The business case for project XCON has been signed off and money has been allocated. The business analyst on the project wants to understand who the stakeholders are. how much authority they have, and how much involvement they want in the project so that a stakeholder management plan can be created.
Which technique SHOULD the business analyst use to gain this understanding?

• A. Power / Interest Grid.
• B. RACI chart
• C. CATWOE
• D. Resource audit

PopUp Packaging is applying design thinking to a new project. In researching techniques to support this activity, it has come across divergent and convergent thinking.
Which stage of the Design Thinking Process should divergent and convergent thinking benefit?

• A. Define.
• B. Ideate.
• C. Empathise.
• D. Create.

You have been asked to create a Business Case for a project to streamline parcel delivery. The expectation is that the project will lead to substantial year-on-year savings. When considering the Business Change Lifecycle, in how many of its stages would you normally have activity relating to the Business Case?

• A. 5
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 2

Paula is a business analyst working for a small bespoke furniture manufacturing company. The newly appointed chief executive, Beverly, has asked Paula to lead an initiative to refresh and restate (where necessary) the organization's plan for the next financial year. Paula recently led a planning worksope with senior managers and has made the following notes about issues raised in the worshop:
The company....
a) Aims to supply 10% of the local bespoke furniture market by the end of the financial year.
b) Will Invest In local radio advertising and appoint a creative team to develop an appropriate advertisement c) Will await the final draft of the annual accounts before considering investing in a new range of high-tech chairs.
d) Will adopt new 3D printing technologies to gain an advantage when quoting for bespoke furniture designs e) Recognises that bespoke furniture will always be more expensive than mass-produced, standard furniture Which of these notes will go into her MOST analysis?

• A. a, b and c.
• B. a, b and d.
• C. a, d and e
• D. b, c and e.

Nastya is the CEO of a large technology firm, which develops new and innvolvative nanotechnology. Below is an email she has sent to her management team:
Dear Team,
Recent media coverage has revealed that our competitors have lower costs. It is important that we get back to our suppliers to see il they can secure a better component pnce for the next version of our NanoVac range Let's also consider the energy costs of our labs, I'm mindful that costs are rising due to investment in renewable power-1 want us to negotiate with our energy supplier to get a better deal.
I've also been reading reports on social responsibility and sustainability and I'd like a lull review of the biodegradability of the packaging of all our products- we don't want media attention for being a technology company that wastes natural resources.
Our employment regulations also need revisiting as there have been changes to pension rules and paternity/maternity rights for workers and I want us to be aware of these Finally, regarding the staff conference I want to launch a new staff development programme, which aims to identify and develop the rising stars in our business People development should be a key priority in our next annual plan.
Thanks. Nastya."
Which elements of PESTLE are identified in this email?

• A. Environmental, Political. Socio-Cultural.
• B. Economic, Environmental, Legal
• C. Political, Legal. Economic
• D. Socio-Cultural. Technological. Economic