BAPv5 Practice Exams and Training Solutions for Certifications [Q31-Q55]

Topic	Details
Topic 1	Analysing and Managing Stakeholders: In this section of the exam, the topics covered explain the activities required to engage stakeholders. It also covers identifying generic stakeholder categories using the stakeholder wheel and how to utilize the CATWOE technique to analyze stakeholder perspectives.
Topic 2	Developing a Business Case: In this section of the exam, the topics covered include how to explain the rationale for the development of a business case. It also covers how to identify the contents of a business case, identify tangible and intangible costs and benefits risks and their potential impact. Moreover, the section covers how to relate the business case to the business change lifecycle.
Topic 3	Establishing the Target State: In this section, the topics covered include utilizing a business activity mode and how to pinpoint the five activities included in a BAMExplain the three types of business events.
Topic 4	Analyzing the Current State: This section of the exam covers choosing the most viable method methods to research the business situation and how to utilize tools to represent the current business situation.

NEW QUESTION 31
A Business Analyst is reviewing the stakeholder management strategy for a high profile I Human Resources (HR) protect.
Following an organizational restructure, Harvey’s role has changed from Director of Operations to Director of HR and he has Inherited sponsorship of the project. Harvey was previously involved in the project, but had little interest because his focus was on the Operational Projects that he sponsored.
Which of the following sets of stakeholder management strategies represent appropriate approaches for Harvey; firstly for when the project started and secondly now that his role has changed?

Keep watch; Constant active management

Ignore; Constant active management

Keep on side; Constant active management

Ignore; Keep informed.

NEW QUESTION 32
A Business Analyst and a project Manager are producing a business case for an initiative, which aims to improve the cyber defense of a large financial services provider.
They met recently to review progress, and made the following notes for the next draft:
The benefits of cyber will be describes in quantitative terms, so we will need to describe these Qualitatively.
We need to make it clear that we have fully explored the solution market, and we have considered a range of approaches to meeting the objectives of this project.
The threat posed to the organization from cyber attack, and therefore the justification for the project, needs to be clearly articulated.
Which of the following sets of elements of a business case will cover ALL of these points?

Description of the current situation. analysis of costs and benefits, options considered

Impact assessment, analysis of costs and benefits, recommendations

Recommendations, risk assessment, options considered

Description of the current situation, impact assessment, risk assessment

A business case is a formal written proposal that details the costs and benefits of a proposed business change or solution. It helps to justify and secure the approval and funding for a proposed business change or solution. A business case typically consists of several elements, such as description of the current situation, analysis of costs and benefits, options considered, recommendations, impact assessment, risk assessment etc. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as it identifies which set of elements of a business case will cover all of these points respectively. Description of the current situation is an element that describes the problem or opportunity that exists in the current state and the need or rationale for a change or solution. It helps to explain what is wrong or missing in the current state and what are the objectives and outcomes of a change or solution. This element will cover the point that the threat posed to the organisation from cyber attack, and therefore the justification for the project, needs to be clearly articulated. Analysis of costs and benefits is an element that evaluates the financial and non-financial impacts of a proposed change or solution. It helps to compare and contrast the costs and benefits of different options or solutions and determine their feasibility and desirability. This element will cover the point that the benefits of cyber will be described in quantitative terms, so we will need to describe these qualitatively. Options considered is an element that identifies and describes the alternative ways of addressing a problem or opportunity. It helps to explore and analyse the pros and cons of different options or solutions and select the best one based on criteria and evidence. This element will cover the point that we need to make it clear that we have fully explored the solution market, and we have considered a range of approaches to meeting the objectives of this project. Option B is not a correct answer, as it does not identify which set of elements of a business case will cover all of these points respectively. Impact assessment is an element that assesses the effects or consequences of a proposed change or solution on people, processes, organisation and technology. It helps to identify who or what will be affected by a proposed change or solution and how they will be affected. This element will not cover any of these points. Recommendations is an element that proposes and justifies the preferred option or solution for addressing a problem or opportunity. It helps to persuade and convince decision makers or influencers to approve and fund a proposed change or solution. This element will not cover any of these points. Option C is not a correct answer, as it does not identify which set of elements of a business case will cover all of these points respectively. Recommendations is an element that proposes and justifies the preferred option or solution for addressing a problem or opportunity. It helps to persuade and convince decision makers or influencers to approve and fund a proposed change or solution. This element will not cover any of these points. Risk assessment is an element that identifies and evaluates the uncertainties or threats that may affect a proposed change or solution. It helps to estimate the likelihood and impact of risks and plan how to avoid or mitigate them. This element will not cover any of these points. Option D is not a correct answer, as it does not identify which set of elements of a business case will cover all of these points respectively. Description of the current situation is an element that describes the problem or opportunity that exists in the current state and the need or rationale for a change or solution. It helps to explain what is wrong or missing in the current state and what are the objectives and outcomes of a change or solution. This element will cover the point that the threat posed to the organisation from cyber attack, and therefore the justification for the project, needs to be clearly articulated. Impact assessment is an element that assesses the effects or consequences of a proposed change or solution on people, processes, organisation and technology. It helps to identify who or what will be affected by a proposed change or solution and how they will be affected. This element will not cover any of these points. Risk assessment is an element that identifies and evaluates the uncertainties or threats that may affect a proposed change or solution. It helps to estimate the likelihood and impact of risks and plan how to avoid or mitigate them. This element will not cover any of these points.

NEW QUESTION 33
Paul has been struggling to make his farm profitable for a number of years Recently, an energy firm has asked him if it can survey his land in order to determine if there is natural gas deep under his fields If there is. they will pay him for the extracted gas.
Paul has discussed this request with his business partner, explaining that he would like to explore the possibility as he feels that any subsequent extraction process is safe, will cause minimal damage to the farm, and will return the farm to profitability. Paul’s business partner disagrees, believing that the process for extracting the gas is dangerous, that the machinery will spoil the landscape and that it would undermine the vision they had of living off the land.
On which element of CATWOE are Paul and his business partner in disagreement?

Customer

Actor

Transformation

Work view

CATWOE is a technique for exploring stakeholder business perspectives by identifying six elements: Customer, Actor, Transformation, Worldview, Owner and Environment. It helps to understand how different stakeholders perceive a business situation or problem and what they expect from a solution. Therefore, option D is the correct answer, as Paul and his business partner are in disagreement on their worldview element of CATWOE. Worldview is the element that describes the beliefs, values, assumptions or principles that underpin a stakeholder’s perspective. It helps to explain why a stakeholder thinks that a business situation or problem is worth addressing or solving. Paul and his business partner have different worldviews regarding the possibility of extracting natural gas from their land. Paul believes that it is a safe, profitable and reasonable option that will improve their financial situation. His business partner believes that it is a dangerous, unattractive and unacceptable option that will compromise their vision of living off the land. Option A is not a correct answer, as Paul and his business partner are not in disagreement on their customer element of CATWOE. Customer is the element that describes who benefits from or is affected by a business situation or problem or its solution. It helps to identify who are the main beneficiaries or victims of a business situation or problem or its solution. Paul and his business partner have the same customer, which is themselves as the owners of the farm. Option B is not a correct answer, as Paul and his business partner are not in disagreement on their actor element of CATWOE. Actor is the element that describes who carries out or performs a business situation or problem or its solution. It helps to identify who are responsible for implementing or delivering a business situation or problem or its solution. Paul and his business partner have the same actor, which is themselves as the owners of the farm. Option C is not a correct answer, as Paul and his business partner are not in disagreement on their transformation element of CATWOE. Transformation is the element that describes what changes or processes take place in a business situation or problem or its solution. It helps to identify what inputs are converted into outputs in a business situation or problem or its solution. Paul and his business partner have the same transformation, which is extracting natural gas from their land.

NEW QUESTION 34
Why would a Business Analyst use a consensus Business Activity Model (BAM) in gap analysis?

To assess how tar the organisation’s current activities support the desired situation

To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation

To determine which activities in the desired situation are not financially feasible

To establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation

NEW QUESTION 35
Efua is planning to use Design Thinking to improve the m-store customer experience She has asked you to suggest good techniques to help with the different stages.
Looking at the list of techniques and stages below which THREE combinations SHOULD be of benefit to Efua?

Prototype: Scenario Analysis

Empathise Customer Journey Map

Evaluate Mind Mapping

Create Personas

Define Current user needs or problems.

Design Thinking is an approach for solving complex problems by focusing on human needs and desires. It involves five stages: empathise, define, ideate, prototype and test. Therefore, options B, D and E are correct answers, as they suggest good techniques to help with the different stages of Design Thinking. Empathise is the stage where the problem is explored from the perspective of the users and their emotions, motivations and pain points are understood. A good technique to help with this stage is Customer Journey Map, which is a visual representation of the steps and emotions that a user goes through when interacting with a product or service. It helps to identify the pain points and opportunities for improvement in the user experience. Create is the stage where the users are represented by creating personas, which are fictional characters that embody the characteristics, goals and needs of a typical user group. Personas help to empathise with the users and design solutions that suit their preferences and expectations. Define is the stage where the problem is clearly defined and articulated based on the insights gained from the empathise stage. A good technique to help with this stage is Current user needs or problems, which is a statement that summarises what the users need or want to achieve and what prevents them from doing so. It helps to focus on the core problem and set the direction for ideation. Option A is not a correct answer, as Prototype is not a stage of Design Thinking, but a technique that can be used in the Prototype stage. Prototype is the stage where the ideas are turned into tangible and testable prototypes that can be used to demonstrate and evaluate the solutions. A good technique to help with this stage is Scenario Analysis, which is a technique that explores how different scenarios or situations could affect the outcomes of the solutions. It helps to test the feasibility and desirability of the prototypes. Option C is not a correct answer, as Evaluate is not a stage of Design Thinking, but a technique that can be used in the Test stage. Test is the stage where the prototypes are tested with real users and feedback is collected and analysed to refine and improve the solutions. A good technique to help with this stage is Mind Mapping, which is a technique that organises and visualises information in a hierarchical and associative way. It helps to capture and structure feedback and identify patterns and insights.

NEW QUESTION 36
A business analyst has created a Business Activity Model (BAM) for a sales call centre. The model includes the following activities:
* Take control actions.
* Define telesales skills.
* Monitor call quality.
* Determine sales targets.
* Research target customers.
Which three activity categories are represented in the list?

Enabling, Planning, and Controlling.

Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling.

Doing, Enabling, and Monitoring.

Doing, Planning, and Enabling.

NEW QUESTION 37
Marketing is primarily concerned with the 4Ps: product, promotion, price and price. The institute of Analysis (IoA) offers qualification in system analysis. A number of interviews have been held with senior stakeholders, including the marketing Manager. Here are two five of the activities that have been identified by stakeholders:
a) Agree new qualifications.
b) Upgrade the website.
c) Recruit new examiners.
d) Register candidates.
e) Analyze website activity.
Which of these activities would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the loA?

b. d and e.

a. b and e

a, c and d

b, c and e

Marketing is primarily concerned with the 4Ps: product, promotion, price and place. These are the elements of the marketing mix that an organisation can control or adjust to influence customer demand and satisfaction. Therefore, option B is the correct answer, as it identifies which of these activities would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. Option A identifies ‘b’ (upgrade the website), ‘d’ (register candidates) and ‘e’ (analyse website activity) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are incorrect examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as they are not related to any of the 4Ps. Option B identifies ‘a’ (agree new qualifications), ‘b’ (upgrade the website) and ‘e’ (analyse website activity) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are correct examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as they are related to some of the 4Ps. ‘A’ (agree new qualifications) is related to product, as it involves developing and offering new qualifications that meet customer needs and expectations. ‘B’ (upgrade the website) is related to promotion, as it involves improving and communicating the features and benefits of qualifications to potential customers. ‘E’ (analyse website activity) is related to place, as it involves monitoring and evaluating how customers access and purchase qualifications through online channels. Option C identifies ‘a’ (agree new qualifications), ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) and ‘d’ (register candidates) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are incorrect examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) is not related to any of the 4Ps. Option D identifies ‘b’ (upgrade the website), ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) and ‘e’ (analyse website activity) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are incorrect examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) is not related to any of the 4Ps.

NEW QUESTION 38
Imani has been asked to prepare a SWOT analysis for her company, which sells van insurance Her investigation has revealed that The company is a UK-based company which sells insurance in the UK and Ireland. The recent increase in home shopping has led to a corresponding increase in delivery drivers and vehicles across both markets However, the call centre, which serves both markets, has not been able to deal with the large influx of calls this has resulted in It is unclear whether in the longer term the call centre capacity needs to be expanded due to customers moving to digital channels and new regulatory hurdles, following Brexit. to trading in Ireland.
Which THREE of the following SHOULD be included in the SWOT analysis?

Opportunity

Weakness

Threat

Strength

Technology

Explanation
A SWOT analysis is a technique for identifying and evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that affect an organisation or project. It helps to assess the internal and external factors that influence the performance and potential of the organisation or project. Therefore, options A, B and C are correct answers, as they should be included in the SWOT analysis for the company that sells van insurance. They describe different types of factors that affect the company’s situation and prospects. Option A describes an opportunity, which is a favourable or advantageous circumstance or situation that arises from the external environment and that can be exploited to achieve the objectives of the organisation or project. An example of an opportunity is the increase in home shopping, which has led to an increase in delivery drivers and vehicles across both markets. This creates a potential demand for van insurance that the company can cater to. Option B describes a weakness, which is a negative or unfavourable characteristic or situation that arises from the internal environment and that can hinder or prevent the achievement of the objectives of the organisation or project. An example of a weakness is the inability of the call centre to deal with the large influx of calls, which may result in poor customer service, dissatisfaction and loss of business. Option C describes a threat, which is a harmful or adverse circumstance or situation that arises from the external environment and that can endanger or damage the achievement of the objectives of the organisation or project. An example of a threat is the new regulatory hurdles following Brexit, which may affect the company’s ability to trade in Ireland and reduce its market share and revenue. Option D is not a correct answer, as strength is not a factor that has been discovered in the investigation for the SWOT analysis. A strength is a positive or favourable characteristic or situation that arises from the internal environment and that can facilitate or enhance the achievement of the objectives of the organisation or project. Option E is not a correct answer, as technology is not a type of factor that can be included in a SWOT analysis. Technology is an aspect of the external environment that can affect an organisation or project positively or negatively, depending on how it is used or adapted to.
References: BCS Practitioner Certificate in BAP Specimen, page 34.

NEW QUESTION 39
A large consultancy organization has assigned its BA. Girby, to a client called MetalCor, a manufacture of component for washing machines and fridge freezers. The management team of MetalCor need some help in understanding the problems they are experiencing with their production line. Recently. Reproduction has dipped to a record low and more parts are being return as fully.
Production line staff blame each other and the more staff Girby speaker to, the more issue she identifies. She having difficulty keeping track of the arising themes and how they relate to each other.
Which of the following would enable Girby to model the arising themes and how they relate to each other?

Mind map

Business activity model

Rich picture.

Business process model

Explanation
A mind map is a technique for organising and visualising information in a hierarchical and associative way. It helps to generate, structure and classify ideas and concepts and show how they are related or connected.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as a mind map would enable Girby to model the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A mind map would help to identify the main theme or problem (declining production) and the sub-themes or causes (staff blaming each other, more parts being faulty etc.) and arrange them in a tree-like structure. A mind map would help to use colours, symbols, images and keywords to represent and emphasise the themes and their relationships. A mind map would help to analyse and evaluate the themes and their relationships and identify any patterns or gaps that may exist. Option B is not a correct answer, as a business activity model is not a technique for modelling the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A business activity model is a technique for modelling business activities within an organisation or project at a high level of abstraction. It helps to understand what an organisation does, how it does it, who does it, where it does it and why it does it. Option C is not a correct answer, as a rich picture is not a technique for modelling the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A rich picture is a technique for drawing a holistic view of a complex situation or problem using informal symbols and images. It helps to capture the main elements and aspects of a situation or problem and how they interact or influence each other. Option D is not a correct answer, as a business process model is not a technique for modelling the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A business process model is a technique for modelling business processes within an organisation or project at a low level of abstraction. It helps to understand how business processes are performed or delivered in terms of inputs, outputs, activities, tasks, roles, rules, events etc.
References: BCS Practitioner Certificate in BAP Specimen, page 36.

NEW QUESTION 40
The management of a chain of hotels has decided that one of its critical success factors (CSF) is to ‘provide excellent customer service’ The below measures have been suggested.
Which THREE of these are appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) for the CSF ‘provide excellent customer service”?

The number of customers who make use of their in-room mini bar

The percentage of customers who use the leisure facilities

The number of customers who complain.

The percentage of customers who join the hotel loyalty scheme

The percentage of customers who return

NEW QUESTION 41
Marketing is primarily concerned with the 4Ps: product, promotion, price and price. The institute of Analysis (IoA) offers qualification in system analysis. A number of interviews have been held with senior stakeholders, including the marketing Manager. Here are two five of the activities that have been identified by stakeholders:
a) Agree new qualifications.
b) Upgrade the website.
c) Recruit new examiners.
d) Register candidates.
e) Analyze website activity.
Which of these activities would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the loA?

b. d and e.

a. b and e

a, c and d

b, c and e

Explanation
Marketing is primarily concerned with the 4Ps: product, promotion, price and place. These are the elements of the marketing mix that an organisation can control or adjust to influence customer demand and satisfaction.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer, as it identifies which of these activities would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. Option A identifies ‘b’ (upgrade the website), ‘d’ (register candidates) and ‘e’ (analyse website activity) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are incorrect examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as they are not related to any of the 4Ps. Option B identifies
‘a’ (agree new qualifications), ‘b’ (upgrade the website) and ‘e’ (analyse website activity) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are correct examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as they are related to some of the 4Ps. ‘A’ (agree new qualifications) is related to product, as it involves developing and offering new qualifications that meet customer needs and expectations. ‘B’ (upgrade the website) is related to promotion, as it involves improving and communicating the features and benefits of qualifications to potential customers. ‘E’ (analyse website activity) is related to place, as it involves monitoring and evaluating how customers access and purchase qualifications through online channels. Option C identifies ‘a’ (agree new qualifications), ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) and ‘d’ (register candidates) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are incorrect examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) is not related to any of the 4Ps. Option D identifies ‘b’ (upgrade the website), ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) and ‘e’ (analyse website activity) as activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA. These are incorrect examples of activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA, as ‘c’ (recruit new examiners) is not related to any of the 4Ps.
References: BCS Practitioner Certificate in BAP Specimen, page 39.

NEW QUESTION 42
ParcelGo is a distribution company. Parcels arrive at its warehouse, where the inbound team use handheld barecode scanners to acknowledge their receipt. Parcels are then loaded onto pallets for onward distribution.
A project as been commissioned to replace the labour-intensive process and introduce a fully-automated system ha reads he barecodes pf parcels as they pass along a coveryor belt, automatically delivering to the correct area of the warehouse for onward distribution.
Staff from the inbound have informed their manager that about 30% of parcels either do not have barcodes, or the barcodes are obscured. The team currently resolves this issue manually. But the concerned that the new automated system will be able to do this. The staff members are also worried the system will make their roles redundant.
Using a holist approach, which element of the POPIT model need further investigation in order to address the team’s concerns?

Process and technology

Information and technology

People and process

People and organisation

NEW QUESTION 43
Elizabenth is an external consultant who is helping a company streamline its process. She has not worked for this company before.
The managing director (MD) has explained that some of the line managers feel that this work is unnecessary, whilst others are concerned that their staff will be made redundant as a result of her recommendations. He is keen for Elizabeth to get an understanding Elizabeth with an of organization staff and for the involve line manager in formulating potential improvements. The MD has provided Elizabeth with an organizational chart, detailing the business areas she needs to investigate, as well as the names of the line managers involved.
To understand the concerns of operational staff and line managers, which pair of techniques SHOULD she use first?

Document analysis and mind maps.

Observation and scenario analysis

Business activity modeling and fishbone diagrams.

Interviews and rich pictures.

NEW QUESTION 44
A retail store is looking to build an enhanced online presence. They currently have a limited e-commerce capability, with products listed online but no integration with their inventory system. They want to improve their online shopping experience and fully integrate their other applications with the website.
Which of the following actions would be performed as part of a gap analysis?

Creation of a Gantt chart to plan the timelines for the digital transformation project.

Develop a RACI matrix to define roles and responsibilities in the existing retail operations.

Conduct a brainstorming session to generate ideas on how to improve the online customer journey.

Identification of new and improved business capabilities as part of the TOM.

NEW QUESTION 45
You have been asked to create a Business Case for a project to streamline parcel delivery. The expectation is that the project will lead to substantial year-on-year savings. When considering the Business Change Lifecycle, in how many of its stages would you normally have activity relating to the Business Case?

2

3

4

5

NEW QUESTION 46
A large consultancy organization has assigned its BA. Girby, to a client called MetalCor, a manufacture of component for washing machines and fridge freezers. The management team of MetalCor need some help in understanding the problems they are experiencing with their production line. Recently. Reproduction has dipped to a record low and more parts are being return as fully.
Production line staff blame each other and the more staff Girby speaker to, the more issue she identifies. She having difficulty keeping track of the arising themes and how they relate to each other.
Which of the following would enable Girby to model the arising themes and how they relate to each other?

Mind map

Business activity model

Rich picture.

Business process model

A mind map is a technique for organising and visualising information in a hierarchical and associative way. It helps to generate, structure and classify ideas and concepts and show how they are related or connected. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as a mind map would enable Girby to model the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A mind map would help to identify the main theme or problem (declining production) and the sub-themes or causes (staff blaming each other, more parts being faulty etc.) and arrange them in a tree-like structure. A mind map would help to use colours, symbols, images and keywords to represent and emphasise the themes and their relationships. A mind map would help to analyse and evaluate the themes and their relationships and identify any patterns or gaps that may exist. Option B is not a correct answer, as a business activity model is not a technique for modelling the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A business activity model is a technique for modelling business activities within an organisation or project at a high level of abstraction. It helps to understand what an organisation does, how it does it, who does it, where it does it and why it does it. Option C is not a correct answer, as a rich picture is not a technique for modelling the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A rich picture is a technique for drawing a holistic view of a complex situation or problem using informal symbols and images. It helps to capture the main elements and aspects of a situation or problem and how they interact or influence each other. Option D is not a correct answer, as a business process model is not a technique for modelling the arising themes and how they relate to each other. A business process model is a technique for modelling business processes within an organisation or project at a low level of abstraction. It helps to understand how business processes are performed or delivered in terms of inputs, outputs, activities, tasks, roles, rules, events etc.

NEW QUESTION 47
A business case contains the following in its management summary:
‘The recommended option meets the new regulatory requirements. It will ensure our products remain in the marketplace and be the first to receive compliance certification, which will enhance our reputation as the market leader New business policies and processes will be introduced, which may temporarily reduce productivity. The action plan will be communicated to all staff at the next monthly meeting?
Which TWO categories of costs and benefits are described in this extract?

Tangible costs

Intangible costs.

Tangible benefits

Intangible benefits

Irregular costs

NEW QUESTION 48
PopUp Packaging is applying design thinking to a new project. In researching techniques to support this activity, it has come across divergent and convergent thinking.
Which stage of the Design Thinking Process should divergent and convergent thinking benefit?

Create.

Define.

Empathise.

Ideate.

NEW QUESTION 49
A software development company has been receiving increased customer complaints about the user interface of their new mobile app, leading to a drop in user engagement and app downloads.
Which of the following will enable a business analyst to identify the root causes of the problematic attitudes observed by the company?

Mind map

Empathy map

Rich pictures

NEW QUESTION 50
A business analyst has been carrying out investigations into a problem situation However, it is clear to the business analyst that, even after a number of interviews with individual stakeholders, some stakeholder s views still conflict.
Which investigation technique SHOULD be used to resolve the conflict and gain a consensus?

Scenario analysis.

Questionnaire

Observation

Workshop

A workshop is a technique for conducting group discussions and activities with stakeholders to elicit, analyse, validate and prioritise their views and needs. It helps to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders and resolve conflicts or issues. Therefore, option D is the correct answer, as a workshop would help the business analyst to resolve the conflict and gain a consensus among stakeholders who have different views after individual interviews. A workshop would help to bring together the conflicting stakeholders in one place and time and enable them to share and compare their views openly and constructively. A workshop would help to identify and address the sources and reasons of the conflict and find common ground and mutual understanding among stakeholders. A workshop would help to generate and evaluate different options or solutions that satisfy all or most of the stakeholder views and agree on the best one for further development and implementation. Option A is not a correct answer, as scenario analysis is not a technique for resolving conflict and gaining consensus among stakeholders who have different views after individual interviews. Scenario analysis is a technique for exploring how different scenarios or situations could affect the outcomes or impacts of an organisation or project. It helps to test the feasibility and desirability of different options or solutions under various circumstances or assumptions. Option B is not a correct answer, as questionnaire is not a technique for resolving conflict and gaining consensus among stakeholders who have different views after individual interviews. Questionnaire is a technique for collecting information from stakeholders by asking them predefined questions in written form. It helps to elicit quantitative or qualitative data from a large number of stakeholders in an efficient and consistent way. Option C is not a correct answer, as observation is not a technique for resolving conflict and gaining consensus among stakeholders who have different views after individual interviews. Observation is a technique for gathering information from stakeholders by watching them perform their tasks or activities in their natural environment. It helps to analyse how stakeholders work in practice and identify their implicit or tacit needs.

NEW QUESTION 51
The directors of Swift Despatch believe they might be able to improve their service and reduce costs by opening a distribution centre in Coventry A team has been created to investigate this further, including representatives of logistics, property and marketing Yasmin has been asked to advise on how the Business Case should be progressed at this point.
What SHOULD she advise?

Create a high level Business Case

Create a detailed Business Case

It is too early to work on the Business Case

Confirm with the directors the costs and benefits

A high level Business Case is a document that provides a preliminary rationale and justification for a proposed business change or solution. It helps to establish the feasibility and desirability of the project and secure initial approval and funding for further investigation and development. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as creating a high level Business Case would be the best activity to undertake at this point for introducing a new procurement system. A high level Business Case would help to define the problem or opportunity that motivates the project, identify and compare different procurement solutions based on their expected benefits, costs, risks and impacts, and recommend the preferred option for further analysis and evaluation. A high level Business Case would provide a solid foundation for proceeding with the project and preparing a detailed Business Case later on. Option B is not a correct answer, as creating a detailed Business Case would not be an appropriate activity to undertake at this point for introducing a new procurement system. A detailed Business Case is a document that provides a comprehensive rationale and justification for a proposed business change or solution. It helps to confirm the viability and worthiness of the project and secure final approval and funding for implementation and delivery. A detailed Business Case would require conducting extensive research and analysis on the preferred procurement solution and presenting its definitive benefits, costs, risks and impacts. A detailed Business Case would be premature and unnecessary at this point, as it would depend on the outcome of the high level Business Case first. Option C is not a correct answer, as it is too early to work on the Business Case would not be an appropriate activity to undertake at this point for introducing a new procurement system. Working on the Business Case is an essential activity for any project that involves significant business change or investment. It helps to provide evidence and support for the project and ensure its alignment with the organisation’s strategy and objectives. Working on the Business Case would not be too early at this point, as it would help to establish the feasibility and desirability of the project and secure initial approval and funding for further investigation and development. Option D is not a correct answer, as confirming with the directors the costs and benefits would not be an appropriate activity to undertake at this point for introducing a new procurement system. Confirming with the directors the costs and benefits would require preparing a high level Business Case first to estimate and compare the financial implications of different options and recommend the best one for further development and implementation. Confirming with the directors the costs and benefits without preparing a high level Business Case first would risk providing inaccurate or incomplete information that may not reflect the value or feasibility of the project.

NEW QUESTION 52
During a project meeting, a key stakeholder with high interest and high power over the project proposes a new software feature that they would urgently like included in scope. This feature hasn’t been discussed before.
What is the most appropriate action to take as the meeting facilitator?

Politely interrupt the stakeholder and suggest discussing the new feature at a later time to stay on agenda.

Quickly jot down the key points of the new feature and continue with the meeting without further discussion.

Encourage the stakeholder to explain the new feature and its potential impact while noting down relevant details.

Disregard the stakeholder’s suggestion as it deviates from the meeting agenda and focus on the planned topics.

NEW QUESTION 53
TeamClothing sells clothes through its shops based around the country If a customer in a shop cannot find the item they wish to buy. a sales assistant can order it for them online and when it arrives, the customer can then collect the item from the shop Customers may also order directly from TeamClothing’s website Orders from the website are usually delivered to the customer’s home address Online customers also automatically receive a monthly catalogue from the firm, which lists current offers Three events are of particular interest:
Shop sales assistants ordering items for a customer online Customers ordering through the website Sending a monthly catalogue to website customers How would these events be classified’?

External = 1; Time-based = 1; Internal = 1.

External = 2, Time-based = 1

Internal = 2; Time-based = 1.

External = 3

NEW QUESTION 54
ForestRetreat organises events in national forests and woodland, including log cabin accommodation and transport. It has recently purchased a new woodland plot and plans to offer events there in the summer, but there is much to do in preparation. A local builder has been commissioned to construct the log cabins. A volunteer organisation will work with ForestRetreat to provide transport for customers who are attending the events. The senior officer for the south east region of ForestRetreat has been asked to oversee the development of the new woodland plot.
Which stakeholder group is not represented in this scenario?

Manager.

Partner.

Supplier.

Employee.

NEW QUESTION 55
Imani has been asked to prepare a SWOT analysis for her company, which sells van insurance Her investigation has revealed that The company is a UK-based company which sells insurance in the UK and Ireland. The recent increase in home shopping has led to a corresponding increase in delivery drivers and vehicles across both markets However, the call centre, which serves both markets, has not been able to deal with the large influx of calls this has resulted in It is unclear whether in the longer term the call centre capacity needs to be expanded due to customers moving to digital channels and new regulatory hurdles, following Brexit. to trading in Ireland.
Which THREE of the following SHOULD be included in the SWOT analysis?

Opportunity

Weakness

Threat

Strength

Technology

A SWOT analysis is a technique for identifying and evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that affect an organisation or project. It helps to assess the internal and external factors that influence the performance and potential of the organisation or project. Therefore, options A, B and C are correct answers, as they should be included in the SWOT analysis for the company that sells van insurance. They describe different types of factors that affect the company’s situation and prospects. Option A describes an opportunity, which is a favourable or advantageous circumstance or situation that arises from the external environment and that can be exploited to achieve the objectives of the organisation or project. An example of an opportunity is the increase in home shopping, which has led to an increase in delivery drivers and vehicles across both markets. This creates a potential demand for van insurance that the company can cater to. Option B describes a weakness, which is a negative or unfavourable characteristic or situation that arises from the internal environment and that can hinder or prevent the achievement of the objectives of the organisation or project. An example of a weakness is the inability of the call centre to deal with the large influx of calls, which may result in poor customer service, dissatisfaction and loss of business. Option C describes a threat, which is a harmful or adverse circumstance or situation that arises from the external environment and that can endanger or damage the achievement of the objectives of the organisation or project. An example of a threat is the new regulatory hurdles following Brexit, which may affect the company’s ability to trade in Ireland and reduce its market share and revenue. Option D is not a correct answer, as strength is not a factor that has been discovered in the investigation for the SWOT analysis. A strength is a positive or favourable characteristic or situation that arises from the internal environment and that can facilitate or enhance the achievement of the objectives of the organisation or project. Option E is not a correct answer, as technology is not a type of factor that can be included in a SWOT analysis. Technology is an aspect of the external environment that can affect an organisation or project positively or negatively, depending on how it is used or adapted to.