PMI Exam PMI-PBA Topic 5 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI Professional in Business Analysis exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 5

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A business analyst is working on a system enhancement project and has completed the requirements according to the requirements management plan. The business analyst is now ready to request approval from the stakeholders.

How should the business analyst obtain approval?

AProvide a defect tracking log for review.

BConduct a formal or informal review of the requirements.

CSend an email requesting approval of requirements.

DCreate and maintain an audit history log of changes to requirements.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Whitley at Apr 10, 2024, 11:59 PM

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Loreen

1 days ago

User2: I think conducting a formal or informal review of the requirements would be the most appropriate way.

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Nikita

2 days ago

User1: What do you think is the best way for the business analyst to obtain approval for the requirements?

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Kenneth

24 days ago

You know, I'm just gonna go with option A. Providing a defect tracking log for review might be the best way to demonstrate that the requirements are solid and ready for approval.

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Ronnie

24 days ago

Haha, true that! But hey, at least they're not asking us to create a 50-page requirements document. Small mercies, am I right?

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Louis

25 days ago

I'm with you both. Although, I have to say, I'm a bit surprised they didn't include 'hold a mandatory 3-hour PowerPoint presentation' as one of the options. That's the usual way to get approval, isn't it?

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Reed

26 days ago

I agree with you, B is the way to go. A defect tracking log might be useful later on, but it's not what's needed right now. And sending an email just doesn't seem like a robust enough approach for getting approval.

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Emerson

26 days ago

Hold up, what about option D? Creating and maintaining an audit history log of changes to requirements could be important for traceability and documentation.

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Ria

27 days ago

Hmm, this is an interesting one. I think the answer is B - conducting a formal or informal review of the requirements. Getting the stakeholders' buy-in is crucial at this stage, and a review session would be the best way to ensure they're on board with the changes.

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Joesph

27 days ago

Really? I was thinking option C - sending an email requesting approval. That seems like the easiest and most straightforward approach.

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Rene

28 days ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards option B - conducting a formal or informal review of the requirements. That seems like the most thorough way to get buy-in from the stakeholders.

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Brice

6 days ago

Getting approval through a review process ensures that the requirements are well understood by all parties involved.

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Jina

7 days ago

It's important to involve stakeholders in the process, so a review is definitely the way to go.

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Amie

8 days ago

I prefer option B too, a review helps catch any discrepancies early on.

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Hubert

9 days ago

True, maintaining an audit history log is crucial for tracking changes and decision-making.

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Janessa

10 days ago

I think option D is also important. Keeping a log of changes shows transparency and accountability.

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Magdalene

11 days ago

I agree, a review allows stakeholders to provide feedback and make sure everything is clear.

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Iluminada

12 days ago

Option B seems like a good choice. A review would ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Blossom

1 months ago

I agree, this is a tough one. I think the key is to understand the requirements management plan and the stakeholder approval process.

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Lisandra

1 months ago

Oh man, this question is tricky. I've been studying for this exam, and I'm not sure which answer is the best approach.

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