BCS Foundation Business Analysis
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the difference between requirements and needs in business analysis?
✔✔Needs refer to the high-level objectives the organization aims to achieve, while requirements
are the specific conditions or capabilities needed to meet those needs.
How does a business analyst ensure that all requirements are met during the project?
✔✔A business analyst ensures requirements are met by continuously engaging stakeholders,
validating requirements, and reviewing progress throughout the project lifecycle.
What is the purpose of a feasibility study in business analysis?
✔✔A feasibility study assesses the practicality and risks of proposed solutions, helping to
determine whether they are viable from a technical, operational, and financial perspective.
What is the significance of data analysis in business analysis?
✔✔Data analysis helps identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform decision-making and
support business process improvements.
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,What is the role of a business analyst in an agile project?
✔✔In an agile project, the business analyst collaborates with stakeholders to define and
prioritize requirements, ensuring that the solution meets evolving business needs.
How do business analysts validate that the requirements are clear and complete?
✔✔Business analysts validate requirements by reviewing them with stakeholders, conducting
workshops, and ensuring that they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
(SMART).
What is the difference between functional and non-functional requirements?
✔✔Functional requirements specify the behaviors and functionalities of the system, while non-
functional requirements define how the system performs, such as reliability, scalability, and
security.
What is the purpose of a requirements management plan?
✔✔A requirements management plan outlines how requirements will be identified, documented,
tracked, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
How do business analysts manage scope creep?
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,✔✔Business analysts manage scope creep by clearly defining the project scope at the start,
setting expectations with stakeholders, and using change control processes to manage additional
requests.
What is the role of risk management in business analysis?
✔✔Risk management involves identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing
strategies to mitigate them to ensure the success of the project.
How do business analysts facilitate decision-making?
✔✔Business analysts facilitate decision-making by providing data, presenting options, and
helping stakeholders understand the potential impacts of different choices.
What is the importance of documenting business requirements?
✔✔Documenting business requirements ensures that there is a clear understanding of what needs
to be delivered, provides a reference for validation, and helps manage expectations.
How do business analysts ensure the solution is aligned with organizational strategy?
✔✔Business analysts ensure alignment by understanding the organization’s goals, validating that
requirements support these objectives, and ensuring that the solution meets business needs.
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, What are the key skills required for a business analyst?
✔✔Key skills include communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, stakeholder
management, and knowledge of business processes and tools.
What is the purpose of use cases in business analysis?
✔✔Use cases describe how a system will interact with users or other systems to achieve specific
goals, helping to clarify requirements and ensure the solution meets user needs.
What is the difference between business analysis and project management?
✔✔Business analysis focuses on defining business needs and requirements, while project
management focuses on planning, executing, and controlling the project to meet those needs.
successful business change? 3 things ✔✔uncover root causes of problems
identify issues to be addressed
ensure any solution aligns with business needs
what is included in the Business Change lifecycle? 6 things ✔✔Alignment
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the difference between requirements and needs in business analysis?
✔✔Needs refer to the high-level objectives the organization aims to achieve, while requirements
are the specific conditions or capabilities needed to meet those needs.
How does a business analyst ensure that all requirements are met during the project?
✔✔A business analyst ensures requirements are met by continuously engaging stakeholders,
validating requirements, and reviewing progress throughout the project lifecycle.
What is the purpose of a feasibility study in business analysis?
✔✔A feasibility study assesses the practicality and risks of proposed solutions, helping to
determine whether they are viable from a technical, operational, and financial perspective.
What is the significance of data analysis in business analysis?
✔✔Data analysis helps identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform decision-making and
support business process improvements.
1
,What is the role of a business analyst in an agile project?
✔✔In an agile project, the business analyst collaborates with stakeholders to define and
prioritize requirements, ensuring that the solution meets evolving business needs.
How do business analysts validate that the requirements are clear and complete?
✔✔Business analysts validate requirements by reviewing them with stakeholders, conducting
workshops, and ensuring that they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
(SMART).
What is the difference between functional and non-functional requirements?
✔✔Functional requirements specify the behaviors and functionalities of the system, while non-
functional requirements define how the system performs, such as reliability, scalability, and
security.
What is the purpose of a requirements management plan?
✔✔A requirements management plan outlines how requirements will be identified, documented,
tracked, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
How do business analysts manage scope creep?
2
,✔✔Business analysts manage scope creep by clearly defining the project scope at the start,
setting expectations with stakeholders, and using change control processes to manage additional
requests.
What is the role of risk management in business analysis?
✔✔Risk management involves identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing
strategies to mitigate them to ensure the success of the project.
How do business analysts facilitate decision-making?
✔✔Business analysts facilitate decision-making by providing data, presenting options, and
helping stakeholders understand the potential impacts of different choices.
What is the importance of documenting business requirements?
✔✔Documenting business requirements ensures that there is a clear understanding of what needs
to be delivered, provides a reference for validation, and helps manage expectations.
How do business analysts ensure the solution is aligned with organizational strategy?
✔✔Business analysts ensure alignment by understanding the organization’s goals, validating that
requirements support these objectives, and ensuring that the solution meets business needs.
3
, What are the key skills required for a business analyst?
✔✔Key skills include communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, stakeholder
management, and knowledge of business processes and tools.
What is the purpose of use cases in business analysis?
✔✔Use cases describe how a system will interact with users or other systems to achieve specific
goals, helping to clarify requirements and ensure the solution meets user needs.
What is the difference between business analysis and project management?
✔✔Business analysis focuses on defining business needs and requirements, while project
management focuses on planning, executing, and controlling the project to meet those needs.
successful business change? 3 things ✔✔uncover root causes of problems
identify issues to be addressed
ensure any solution aligns with business needs
what is included in the Business Change lifecycle? 6 things ✔✔Alignment
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