ECBA Chapter questions with correct
answers 2026-2027
WHAT IS BUSINESS ANALYSIS? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The practice of enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions
that deliver value to stakeholders.
Initiative - CORRECT ANSWER -An introductory step
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model is what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A conceptual framework for business analysis, providing what business analysis is and what itPm
eans.
6 Core Concepts in the BACCM: - CORRECT ANSWER -•Change
•Need
•Solution
•Stakeholder
•Value
•Context
Change - CORRECT ANSWER -The act of transformation in response to a need.
Need - CORRECT ANSWER -A problem or opportunity to be addressed
Solution - CORRECT ANSWER -A specific way of satisfying one or more needs in a context
Stakeholder - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group or individual with a relationship to the change, the need, or the solution.
,Value - CORRECT ANSWER -
The worth, importance, or usefulness of something to a stakeholder within a context
Context - CORRECT ANSWER -
The circumstances that influence, are influenced by, and provide understanding of the change
Plan Business Analysis Approach (Purpose): - CORRECT ANSWER -
Defines appropriate overall method to conduct business analysis activities on
a given initiative
Plan Business Analysis Approach (Description): - CORRECT ANSWER -
•Describes how and when tasks will be performed & deliverables produced
•Identifies initial set of techniques to use
•May be defined by a methodology or by organizational standards
•May be standardized and formalized and/or tailored to the needs of the
initiative
•May be developed in collaboration with stakeholders to determine how work
will be completed.
The Business Analysis Approach Should? - CORRECT ANSWER -
•Align to overall goals of the change
•Coordinate business analysis tasks with activities and deliverables of
overall change
•Include tasks that manage those risks that could reduce business
analysis deliverables quality or impede task efficiency
•Leverage approaches and select techniques and tools that have historically worked well
, Plan Business Analysis Approach (Elements) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Planning Approach
2. Formality & Level of Detail of Business-Analysis Deliverables
3. Business Analysis Activities
4. Timing of Business Analysis Work
5. Complexity & Risk
6. Acceptance
Planning Approach - CORRECT ANSWER -
many different methods used across different industries, such as the predictive approach & adap
tive approach. No matter the approach used, this is essential to ensure value is delivered to an e
nterprise
predictive approaches - CORRECT ANSWER --
focus on minimizing upfront uncertainty and ensuring that the solution is defined before implem
entation begins in order to maximize control and minimize risk
-
typically call for formal documentation & representations, usually dependent upon the compani
es methodologies
adaptive approaches - CORRECT ANSWER --
focus on rapid delivery of business value in short iterations in return for acceptance of a higher d
egree of uncertainty regarding the overall delivery of the solution
-
typically favor defining requirements & designs through team interaction & gathering feedback (
the formal documentation comes after the solution is implemented)
Formality and Level of Detail of Business Analysis Deliverables - CORRECT ANSWER -
When definingPthe business analysis approach, consider the level of formality appropriate for ap
proaching & planning the initiative
answers 2026-2027
WHAT IS BUSINESS ANALYSIS? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The practice of enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions
that deliver value to stakeholders.
Initiative - CORRECT ANSWER -An introductory step
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model is what? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A conceptual framework for business analysis, providing what business analysis is and what itPm
eans.
6 Core Concepts in the BACCM: - CORRECT ANSWER -•Change
•Need
•Solution
•Stakeholder
•Value
•Context
Change - CORRECT ANSWER -The act of transformation in response to a need.
Need - CORRECT ANSWER -A problem or opportunity to be addressed
Solution - CORRECT ANSWER -A specific way of satisfying one or more needs in a context
Stakeholder - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group or individual with a relationship to the change, the need, or the solution.
,Value - CORRECT ANSWER -
The worth, importance, or usefulness of something to a stakeholder within a context
Context - CORRECT ANSWER -
The circumstances that influence, are influenced by, and provide understanding of the change
Plan Business Analysis Approach (Purpose): - CORRECT ANSWER -
Defines appropriate overall method to conduct business analysis activities on
a given initiative
Plan Business Analysis Approach (Description): - CORRECT ANSWER -
•Describes how and when tasks will be performed & deliverables produced
•Identifies initial set of techniques to use
•May be defined by a methodology or by organizational standards
•May be standardized and formalized and/or tailored to the needs of the
initiative
•May be developed in collaboration with stakeholders to determine how work
will be completed.
The Business Analysis Approach Should? - CORRECT ANSWER -
•Align to overall goals of the change
•Coordinate business analysis tasks with activities and deliverables of
overall change
•Include tasks that manage those risks that could reduce business
analysis deliverables quality or impede task efficiency
•Leverage approaches and select techniques and tools that have historically worked well
, Plan Business Analysis Approach (Elements) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Planning Approach
2. Formality & Level of Detail of Business-Analysis Deliverables
3. Business Analysis Activities
4. Timing of Business Analysis Work
5. Complexity & Risk
6. Acceptance
Planning Approach - CORRECT ANSWER -
many different methods used across different industries, such as the predictive approach & adap
tive approach. No matter the approach used, this is essential to ensure value is delivered to an e
nterprise
predictive approaches - CORRECT ANSWER --
focus on minimizing upfront uncertainty and ensuring that the solution is defined before implem
entation begins in order to maximize control and minimize risk
-
typically call for formal documentation & representations, usually dependent upon the compani
es methodologies
adaptive approaches - CORRECT ANSWER --
focus on rapid delivery of business value in short iterations in return for acceptance of a higher d
egree of uncertainty regarding the overall delivery of the solution
-
typically favor defining requirements & designs through team interaction & gathering feedback (
the formal documentation comes after the solution is implemented)
Formality and Level of Detail of Business Analysis Deliverables - CORRECT ANSWER -
When definingPthe business analysis approach, consider the level of formality appropriate for ap
proaching & planning the initiative
