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According to the BABOK® Guide, one of the elements of the conduct elicitation activity is tracking the time actually spent eliciting the requirements. This element helps to provide a basis for future planning by comparing the actual time spent with the planned time, identifying the variances, and analyzing the causes and impacts of the variances. Tracking the time actually spent eliciting the requirements also helps to monitor the progress and performance of the elicitation activities, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the elicitation techniques, and improve the estimation and scheduling of future elicitation activities. The other options are not elements of the conduct elicitation activity, although they may be related to it. The number of stakeholders that did not participate in the requirements elicitation is an element of the confirm elicitation results activity, which helps to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the elicitation outcomes. The cost of actually eliciting the requirements is an element of the manage requirements traceability activity, which helps to track the relationships and dependencies among the requirements and other project deliverables. The changes that entered the scope throughout the requirements elicitation activities are an element of the maintain requirements activity, which helps to manage the changes and updates to the requirements throughout the project life cycle. References:

• BABOK® Guide v3, section 4.2, page 108-109
• Conducting elicitation activity – The Functional BA, paragraph 1
• Prepare for Elicitation, paragraph 2
• Elicitation and Facilitation—Tools, Tips, and Techniques, paragraph 2

Categorizing and ranking requirements is a technique of prioritizing requirements based on multiple criteria and dimensions. Categorizing requirements by type of work can help to group the requirements that have similar characteristics, such as functional, non-functional, technical, or business requirements. Ranking requirements within each category by ease of implementation to difficulty of implementation can help to determine the effort, time, and resources needed to implement the requirements, as well as the potential risks and dependencies. This approach can help Zoe to plan the solution delivery and to balance the scope, quality, cost, and schedule of the project. References: BABOK Guide v3, page 52; CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, page 160.

 Data flow diagramming is a technique that shows how data moves through a system, from external entities, through processes, to data stores. Data flow diagrams can be used to model the current state or the desired state of a system, and to identify gaps or redundancies in data processing. Data flow diagrams can also be decomposed to lower levels of detail to show the sub-processes and data elements involved in each function. Functional decomposition, work decomposition, and organization modeling are different techniques that can be used to break down a system, a project, or an organization into smaller components, but they do not focus on the data movement. References:

• BABOK® Guide, p. 10, 98-99
• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, p. 240-241
• Certified Business Analysis Professionalâ„¢ (CBAP®) | Coursera, Course 2, Week 2, Video: “Data Flow Diagrams”

 A request for proposal (RFP) is a type of procurement document used to request proposals from prospective sellers of products or services. An RFP describes the problem or need, the desired solution, the evaluation criteria, and the contractual terms and conditions. An RFP invites sellers to submit a detailed proposal that explains how they will meet the buyer’s requirements and expectations. An RFP is used when the buyer has a complex or high-value problem or need, and wants to compare different approaches and solutions from various sellers. A request for quote (RFQ) is a type of procurement document used to request price quotations from prospective sellers of products or services. An RFQ describes the specifications, quantity, quality, and delivery schedule of the products or services. An RFQ invites sellers to submit a fixed-price quotation that indicates the cost of providing the products or services. An RFQ is used when the buyer has a well-defined or standard problem or need, and wants to compare the prices and terms from various sellers. A request for information (RFI) is a type of procurement document used to request general information from prospective sellers of products or services. An RFI describes the problem or need, the objectives, and the scope of the project. An RFI invites sellers to provide information about their capabilities, experience, references, and feedback. An RFI is used when the buyer has a vague or unclear problem or need, and wants to gather more information and knowledge from various sellers. A request for bid (RFB) is a type of procurement document used to request bids from prospective sellers of products or services. An RFB describes the specifications, quantity, quality, and delivery schedule of the products or services. An RFB invites sellers to submit a sealed bid that indicates the cost of providing the products or services. An RFB is used when the buyer has a well-defined or standard problem or need, and wants to select the lowest bidder among the qualified sellers. References: CBAP® Handbook, CBAP® Exam Prep Study Guide, Project Management Institute

The plan business analysis activities process involves defining the tasks and resources needed to perform the business analysis work. The inputs to this process are the business analysis approach, the organizational process assets, the stakeholder list, roles, and responsibilities, and the business analysis performance assessment. The list of identified risks is not an input to this process, but rather an output of the identify risks process, which is part of the business analysis planning and monitoring knowledge area. References: BABOK Guide v3, page 37; CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, page 75.

 According to the BABOK® Guide, one of the tasks of defining the business need is to review the requirements stated documentation and ensure that it reflects the actual business requirements, not a description of the solutions. This is important because the business need should be based on the underlying problem or opportunity, not on a predetermined solution. The other options are not relevant to this task. References: BABOK® Guide, v3, p. 30; CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, p. 36.

System thinking is a type of analytical thinking that involves understanding how the components of a system interact with each other and affect the whole. System thinking helps the business analyst to see the big picture, identify the root causes of problems, and design solutions that address the system as a whole. System thinking is essential for conducting requirements elicitation for a process that involves people, processes, and technology, as these are interrelated and interdependent elements of a system. The other options are not types of analytical thinking, but rather techniques or skills that can be used in different situations. References:

• 9.1 Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving, paragraph 1
• Business Analysis Blog | Systems Thinking – An Analyst’s Essential Trait, paragraph 1
• Top 11 Most Effective Business Analysis Techniques | 2024, paragraph 2

A bidders conference is a meeting that brings all of the potential vendors together to discuss the statement of work and the request for proposal. A bidders conference is an opportunity for the soliciting organization to clarify any questions or issues regarding the project, the requirements, the evaluation criteria, and the procurement process. A bidders conference also allows the potential vendors to network with each other and explore possible partnerships or subcontracting opportunities. A bidders conference is different from a contract bidding meeting, which is a meeting where the soliciting organization evaluates and selects the winning vendor. A bidders conference is also different from a status meeting, which is a meeting that provides updates on the progress and performance of a project. A bidders conference is not a qualified vendors meeting, which is a meeting that pre-qualifies vendors based on their capabilities and experience. References:

• RFP: A Quick Guide to Request for Proposals (Templates Included), paragraph 8
• How to Write a Statement of Work for Any Industry | Smartsheet, paragraph 9
• 50+ SAMPLE Vendor Request for Proposal in PDF, paragraph 3
• The Ultimate RFP Guide: Steps, Guidelines & Template for Requests for …, paragraph 5