Question 1(2 points)

SavRequirements should be defined by ____.

Question 1 options:

	the project sponsor
	the project manager
	subject matter experts with specific knowledge of the work being done.
	personnel who have both subject matter expertise and decision making authority.

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Question 2(2 points)

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Which type of requirement describes features, functions, and characteristics of a product or service?

Question 2 options:

	Solution Requirement
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	Business Requirement
	Functional Requirement

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Question 3(2 points)

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Choose the best answer: how does a project benefit from business analysis?

Question 3 options:

	All listed choices are correct
	Excess work (out of scope) is less likely to occur.
	The project is more likely to be completed on schedule.
	Cost targets are more likely to be met.

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Question 4(2 points)

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How does business analysis benefit from stakeholder participation?

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	Stakeholders are more likely to "buy-in" (support) the results.
	Stakeholders are more likely to attend required meetings.
	Stakeholders are more likely to provide financial support for the effort.
	Stakeholders are less likely to complain about the time required for their participation.

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Question 5(6 points)

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Which of the following types of requirements would be used to specify security controls for a database server?

Question 5 options:

	Nonfunctional Requirements
	Solution Requirements
	Transition Requirements
	Stakeholder Requirements

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Question 6(2 points)

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Business analysis is ____.

Question 6 options:

	an evolving discipline
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	does not address cybersecurity needs of an organization
	a well defined set of practices and methods

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Question 7(6 points)

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A business analyst is assisting a team that is developing functional requirements for a new cloud-based network security operations center. Which of the following staff members should she interview?

Question 7 options:

	Chief Information Officer
	Network security engineers
	Cloud services vendor
	Chief Operations Officer

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Question 8(2 points)

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What are the likely benefits of relationship building between projects and business analysts?

Question 8 options:

	Reduction in inefficiency of efforts
	Improved synergy between the teams
	All listed choices are correct
	Reduced confusion amongst stakeholders

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Question 9(2 points)

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Which of the following problems can occur due to the overlap in roles between business analysts and project managers?

Question 9 options:

	Role confusion - who does what isn't always clear.
	Duplication of efforts
	Cost overruns due to conflicting guidance to project teams
	Open conflicts and struggle for control.

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Question 10(2 points)

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A business requirement ___.

Question 10 options:

	describes high level needs of the organization
	specifies goods and services needed by the business to operate
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	describes the business model used by the organization

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Question 11(6 points)

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Which of the following types of requirements would be used to specify functions required of network security appliances, e.g. a firewall or IDPS.

Question 11 options:

	Business Requirement
	Solution Requirement
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	Functional Requirement

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Question 12(2 points)

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What is the purpose of a "project requirement?"

Question 12 options:

	To specify the deliverables of the project.
	To define the cost, scope, and quality targets.
	Project requirements focus on execution of the project.
	None of the listed choices are correct.

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Question 13(2 points)

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Who performs business analysis?

Question 13 options:

	Trained and certified business analysts.
	Anyone responsible for performing the tasks associated with business analysis
	Project managers and staff
	Managers responsible for business areas

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Question 14(2 points)

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How are PMI Standards developed?

Question 14 options:

	Collaboration between Subject Matter Experts
	Voluntary Consensus Development Process
	Committees in Government Agencies
	Delphi Focus Groups

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Question 15(2 points)

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The choice of business analysis practices depends upon _____.

Question 15 options:

	the type of business
	organizational and methodological norms
	stakeholder preference
	the industry that a business belongs to

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Question 16(2 points)

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A requirement is ___. (choose the best definition)

Question 16 options:

	None of the listed choices are correct.
	a formally defined statement of need
	a business capability meeting operational needs
	a needed capability that can be supplied by a product or service

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Question 17(2 points)

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Business analysis includes which of the following?

Question 17 options:

	Elicitation of stakeholder requirements
	All listed choices are correct
	Identification of business problems
	Determination of business needs

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Question 18(2 points)

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What does PMI stand for?

Question 18 options:

	Presidential Management Internship
	Project Management Institute
	Program Manager Institute
	Pragmas, Models, and Indicators

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Question 19(2 points)

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Which of the following is a benefit of business analysis?

Question 19 options:

	Time, scope, and cost constraints will be met for projects using business analysis techniques.
	Threats to the business will be identified so that they can be mitigated
	Vulnerabilities will be identified early when they can be fixed.
	Stakeholders will feel more engaged and participate more fully in the business.

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Question 20(6 points)

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What document should a Nofsinger Principal prepare when starting a new consulting engagement for cybersecurity related services?

Question 20 options:

	Risk Assessment
	Consulting Agreement
	Business Case
	Project Management Plan

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Question 21(2 points)

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What is a business case?

Question 21 options:

	a plan, budget, and schedule for a project
	a formal analysis used by an organization to justify spending money
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	a set of actions likely to increase profits and decrease costs

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Question 22(2 points)

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How does business analysis support business operations?

Question 22 options:

	By helping identify business processes that can be improved
	By helping executives design strategies and plans
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	By helping identify market opportunities for future expansion

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Question 23(2 points)

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Why did Bay & Shore General Store hire Nofsinger Consultants?

Question 23 options:

	To help develop a risk assessment required by their lenders
	To help the company develop better use cases for e-commerce operations
	To help the company expand their retail sales
	To help the company prepare its form 10-K

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Question 24(6 points)

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Nofsinger's consulting team needs to better understand the customer purchasing process in order to identify risks for Bay & Shore General Store's e-Commerce operations. Which of the following documents should be requested from the client?

Question 24 options:

	Online Product Catalog
	Use Cases
	Cloud Hosting Contract
	IT Security Architecture

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Question 25(2 points)

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Principals in a consulting firm?

Question 25 options:

	develop relationships with clients and manage consulting engagements
	guide employees as they develop subject matter expertise
	manage the cost, quality, and schedule for consulting engagements
	provide analytical skills during consulting engagements

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Question 26(2 points)

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Why do Nofsinger's clients hire consultants?

Question 26 options:

	To solve engineering problems
	To create new designs for robots
	To obtain expert knowledge and analytical skills.
	To develop marketing plans for e-commerce

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Question 27(2 points)

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Why did Sifers-Grayson hire Nofsinger Consultants?

Question 27 options:

	To help build a cybersecurity program for the company
	To identify threats to the company's internal operations
	To help address compliance requirements for federal contracts
	None of the listed choices are correct.

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Question 28(2 points)

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Why does a business need cybersecurity?

Question 28 options:

	to ensure accuracy in financial reports
	to comply with export/import regulations
	to prevent theft and deter fraud
	to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and other business assets

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Question 29(2 points)

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What types of products and services does Sifers-Grayson sell?

Question 29 options:

	Industrial Control Systems
	Robots & Drones
	All listed choices are correct.
	Systems Engineering Services

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Question 30(2 points)

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What type of company is Bay & Shore General Store?

Question 30 options:

	Corporation
	Sole Prioprietorship
	Publicly Traded Retailer
	Limited Partnership

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Question 31(2 points)

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What is the main goal of a business?

Question 31 options:

	To sell products and make money
	To meet customer needs
	To ensure compliance with government regulations
	To make a profit

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Question 32(2 points)

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Which of the following skills are needed by Nofsinger's consultants?

Question 32 options:

	Retail Management
	General Management Skills including Strategic Planning
	Soft Skills: interviewing, meeting facilitation, costing, and scheduling
	Cybersecurity Management

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Question 33(2 points)

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Which of the following are needed to create a cybersecurity program in a business?

Question 33 options:

	a business plan, budget, and schedule
	People, policies, processes, and technologies
	a plan of action and milestones
	None of the listed choices are correct.

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Question 34(2 points)

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What does gold plating mean?

Question 34 options:

	giving every client the best effort of all consultants
	including work that, while valuable, was not agreed to in advance by the customer
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	unethical padding of charges

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Question 35(6 points)

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Which of the functional areas of a business is the most different between Sifers-Grayson and Bay & Shore General Store?

Question 35 options:

	Security Functions
	Technical Functions
	Commercial Functions
	General Management Functions

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Question 36(2 points)

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Which of the following functions of a business helps managers understand profitability?

Question 36 options:

	Accounting & Finance
	Commercial
	Technical
	General Management

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Question 37(2 points)

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What is the purpose of the case study in CSIA 350?

Question 37 options:

	To present information about business analysis.
	To guide students in meeting the course objectives
	To present information about businesses and their operations.
	To explain the course syllabus and schedule

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Question 38(2 points)

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What is cyberspace?

Question 38 options:

	the opposite of meet-space
	None of the listed choices are correct.
	a creation of mind and imagination facilitated by technology
	the place where the Internet of Things devices live

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