CBAP Exam Dumps : Certified Business Analysis Professional

The timing of business analysis work is the most impacted element by the organization’s change from a waterfall methodology to an agile approach. This is because the waterfall and agile methods have different ways of planning, executing, and delivering business analysis work.

In a waterfall method, the business analysis work is done in a sequential and linear manner, following predefined phases and milestones. The requirements are elicited, analyzed, and documented upfront, before the design and development stages. The changes to the requirements are minimized and controlled, and the deliverables are verified and validated at the end of the project. The timing of business analysis work is fixed and predictable, but it may also be rigid and inflexible.

In an agile method, the business analysis work is done in an iterative and incremental manner, following short cycles of development and feedback. The requirements are elicited, analyzed, and documented continuously, along with the design and development stages. The changes to the requirements are welcomed and managed, and the deliverables are verified and validated throughout the project. The timing of business analysis work is variable and adaptable, but it may also be challenging and uncertain.

Therefore, the business analyst (BA) needs to adjust the timing of business analysis work according to the agile method, which involves:

• Breaking down the requirements into smaller and manageable chunks, called user stories or features, that can be delivered in each iteration or sprint
• Prioritizing and refining the requirements backlog, which is the list of all the requirements that need to be addressed in the project, based on the business value and stakeholder feedback
• Collaborating and communicating with the project team and stakeholders frequently and effectively, using various techniques and tools, such as daily stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, etc.
• Adapting and responding to the changing requirements and business needs, using various techniques and tools, such as change requests, impact analysis, traceability, etc.

References:

• [BABOK Guide v3], Section 2.4: Plan Business Analysis Work, p. 24-27
• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 2: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, p. 43-44
• Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) Specialization, Course 1: Business Analysis: Planning and Monitoring, Week 1: Introduction to Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Video: Waterfall vs. Agile
• Agile vs. Waterfall | Pros, Cons, and Key Differences - ProductPlan

According to the BABOK® Guide, the purpose of the Assess Proposed Solution task is to determine how well a proposed solution meets the business need and to identify any gaps, risks, or shortcomings before committing resources to its implementation. This task involves evaluating the solution against the requirements, the solution scope, and the solution acceptance criteria. Paul is performing this task by examining a single solution to determine its business value and feasibility. References: BABOK® Guide v3, Section 6.4: Assess Proposed Solution; CBAP® Handbook, Section 4: Review the Exam Blueprint.

A BA should identify any potential constraints that may affect the requirements or the solution and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders for resolution. In this case, the policies are a constraint that may prevent the implementation of the requirement or require a change to the policies. The BA should review the constraint with management and seek their guidance on how to proceed. The BA should not modify the policies or the requirements without proper approval or justification. References:

• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 5: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, page 214
• Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK ®) Guide, Version 3, Section 5.2: Analyze Current State, page 112
• Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) | Coursera, Course 3: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, Week 2: Analyze Current State, video: “Identify Constraints”