CAPM Practice: Determine how to gather requirements

When expert time is scarce, preparation is paramount. BAs should research available documentation first, come to sessions with targeted questions, and structure sessions to maximize insight per minute. Efficient use of expert time demonstrates professionalism and increases willingness to participate.

**Why not A:** Gathering requirements from less knowledgeable stakeholders as a substitute for expert input compromises quality. Non-experts may provide inaccurate or incomplete information, leading to flawed requirements that are costly to correct later.

**Why not B:** Waiting indefinitely for expert availability wastes valuable project time and creates schedule risk. Proactive preparation and efficient session planning are far better strategies than delaying requirements work entirely.

**Why not D:** Relying solely on written questionnaires eliminates the interactive dialogue that is essential for eliciting tacit knowledge, asking follow-up questions, and resolving ambiguities. Questionnaires alone cannot replace the depth of a well-structured expert session.