1.1. What is Business Analysis?

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Business Analysis in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about the goal of identifying problems and opportunities.

2. 2.

   What is a Business Analyst? What do they do?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between business and technology.

3. 3.

   What is Business Analysis primarily concerned with?

   • Identifying technical solutions
   • Understanding business needs and recommending solutions
   • Managing project schedules

   Hint

   Think about what Business Analysis aims to achieve within an organization.

4. 4.

   True or False: A Business Analyst is primarily responsible for project execution.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the primary focus of a BA versus a PM.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with developing a new software for a client. How would you gather requirements effectively? Discuss the methods you would use.

   Hint

   Consider various ways to engage with stakeholders.

6. 6.

   Imagine you are a Business Analyst working on a project that has multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests. How would you manage their differing requirements?

   Hint

   Think about communication strategies and negotiation techniques.