Entry Certificate In Business Analysis ECBA · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 8
You’re reviewing a newly developed report with stakeholders. They state it isn’t useful for their decision-making. How should you respond?
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A
Compare the report against the original requirements to verify whether it meets the stated needs
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B
Recommend using an industry-standard report template to avoid redesigning from scratch
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C
Ask the sponsor if the report should be deprioritized since stakeholders find little value in it
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D
Ask questions to understand how stakeholders make decisions and identify what information the report should provide
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Correct answer: D
A.
Checking requirements may confirm compliance but doesn’t guarantee the report is actually useful.
B.
Industry templates save effort but rarely fit the organization’s unique context.
C.
Asking the sponsor about reprioritization sidesteps the BA’s responsibility to uncover the root of stakeholder dissatisfaction.
D.
This is critical to help align the report with real stakeholder needs.
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