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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities

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What is 'impact analysis' as performed by the BA when a change request is submitted?

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Correct answer: Assessing the effect of a proposed change on existing requirements, design, schedule, budget, and stakeholders before the change is approved

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Impact analysis evaluates the ripple effects of a proposed change — which requirements it affects, what design must change, how it affects schedule and budget, and whether it creates new risks. BAs perform this analysis to inform change control decisions.

**Why not B:** Analyzing the project manager's impact on team morale is an HR or team dynamics concern, not impact analysis in the context of change requests. Impact analysis specifically evaluates how a proposed change affects project requirements, design, schedule, and budget.

**Why not C:** Evaluating market impact of the completed project is a post-delivery strategic assessment, not impact analysis for change requests. Change request impact analysis occurs during the project when a modification is proposed, assessing effects on existing project elements.

**Why not D:** Reviewing financial impact on the annual budget is a financial planning activity, not the BA's impact analysis for a change request. The BA's impact analysis focuses on the ripple effects across requirements, design, schedule, and risks within the project scope.

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