Exam CCBA topic 1 question 80 discussion

Explanation: The risk analysis is not an input but rather a technique or activity performed during the prioritization process. The inputs to prioritizing requirements include: Business need (B) → To align priorities with organizational goals. Requirements management plan (C) → Defines prioritization criteria and process. Business case (D) → Provides cost-benefit context for prioritization. Why Risk Analysis Is Not an Input: Risk analysis is conducted during prioritization to evaluate requirements’ risks, but it is not a pre-existing input. BABOK Reference (Chapter 5: Requirements Life Cycle Management - Prioritize Requirements): Inputs include the business need, requirements, and management plan, while risk analysis is part of the prioritization method.

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BABOK Section 5.2: Prioritize Requirements, the five inputs for prioritizing requirements are business need, requirements management plan, business case, stakeholder engagement approach, and requirements architecture. While risk is a factor that may influence the prioritization process, risk analysis itself is not listed as a direct input in this task. Instead, the prioritization of requirements considers factors like business need and business case, which inherently include considerations of risk without requiring a separate risk analysis input.