ECBA Online Practice Questions and Answers

A focus group is a form of which type of research?

A. Quantitative

B. Qualitative

C. Statistical

D. Theoretical

What is the main purpose of the "Approve Requirements" task?

A. Obtain agreement

B. Establish requirements baseline

C. Select appropriate techniques

D. Assess alternative approaches

Which of the following characteristics verifies that a requirement has been fulfilled?

A. Atomic

B. Concise

C. Feasible

D. Testable

What tool can be used to determine the impact of a changed requirement on other requirements?

A. Verification

B. Traceability

C. Interview

D. Workshop

Which criteria are necessary when the requirements express contractual obligations?

A. Evaluation

B. Solution

C. Acceptance

D. Approval

What is a logical data model used for?

A. Abstracting a `conceptual data model' to incorporate the rules of normalization to manage data integrity and relationships.

B. Abstracting a `physical data model' to describe the physical organization of data and its relationships within a database.

C. Defining the logical rules that govern decisions in an organization and that define, constrain, or enable organizational operations.

D. Defining a solution independent view of how a business perceives its information without applying any constraints.

If a business analyst (BA) asks questions during the job shadowing with a subject matter expert, which approach is being used?

A. Active Observation Approach

B. Contextual Inquiry Observation

C. Inactive Observation Approach

D. Passive Observation Approach

What are matrices in modelling formats used to describe?

A. Detailed procedure flow

B. Gaps in capability analysis

C. Complex but uniform structures

D. Hierarchical structure of stakeholders

What happens when either the number of requirements or level of formality increase?

A. Developing new requirements becomes difficult.

B. More time is required to complete the project.

C. More effort is needed to trace requirements.

D. Rejecting requirements is likely to increase.

Inputs to prepare for elicitation include:

A. information management approach and solution scope.

B. needs and stakeholder engagement approach.

C. future state description and risk analysis results.

D. requirements and designs.

Which of the following is an example of a requirements viewpoint?

A. Use case

B. Mind map

C. Expert judgement

D. Item tracking

Which of the following techniques would a business analyst (BA) use to conduct elicitation?

A. Prioritization

B. Reviews

C. Observation

D. Estimation

Elicitation results need to be confirmed to ensure:

A. stakeholders are encouraged to work towards a common goal.

B. information relevant to change is explored, drawn out and identified.

C. scope of elicitation activity is understood and the right technique is selected.

D. information gathered is accurate and consistent with other information.

Which element closely describes a business analyst (BA) continually tracking risks for delayed approvals?

A. Monitor stakeholder engagement

B. Guide elicitation activity

C. Communicate business analysis package

D. Collaborate assigned tasks

When the focus of the specifying and modelling activity is on a solution, the output is referred to as:

A. design.

B. requirement.

C. need.

D. value.