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Top 10 interview questions for a
Business Analyst interview
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Business Analysts play a crucial role in processing, interpreting, and documenting
business processes, services, software, and products through data analysis. They
are responsible for enhancing the decision-making processes in the organization by
evaluating current and existing business data. Here are the frequently asked
Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers to build your career as a
Business Analyst.
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1. What are the responsibilities of a Business Analyst?
A business Analyst is responsible for connecting with an organization's stakeholders to
clarify and finalize the project requirements, guide the project team in project
planning, designing, and validating the developed components. The BA should
possess adequate domain knowledge and the ability to filter business requirements
among the stakeholders.
2. What is SDLC?
SDLC is an abbreviation for Software Development Life Cycle, which is a structured
process used to define the process of developing high-quality software by meeting all
the project requirements. This process contains various phases based on the SDLC
model used:
● Planning
● Designing
● Developing
● Testing
● Deploying
● Maintenance
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3. What are various types of SDLC models?
The following are the various types of SDLC models:
● Agile Development
● Spiral Model
● Waterfall Model
● Evolutionary Prototyping Model
● V-Shaped Model
● Iterative and Incremental Method
4. What are the various types of documents handled by a Business Analyst?
The following are the various types of documents prepared and handled by
Business Analysts:
● Functional Requirement Specification
● Software Requirement Specification
● Requirement Management Plan
● Test Cases
● Use Cases
● User Stories
● Project Vision Documents
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5. Define INVEST?
INVEST is a mnemonic for Agile software development projects used to
prepare the checklist and assess the quality of a user story. The INVEST stands
for:
● Independent
● Negotiable
● Valuable
● Estimate
● Small
● Testable
6. List out some of the tools used by the Business Analyst?
● Microsoft Word
● Microsoft Excel
● Powerpoint Presentation
● MS Projects
● Microsoft Visio
● ERP systems
● Image capturing devices such as Screenpresso, Camtasia, Snagit, etc.
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7. List out some of the diagrams handled by a Business Analyst?
● Process Flow Diagram
● Use Case Diagram
● Activity Diagram
● Entity-Relationship Diagram
● Collaboration Diagram
● Sequence Diagram
● Class Diagram
8. Explain BPMN Diagram?
BPMN stands for Business Process Modeling Notation, a standard diagram for
business processes. It provides a comprehensive and intuitive graphic
notation that helps to understand easily by technical and non-technical
stakeholders. The BPMN diagram consists of four main components:
Connecting objects, Data, Flow objects, and Swimlanes.
9. What is a Process Flow Diagram?
A Process Flow Diagram (PFD) is a sequential representation of a process that
represents the relation between major components of the process. It helps to
standardize and optimize the process and enhance the business process.
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10. List out the skills required to become a Business Analyst?
The following are the list of skills required to become a business analyst:
● Business Analysis Skills
● Requirement Analysis
● Work Breakdown
● Documentation
● Analytical skills
● Decision making
● Technical Skills
● MS Office
● Good knowledge of SDLC and DDLC
● Basic Programming Knowledge
● Good knowledge of Operating Systems
● Fundamental Skills
● Good Communication skills
● Management skills
● Research and understanding skill
● Management skills
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InfosecTrain is the best training and consultancy platform in advanced
IT security and cybersecurity domains. It offers instructor-led training
with certified and well-experienced trainers who are specialized in the
respective domains. To build your cybersecurity or Information
security career, check out our courses and enroll now.
About InfosecTrain
• Established in 2016, we are one of the finest
Security and Technology Training and
Consulting company
• Wide range of professional training programs,
certifications & consulting services in the IT
and Cyber Security domain
• High-quality technical services, certifications
or customized training programs curated with
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experience in the domain
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  • 1. Top 10 interview questions for a Business Analyst interview www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com
  • 2. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com Business Analysts play a crucial role in processing, interpreting, and documenting business processes, services, software, and products through data analysis. They are responsible for enhancing the decision-making processes in the organization by evaluating current and existing business data. Here are the frequently asked Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers to build your career as a Business Analyst.
  • 3. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com 1. What are the responsibilities of a Business Analyst? A business Analyst is responsible for connecting with an organization's stakeholders to clarify and finalize the project requirements, guide the project team in project planning, designing, and validating the developed components. The BA should possess adequate domain knowledge and the ability to filter business requirements among the stakeholders. 2. What is SDLC? SDLC is an abbreviation for Software Development Life Cycle, which is a structured process used to define the process of developing high-quality software by meeting all the project requirements. This process contains various phases based on the SDLC model used: ● Planning ● Designing ● Developing ● Testing ● Deploying ● Maintenance
  • 4. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com 3. What are various types of SDLC models? The following are the various types of SDLC models: ● Agile Development ● Spiral Model ● Waterfall Model ● Evolutionary Prototyping Model ● V-Shaped Model ● Iterative and Incremental Method 4. What are the various types of documents handled by a Business Analyst? The following are the various types of documents prepared and handled by Business Analysts: ● Functional Requirement Specification ● Software Requirement Specification ● Requirement Management Plan ● Test Cases ● Use Cases ● User Stories ● Project Vision Documents
  • 5. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com 5. Define INVEST? INVEST is a mnemonic for Agile software development projects used to prepare the checklist and assess the quality of a user story. The INVEST stands for: ● Independent ● Negotiable ● Valuable ● Estimate ● Small ● Testable 6. List out some of the tools used by the Business Analyst? ● Microsoft Word ● Microsoft Excel ● Powerpoint Presentation ● MS Projects ● Microsoft Visio ● ERP systems ● Image capturing devices such as Screenpresso, Camtasia, Snagit, etc.
  • 6. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com 7. List out some of the diagrams handled by a Business Analyst? ● Process Flow Diagram ● Use Case Diagram ● Activity Diagram ● Entity-Relationship Diagram ● Collaboration Diagram ● Sequence Diagram ● Class Diagram 8. Explain BPMN Diagram? BPMN stands for Business Process Modeling Notation, a standard diagram for business processes. It provides a comprehensive and intuitive graphic notation that helps to understand easily by technical and non-technical stakeholders. The BPMN diagram consists of four main components: Connecting objects, Data, Flow objects, and Swimlanes. 9. What is a Process Flow Diagram? A Process Flow Diagram (PFD) is a sequential representation of a process that represents the relation between major components of the process. It helps to standardize and optimize the process and enhance the business process.
  • 7. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com 10. List out the skills required to become a Business Analyst? The following are the list of skills required to become a business analyst: ● Business Analysis Skills ● Requirement Analysis ● Work Breakdown ● Documentation ● Analytical skills ● Decision making ● Technical Skills ● MS Office ● Good knowledge of SDLC and DDLC ● Basic Programming Knowledge ● Good knowledge of Operating Systems ● Fundamental Skills ● Good Communication skills ● Management skills ● Research and understanding skill ● Management skills
  • 8. www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com InfosecTrain is the best training and consultancy platform in advanced IT security and cybersecurity domains. It offers instructor-led training with certified and well-experienced trainers who are specialized in the respective domains. To build your cybersecurity or Information security career, check out our courses and enroll now.
  • 9. About InfosecTrain • Established in 2016, we are one of the finest Security and Technology Training and Consulting company • Wide range of professional training programs, certifications & consulting services in the IT and Cyber Security domain • High-quality technical services, certifications or customized training programs curated with professionals of over 15 years of combined experience in the domain www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com
  • 10. Our Endorsements www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com
  • 11. Why InfosecTrain Global Learning Partners Flexible modes of Training Tailor Made Training Post training completion Certified and Experienced Instructors Access to the recorded sessions www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com
  • 12. Our Trusted Clients www.infosectrain.com | sales@infosectrain.com
  • 13.
  • 14. Contact us Get your workforce reskilled by our certified and experienced instructors! IND: 1800-843-7890 (Toll Free) / US: +1 657-722-11127 / UK : +44 7451 208413 sales@infosectrain.com www.infosectrain.com