A business analyst (BA) asked two stakeholders with approval authority to approve the requirements. The stakeholders are being asked to confirm that:
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The stakeholders are being asked to confirm that organizational value will be created from the investment when the BA asked them to approve the requirements. This means that the stakeholders are being asked to agree that the requirements will deliver benefits or outcomes that are aligned with the strategic goals or objectives of the organization. The organizational value can be measured or estimated by various criteria such as return on investment, customer satisfaction, competitive advantage, etc.
The other options are incorrect because:
Option B is incorrect because all questions have been answered is not what the stakeholders are being asked to confirm when the BA asked them to approve the requirements, but what the BA should ensure before asking them to approve the requirements. This means that the BA should address any queries, doubts, or concerns that the stakeholders may have regarding the requirements.
Option C is incorrect because project priorities are agreed upon is not what the stakeholders are being asked to confirm when the BA asked them to approve the requirements, but what the BA should facilitate among the stakeholders before asking them to approve the requirements. This means that the BA should help the stakeholders to rank or order the requirements based on their importance, urgency, feasibility, risk, or dependency.
Option D is incorrect because relevant legal and regulatory needs are met is not what the stakeholders are being asked to confirm when the BA asked them to approve the requirements, but what the BA should ensure during defining and documenting the requirements. This means that the BA should comply with any standards or rules that are imposed by external authorities or bodies on an industry or sector.
References:
BABOK Guide v3, section 4.6: Requirements Life Cycle Management
CCBA Exam Questions, question 34