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The BA should create a process model to address the business sponsor’s interest in improving a specific process that is in scope. This is because a process model is a visual representation of how a process works, including its inputs, outputs, activities, roles, events, rules, etc. Creating a process model can help to analyze and improve a process by identifying its current state, problems, gaps, opportunities, and desired future state. The other options are not as relevant or helpful as creating a process model. References:

BABOK Guide, section 10.25: Process Modeling

CCBA Practice Test, question 111

 According to the BABOK® Guide, a business case is a document that provides the justification for initiating a project or an investment. A business case typically includes the following elements: the problem or opportunity statement, the objectives and expected outcomes, the proposed solution and alternatives, the costs and benefits analysis, the risks and assumptions, and the recommendations and conclusions. A business case is best suited for presenting how a new segment will deliver value for stakeholders, as it can demonstrate the feasibility, desirability, and viability of the proposed solution, and compare it with other possible options. A business case can also help the stakeholders to make informed decisions and to secure the necessary resources and support for the project. References:

[BABOK® Guide], section 7.1: Prepare Business Case

CCBA Exam Questions & Answers with Explanations, question 423

 Requirements management tools provide a means to document traceability and change of requirements and designs. Requirements management tools are software applications that support the documentation, analysis, tracking, prioritization, approval, and change management of requirements4. They can help to establish relationships and dependencies among requirements, solution components, designs, tests, and other artifacts. They can also help to record and monitor changes to requirements and designs, as well as their audit and approval history. References: 4: BABOK Guide v3, Section 9.6

The BA should store the requirements package on a secure shared drive that has access control and encryption to protect the sensitive information from unauthorized access or modification. This will ensure that the requirements are available for future reference and can be traced to the solution. Printing the requirements package and distributing it to stakeholders in person may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the information. Archiving the requirements package in the business analysis portal may not provide adequate security measures for sensitive information. Sending the requirements package to stakeholder in a password protected email may expose the information to interception or hacking. References: [A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)], Chapter 3: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Section 3.6: Plan Requirements Management Process, Task 3.6.2: Define Requirements Change Process, Page 58. [Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide], Chapter 3: Requirements Elicitation and Analysis, Section 3.7: Requirements Traceability, Page 66.