Scope modelling in business analysis

Scope models describes the essence of one or more boundaries and place components inside or outside those boundaries.

Scope models are usually used to define the boundaries of control, change, a solution, or a need.

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Sequence diagrams in business analysis

Business analysts use sequence or event diagrams to model the logic of management scenarios by showing the information passed between objects in the system through the execution of the scenario.

A sequence diagram shows how processes are connected during a … Read the rest

Stakeholder mapping in business analysis

Business analysts use stakeholder lists to help analyze stakeholders and their attributes.

It is used to spot all potential sources of requirements so that solutions made involving stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication are the best options for the stakeholder and … Read the rest

State modeling in business analysis

Business analysts use state modelling to describe and analyze the various potential states of an entity within a system. This includes how that entity changes from one state to another, and what can happen to the entity when it is … Read the rest

Survey and questionnaires in business analysis

Business analysts use surveys and questionnaires to gather business analysis information such as information on customers, products, policies, and cultures from the stakeholders.

Surveys and questionnaires are used to present a set of questions to the stakeholders, whose responses are … Read the rest

SWOT analysis for business analysts

SWOT analysis is an uncomplicated but effective tool that is used to assess an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in both internal and external environments.

SWOT analysis is used to identify the general state of an organization both
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Vendor assessment in business analysis

Business analysts use vendor assessment to evaluate the ability of a vendor to deliver and support a product or service.

If the solution is being provided by an external vendors there may be particular requirements in regards to the involvement … Read the rest

Workshops in business analysis

A workshop is an event attended by key stakeholders for a particular period of time. They are used by business analysts to bring stakeholders together and work together to achieve a preset goal.

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CBAP/CCBA preparation questions – Introduction

When preparing for the CBAP or CCBA exam, there are some basic business analysis information that you should know.

Here are some CBAP/CCBA examination preparation questions and answers on those foundational business analysis information.

Instruction: Read the questions carefully and … Read the rest

CBAP/CCBA preparation questions – BA planning and monitoring

The Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring knowledge area is made up of tasks which are used to organize and coordinate the efforts of both the business analysts and the stakeholders in the organization.

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