Bob and Susan are business analysts for their organization. They are examining two materials that could be used in an upcoming project. They aretesting the materials and measuring the results of each test to compare the materials to each other. This process will help Bob and Susan determine which material is best for their upcoming project.
What type of process are Bob and Susan completing with these materials?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Benchmarking is the process of comparing the performance or quality of a product, service, or process against a standard or best practice. Bob and Susan are benchmarking the materials by testing them and measuring the results to see how they compare to each other. This will help them select the best material for their project.
References:
CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 6: Enterprise Analysis, page 217.
BABOK Guide, Version 3, Section 3.4: Strategy Analysis, page 50.