Exam CBAP topic 1 question 62 discussion

Risk Analysis is focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks associated with a solution. While it's an important part of evaluating a solution, it is not primarily used to identify the solution approach itself. Why not other options: A. Benchmarking – Compares existing solutions to industry best practices, helping identify potential solution approaches. B. Decision Analysis – Helps evaluate different solution options to determine the best approach. D. Brainstorming – Generates multiple potential solution approaches through collaborative discussions.

I say the solution is B. Here is why: Babok V3 pg 54 Defines Solution Approach as "The solution approach describes whether solution components will be created or purchased, or some combination of both." therefore the techniques required should happen BEFORE the implementation of the solution. A, C and D are all used to decide the approach whilst B is only done AFTER the decison/s have been made. According to Babok v3 Decision Analysis page 161 is then used to rate/assess "the design options and to establish which one is most appropriate to meet the enterprise’s requirements."

Determine solution approach is not a Task in Babok v3. Is it the equivalent of Determine Change Strategy? If yes, then C is indeed the right answer.

I think Risk analysis in this context would help in selecting the best solution to recommend after several solution approaches have been determined already.

If put in reality, why "risk analysis" is not included in determining solutions approach?

BABOK V3.0, 7.5.4, page 154, point 1 is descriping Solution Approaches, so check 7.5.6 in page 155 and 156, you can find the Techniques.

They are all techniques but Risk Analysis is an activity to identify risks so C is the answer