PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 42

The business analyst receives multiple changes from different stakeholders during the requirements gathering phase of a project. How should the business analyst track the requirements throughout the lifecycle of the project to secure the delivery of the expected solution?

Answer options

• A. Record all the requirements in a matrix, review it regularly, and get approval from stakeholders.
• B. Perform inspections through the lifecycle of the project to detect any gaps and adjust the requirements baseline.
• C. Plan regular meetings with stakeholders to review the requirements baseline update and to discuss changes.
• D. Establish a risk traceability matrix and designate someone to manage each risk with the appropriate response.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because conducting inspections allows the business analyst to proactively identify gaps in requirements and make necessary adjustments to the baseline. Options A and C focus on documentation and meetings, which are important but do not directly address the ongoing evaluation of requirements. Option D is about risk management rather than tracking requirements themselves.