BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis Questions and
Answers |Fall 2025/2026 Update
Question 1
1 An organisation is deciding between employing internal business analysts and engaging external business analysis
consultants. Which of the following is a benefit to the organisation that would be offered by the internal business analysts?
A Insights based on a broad business domain understanding.
B Knowledge being retained in the organisation.
C Advice that offers a dispassionate, objective view.
D Improved financial control as analysts are only employed when needed.
Correct Answer
B Knowledge being retained in the organisation.
Question 2
2 Which of the following are the three categories of business analysis competencies?
A Business modelling, communication skills, professional techniques.
B Business knowledge, professional techniques, personal qualities.
C Analytical skills, personal qualities, business acumen.
D Communication skills, business knowledge, analytical skills.
Correct Answer
B Business knowledge, professional techniques, personal qualities.
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,Question 3
3 An organisation is developing its strategy based on the experience and views of internal managers. How will strategy
develop using this approach?
A In a formal, planned way.
B In an iterative, emergent way.
C In an entrepreneurial way.
D In an incremental, negotiated way.
Correct Answer
D In an incremental, negotiated way.
Question 4
4 Which of the following techniques enables the consolidation of results from the internal and external environmental
analysis?
A SWOT.
B McKinsey's 7-S model.
C MOST.
D PESTLE.
Correct Answer
A SWOT.
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, Question 5
5 Which of the following only contains elements of the McKinsey's 7-S Model?
A Strategy, Service, Systems and Staff.
B Scope, Shared values, Structure and Style.
C Strategy, Style, Systems and Skills.
D Shared values, Systems, Strengths and Staff.
Correct Answer
C Strategy, Style, Systems and Skills.
Question 6
6 In which stage of the Business Analysis Process Model would the stakeholders' views be analysed?
A Consider perspectives.
B Analyse needs.
C Define requirements.
D Investigate situation.
Correct Answer
A Consider perspectives.
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Answers |Fall 2025/2026 Update
Question 1
1 An organisation is deciding between employing internal business analysts and engaging external business analysis
consultants. Which of the following is a benefit to the organisation that would be offered by the internal business analysts?
A Insights based on a broad business domain understanding.
B Knowledge being retained in the organisation.
C Advice that offers a dispassionate, objective view.
D Improved financial control as analysts are only employed when needed.
Correct Answer
B Knowledge being retained in the organisation.
Question 2
2 Which of the following are the three categories of business analysis competencies?
A Business modelling, communication skills, professional techniques.
B Business knowledge, professional techniques, personal qualities.
C Analytical skills, personal qualities, business acumen.
D Communication skills, business knowledge, analytical skills.
Correct Answer
B Business knowledge, professional techniques, personal qualities.
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,Question 3
3 An organisation is developing its strategy based on the experience and views of internal managers. How will strategy
develop using this approach?
A In a formal, planned way.
B In an iterative, emergent way.
C In an entrepreneurial way.
D In an incremental, negotiated way.
Correct Answer
D In an incremental, negotiated way.
Question 4
4 Which of the following techniques enables the consolidation of results from the internal and external environmental
analysis?
A SWOT.
B McKinsey's 7-S model.
C MOST.
D PESTLE.
Correct Answer
A SWOT.
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, Question 5
5 Which of the following only contains elements of the McKinsey's 7-S Model?
A Strategy, Service, Systems and Staff.
B Scope, Shared values, Structure and Style.
C Strategy, Style, Systems and Skills.
D Shared values, Systems, Strengths and Staff.
Correct Answer
C Strategy, Style, Systems and Skills.
Question 6
6 In which stage of the Business Analysis Process Model would the stakeholders' views be analysed?
A Consider perspectives.
B Analyse needs.
C Define requirements.
D Investigate situation.
Correct Answer
A Consider perspectives.
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