You are the business analyst for your organization. You are coaching Tom about the different approaches to business analysis. Which type of business analysis approach has the most business analysis work at the beginning of the project or during the start of a project phase?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
A plan-driven approach to business analysis is one that follows a predefined and detailed plan for the project or project phase. This approach typically involves more upfront business analysis work to elicit, analyze, and document the requirements before the solution development begins. A plan-driven approach is suitable for projects that have a clear and stable scope, low uncertainty, and high predictability. Examples of plan-driven approaches are waterfall, predictive, and sequential methods. References:
Business Analysis Expert Certification, CCBA® | IIBA®, section "The Experienced Business Analysis Professional" CERTIFICATION OF CAPABILITY IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS, section "4. Review the Exam Blueprint"