PC-BA-FBA Exam Training Practice Tests (BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0)]

Question 1

Every night, at midnight, a system automatically raises invoices for customers that have placed orders that day. The invoice is sent electronically by email to customers.
What is the event that triggers the production of invoices?

A. Midnight on the system clock. B. The receipt of an order from a customer. C. The batch invoice production job. D. The email system.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Business Analysis competencies are divided into three groups.
Which of the following are the groups of competencies for a Business Analyst?

A. Behavioural skills and personal qualities. B. Project Management Support. C. Techniques. D. b, c and e. E. Business Knowledge. F. IT skills.

Correct Answer: F

Question 3

Which of the following statements about outsourcing of systems development is correct?

A. It has meant that it is no longer necessary for analysts to define rigorous, accurate and complete user requirements. B. It has been a significant catalyst in organisations for the development of a business analysis function. C. It has meant that the programming of solutions is usually undertaken in countries where labour costs are high. D. It has eliminated the need for effective contract management between the customer and the supplier of the outsourcing.

Correct Answer: B

Question 4

One of the stages of the Business Activity Process Model is 'Consider the perspectives'.
Which of the following would be particularly relevant in this stage?

A. Cost Benefit Analysis B. PESTLE analysis. C. Requirements Modelling. D. Business Activity Modelling

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following would BEST be managed with the keep satisfied" stakeholder management strategy?"

A. Those with some power/influence and some interest in the project. B. Those with high power/influence and some interest in the project. C. Those with high power/influence and no interest in the project. D. Those with some power/influence and high interest in the project.

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

What is the MoSCoW principle used for?

A. To analyse stakeholders. B. To determine strategy. C. To prioritise requirements. D. To define a root definition.

Correct Answer: C

Question 7

An organisation called Quality Signs' makes display signs for commercial customers.
Which of the following are MOST likely to be the Actors in a CATWOE analysis?

A. The competitors of Quality Signs. B. The sign makers of Quality Signs. C. The Managing Director of Quality Signs. D. The customers of Quality Signs.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

Which of the following models shows the driving and resisting forces of change?

A. Five forces model. B. Force field analysis. C. Power/impact grid. D. Learning cycle.

Correct Answer: B

Question 9

A system holds information about an employee; Mike Berry.
Which of the following is Mike Berry an example of?

A. A class. B. An object C. An operation. D. An attribute

Correct Answer: B

Question 10

Which stage of the requirements engineering process precedes requirements validation?

A. Requirements elicitation B. Requirements documentation C. Requirements analysis. D. Requirements management.

Correct Answer: C

Question 11

Which investigation technique is supported by use case' descriptions?

A. Questionaires. B. Scenario Analysis. C. Document Analysis D. Interviewing.

Correct Answer: B

Question 12

Which of the following terms may be used to describe the attitude of a stakeholder who is NOT in favour of the project but is probably not actively opposed to it?

A. Neutral. B. Critic. C. Opponent. D. Blocker.

Correct Answer: B

Question 13

Who is the target of the value proposition?

A. The Customer B. The Competitor. C. The Sponsor. D. The Supplier,

Correct Answer: A

Question 14

Which of the following types of activity help identify the KPI's of an organisation?

A. The planning activities. B. The doing activities. C. The monitoring activities. D. The control activities.

Correct Answer: A

BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 - PC-BA-FBA Exam Practice Test