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 Risk Analysis and Management is a technique that involves identifying, assessing, and treating the uncertainties and potential negative impacts that may affect the requirement or the solution. Risk Analysis and Management can help the BA to identify scenarios that would alter the benefit delivered by a requirement, because it can help the BA to quantify and prioritize the risks, determine the appropriate responses and mitigation strategies, and monitor and control the risk exposure and outcomes. Risk Analysis and Management can also help the BA to communicate and report the risk status and issues to the stakeholders and the organization, and to ensure that the requirement delivers the expected value and benefit. Metrics and Key Performance Indicators, Data Modeling, or Document Analysis are not the best options for identifying scenarios that would alter the benefit delivered by a requirement, because they are either too specific, too general, or not directly related to the risk analysis and management process. References:

• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 8: Solution Evaluation, page 346
• Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide, Version 3, Chapter 8: Solution Evaluation, section 8.4: Assess Solution Limitations, page 158
• Business Analysis Professional Resources, IIBA Resource Collection, Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide
• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Skillsoft Book, Chapter 8: Solution Evaluation, page 346

The elicitation scope defines the boundaries of the elicitation activity and ensures that the BA and the stakeholders focus on the relevant information and avoid unnecessary details or tangential points. The elicitation scope helps the BA to communicate the purpose, objectives, and expected outcomes of the elicitation activity to the stakeholders, and to manage their expectations and participation. The elicitation scope is influenced by the business domain, corporate culture, group dynamics, and expected outputs, as these factors affect the type and level of information that is needed and available for the project. References:

• BABOK Guide v3, Section 4.1.1: Prepare for Elicitation - Inputs1
• Preparing for elicitation – The Functional BA2
• What Is Elicitation: Top Requirement Elicitation Techniques for 20243

A Gantt chart is a graphical tool that represents the duration of activities against a calendar. It shows the start and end dates, dependencies, and progress of each activity in a project. A Gantt chart can help project managers to plan, schedule, monitor, and control the project activities. It can also help to identify the critical path, which is the longest sequence of activities that determines the minimum time required to complete the project. References:

• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, page 47
• What Is a Gantt Chart? | Definition & Examples | APM
• Activity Duration Estimates: Definition, Importance and Techniques - Indeed, under What are activity duration estimates?

Focus groups are directed conversations for gathering ideas, opinions, and attitudes about a product, service, problem, or opportunity. Focus groups are a type of elicitation technique that involves bringing together a group of selected stakeholders, usually potential or actual users or customers, and facilitating a structured discussion on a specific topic. Focus groups help to explore the needs, expectations, preferences, and perceptions of the stakeholders, as well as to generate new ideas or solutions. Focus groups also help to identify the commonalities and differences among the stakeholders, as well as the risks and opportunities related to the product, service, problem, or opportunity. References: IIBA BABOK Guide v3, section 4.2.4, page 114; CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, chapter 4, page 176; CBAP Exam Questions - Institute i4, question 244.