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Decision analysis is not an input, but a technique that can be used to assess proposed solutions. Decision analysis involves evaluating the feasibility, benefits, risks, and impacts of various solution options and selecting the best one based on predefined criteria and stakeholder preferences. The inputs for the assess proposed solution process are requirements, assumptions and constraints, and solution options. Requirements are the desired capabilities and conditions of the solution. Assumptions and constraints are the factors that affect the solution design and implementation. Solution options are the alternative ways to meet the requirements within the assumptions and constraints. References:

• BABOK® Guide, p. 121-122
• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, p. 295-296
• Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) | Coursera, Course 2, Week 4, Video: “Assess Proposed Solution”

Enterprise analysis is the business analysis knowledge area that involves defining the business need, assessing the capability gaps, determining the solution approach, defining the solution scope, and building the business case. In this scenario, the activity of examining the workflow and internal processes for order fulfillment and identifying the business problems and opportunities is part of the enterprise analysis. The purpose of this activity is to understand the current state of the organization and its environment, and to propose a solution that can address the business need and deliver value to the stakeholders. References:

• BABOK® Guide, p. 16-17
• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, p. 83-84
• Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) | Coursera, Course 1, Week 4, Video: “Enterprise Analysis”

Active observation is a technique of observing the behavior and activities of stakeholders while asking questions or participating in the work. Active observation can help to gain a deeper understanding of the work processes and environment of the stakeholders, as well as any issues or challenges they face. Active observation can also help to build rapport and trust with the stakeholders, and to elicit tacit or implicit knowledge that may not be easily expressed. In this case, Martha is using active observation by workingalongside Sarah and helping her complete the work, so that Martha can understand all of the steps Sarah must complete. References: BABOK Guide v3, page 97; CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, page 163.

A requirements workshop is a type of elicitation technique that involves carefully selected stakeholders and subject matter experts for a short, intensive period (usually for one to a few days) to define and document the requirements for a solution. A requirements workshop is also known as a joint application development (JAD) session or a facilitated workshop. The benefits of a requirements workshop include increased stakeholder collaboration, consensus building, creativity, and productivity. A requirements workshop is facilitated by a business analyst or a professional facilitator, who guides the participants through a structured agenda and ensures that the objectives of the workshop are met. References:

• BABOK Guide, section 4.2.5.1, page 108
• CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, chapter 5, page 173
• Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) | Coursera, course 2, week 3, video 3.1