company B with implementing and testing a new set of medical codes. The business analyst has identified many stakeholders who will participate in the project. For example, Company A will designate technical staff to write and code the requirements and provide a testing team to test the new functionality. The senior director of Company B will require weekly progress updates. The project manager from Company A will create project plans, schedule meetings, and provide meeting minutes.
In the scenario above, what is the role of the technical staff and testing team from Company A?

Answer options

• A. Consult
• B. Responsible
• C. Accountable
• D. Inform

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The technical staff and testing team from Company A are considered 'Responsible' as they are tasked with the actual work of writing, coding, and testing the requirements. The other options do not accurately reflect their direct involvement in executing the project tasks, as 'Consult' implies advisory roles, 'Accountable' suggests ownership without direct involvement, and 'Inform' indicates a communication role rather than execution.