CBAP Business Analyst Exam Prep

Answer: B - Executive sponsors are likely to judge a requirement’s Return on Investment (ROI) or its ability to return in profit what was invested in resources.

Key Takeaway: A requirement’s Return on Investment (ROI) is often a determining factor in whether executive sponsors will accept it or not. If a requirement shows that new software is needed by the company and yet that software would show a weak ROI, sponsors may not consider it. Similarly, if a requirement would lead to the development of solution with a potentially strong ROI, executive sponsors may accept its inclusion in the final requirements document.