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BCS BA15 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis |
| Exam Number: | BA15 / FBA15 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | £200 (UK, excl. VAT); varies internationally |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Closed-book, Computer-based |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Related Certifications: | BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Accredited Training Providers Recommended Textbook: Business Analysis 4th Edition |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Booking BCS Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctoring or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; open to all interested in business analysis |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/business-analysis/foundation-certificate-in-business-analysis/ |
BCS BA15 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Stakeholder Analysis and Management | 10% | - Communication and engagement strategies - Stakeholder identification and classification - Power/interest matrix |
| Topic 2: Business Analysis Process Model | 5% | - Overview of the process model - Stages and objectives |
| Topic 3: Modelling Business Processes | 10% | - Process improvement techniques - Process models and notations - As-is and to-be processes |
| Topic 4: Making the Business Case | 10% | - Business case structure and content - Feasibility assessment - Cost-benefit analysis |
| Topic 5: Investigation Techniques | 15% | - Scenario analysis and prototyping - Document analysis, questionnaires - Interviewing, workshops, observation |
| Topic 6: Strategic Context for Business Analysis | 7.5% | - PESTLE analysis - SWOT and resource audit - VMOST analysis |
| Topic 7: Defining the Solution | 7.5% | - Gap analysis - Option development and design thinking - POPIT model |
| Topic 8: What is Business Analysis | 5% | - Business change lifecycle - Principles of business analysis - Roles and responsibilities of a business analyst |
| Topic 9: Competencies of a Business Analyst | 2.5% | - T-shaped professional concept - Core competency areas |
| Topic 10: Establishing Requirements | 7.5% | - Requirements documentation - Categories of requirements - Requirements characteristics |
BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis FAQ: Tips, Versions, and Guarantees
BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis is an official BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT exam, catalogued under exam code BA15. Passing it awards the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis certification at the Foundation level. It also connects with BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice, BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Change. It is built for candidates with ambitious aims, and the credential it grants is recognized accordingly.
BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis spans 10 official domains, led by Modelling Business Processes (10%), Defining the Solution (7.5%), and Strategic Context for Business Analysis (7.5%). The complete outline sits above; before getting down to business, look through the whole contents quickly so every later practice session has context.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis exam presents 40 questions within 60 minutes. A practical tip from successful candidates: mark the most difficult questions during practice, exchange notes on them with friends, and repeat them until they stop being difficult. The TestPassKing engine makes that loop fast, and the clock stops being a threat.
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No formal prerequisites; open to all interested in business analysis
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BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis Sample Questions:
What stage immediately precedes testing in the waterfall lifecycle?
- A. Analysis.
- B. Design.
- C. Development.
- D. Implementation.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
- A. b, c and e.
- B. a, d and e.
- C. IT skills.
b. Behavioural skills and personal qualities.
c. Techniques.
d. Project Management Support.
e. Business Knowledge. - D. a, b and e.
- E. b, c and d.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
A business analyst has identified that one of the use cases on a use case diagram contains a large amount of optional processing. This optional processing is so large that he has decided to remove it to a separate use case which can be called by the original use case if required. How should the original use case be linked to the new use case?
- A. By a broken, arrowed line stereotyped with the word <<uses>>.
- B. By a broken, arrowed line stereotyped with the word <<extend>>.
- C. By a broken, arrowed line stereotyped with the word <<include>>.
- D. By a solid line with no arrowhead or stereotype.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
One of Porter's five forces explicitly considers industry competitors. Which of the following is the Key Focus' of this force?
- A. The products offered by Competitors.
- B. A Competitor's external marketing campaign.
- C. Rivalry among existing Competitors.
- D. The market share of known Competitors.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Business rules define how actions are to be performed. Under which of the following headings are business rules considered?
- A. Constraints and operational guidance.
- B. Statutory and internal policies.
- C. Negotiable and non-negotiable limitations.
- D. Explicit or implicit management statements,
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
