PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 59

What should the business analyst do during the first steps of a project?

Answer options

• A. Align the sponsor expectations along the project goals.
• B. Identify stakeholders and their interests.
• C. Identify the classes of users and their requirements.
• D. Evaluate the sources for requirements and prioritize them.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because identifying stakeholders and their interests is crucial for understanding who will be affected by the project and ensuring their needs are considered. While aligning sponsor expectations (A), identifying user classes (C), and evaluating sources for requirements (D) are important, they come after recognizing who the stakeholders are.