Exam CBAP topic 1 question 135 discussion

Actual exam question from IIBA's CBAP

Question #: 135
Topic #: 1

You are preparing the business case for a proposed solution in your organization. You need to identify several components for the business case including an assessment of the risks the solution may contain.
Which one of the following is the best definition of a risk as it pertains to the business case?

A. Risk is an uncertain event or condition that may have both positive and negative affects on the solution.
B. Risk is an uncertain event that can cause the organization to lose more monies than it invests in the solution.
C. Risk is a potential event that can cause the solution to fail.
D. Risks are threats to the organization's success.

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by Jules_Cmrfrd at Nov. 6, 2023, 5:27 a.m.

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Nobita135

6 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

In business analysis and project management, a risk is defined as an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, can have either a positive (opportunity) or negative (threat) effect on the project’s objectives, including its cost, scope, timeline, or quality. When preparing a business case, assessing both types of risks helps ensure comprehensive planning and decision-making.

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Farooq_95

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: A

BABOK v3 10.7.3.3 defines Risk is context of Business case as "Risks are potential problems that may have a negative impact on the solution". Hence, A is correct. Risks may have positive impacts on solution as well but BABOK specifically uses terminology 'Risk' in terms of negative impact and term 'opportunities' for positive impact. (Refer BABOK v3 6.3.2 important note) But, C is incorrect because a risk includes all uncertain events that can have negative impact on the solution including failure but does not only include events that can cause failure.

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