IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) ECBA Question # 18 Topic 2 Discussion
ECBA Exam Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion:
Question #: 18
Topic #: 2
You are being mentored by a senior colleague. As part of an initiative, your colleague has suggested that you seek a better understanding of the business need. Which task will provide the desired outcome?
A.
Begin to engage stakeholders in elicitation activities.
The correct answer is C. Analyzing the current state helps the business analyst understand why a need exists, what problems or opportunities are present, what capabilities are available, and what internal or external conditions influence the need for change. This task provides the foundation for understanding the business need before moving toward solutions. Option A is too broad; stakeholder engagement supports analysis but does not itself define the business need. Option B is only one elicitation technique and may contribute information, but it is not the task that produces a broader understanding. Option D comes later because the future state should be defined after understanding the current situation, the problem, and the drivers for change.
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