Graded Quiz: Introduction to Project Management in Business Projects :Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management (IBM Business Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

Question 1

How would you apply the Stacey Matrix to choose a project management approach?

❌ Assessing technical tools and techniques
✅ Analyzing requirement uncertainty
❌ Determining project objectives
❌ Evaluating stakeholder engagement

Explanation:
The Stacey Matrix helps determine the right approach by assessing uncertainty and complexity of requirements and solutions.

Question 2

At which stage does a business analyst perform a needs assessment?

❌ Monitoring stage
✅ Initiation stage
❌ Executing stage
❌ Planning stage

Explanation:
A needs assessment is done early to justify the project and define its purpose, which happens during Initiation.

Question 3

What is the second PMBOK (6th Edition) process group?

❌ Initiation
✅ Planning
❌ Closing
❌ Execution

Explanation:
PMBOK process groups follow this order: Initiation → Planning → Execution → Monitoring & Controlling → Closing.

Question 4

Which approach delivers in phases with few changes later?

✅ Incremental approach
❌ Iterative approach
❌ Agile approach
❌ Predictive approach

Explanation:
An incremental approach delivers functionality in stages while keeping requirements mostly stable.

Question 5

Best entry-level BA certification for someone with limited experience?

✅ Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
❌ Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
❌ Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
❌ Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Explanation:
ECBA is designed specifically for entry-level business analysts with limited practical experience.

Question 6

When should the requirements traceability matrix be developed?

❌ Initiation stage
❌ Controlling stage
❌ Monitoring stage
✅ Planning stage

Explanation:
The RTM is created during Planning, once requirements are defined and before execution begins.

Question 7

Which approach predicts the final product at the beginning?

❌ Iterative approach
❌ Agile approach
✅ Predictive approach
❌ Incremental approach

Explanation:
The Predictive (Waterfall) approach defines scope, schedule, and deliverables upfront.

Question 8

Which model measures current performance and implements improvements?

❌ Extreme Programming
✅ Six Sigma
❌ Waterfall
❌ Lean model

Explanation:
Six Sigma (DMAIC) focuses on measuring performance, analyzing gaps, improving processes, and controlling results.

Question 9

How do BA and PM interact during initiation?

❌ Budget planning
❌ Resource allocation
❌ Risk management
✅ Alignment with business goals

Explanation:
During initiation, both roles focus on aligning the project with business objectives and value.

Question 10

Best certification for a junior BA wanting deeper project-based experience?

❌ Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
❌ IIBA-ECBA
✅ PMI-PBA
❌ IIBA-CBAP

Explanation:
PMI-PBA suits professionals with foundational BA knowledge who want to expand project-based business analysis experience.

🧾 Summary Table