2026 Realistic Verified Free BCS BAPv5 Exam Questions [Q35-Q58]

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BCS BAPv5 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Exam Name:	BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice v5.0
Exam Number:	BAPv5
Exam Duration:	60 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions
Exam Price:	£220 – £280 / $280 – $360
Passing Score:	60% (24/40)
Real Exam Qty:	40
Certificate Validity Period:	Lifetime
Recommended Training:	BCS Official Training Providers BCS Business Analysis Resources
Exam Registration:	PeopleCert Exam Booking BCS Official Registration
Sample Questions:	BCS BAPv5 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Online proctored or Onsite at accredited test centres
Pre Condition:	No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis or relevant experience
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/business-analysis/practitioner-certificate-in-business-analysis-practice/

NEW QUESTION 35
A candidate has been offered a position at a start-up pensions company. They have spent some time looking at the company website. They described it as follows:
The website allows you to move almost seamlessly from one piece of information to the next. Each section is concise and well written, with lots of white space in the text. It is muted in tone, using shades of grey and white, with a few choice images used to support the messages.
Which two of the following conclusions could they draw about the pensions company?

It is well established in the industry.

It is a market leading provider.

It has high technical standards.

It positions its product as high quality.

It is very profitable.

NEW QUESTION 36
The diamonds in the Double Diamond model represent the use of Divergent and Convergent thinking to do which one of the following?

Deliver defined timeboxes.

Identify one perspective.

Identify timeboxes.

Deliver the solution.

NEW QUESTION 37
A group of stakeholders at FlyMe travel operators are in a meeting to discus the Business Activity Model (BAM) for a new subsidiary business. They are planning to launch a new offering, which will offer flight bundle’ packages for organization that regularly need to send their staff overseas. The following activities have been identified so far:
a) Monitor flight bundle’ sates
b) Sell “night bundles*
c) Determine demand amongst existing customers
d) Identify potential airline earners
e) Determine ‘flight bundle’ locations,
f) Define bundle pricing.
Although the Operations Director for FlyMe is supportive of the new business proposition, she is not entirely convinced there is a gap in the market, nor is she confident that the idea will be profitable.
With these concerns in mind, which planning activities will she be keen to ensure are discussed before the meeting ends?

c and f

a. c and f

a, b. d and e.

b, d and e

NEW QUESTION 38
At a recent Board Meeting the Directors of an office fitting company ratified the company’s mission as:
To meet or undercut all our competitors’ prices’
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be the company’s vision?

To offer the best value office fitting service

To reduce the cost of office fitting by 5%.

To increase the company’s market share.

To be the premier office fitting company

NEW QUESTION 39
A local council has decided to completely redesign the way it provides library lending services it plans to stop lending books and move towards an entirely online e-book lending model Four activities to be included in the Business Activity Model (BAM) are given below a) Lend books b) Establish licensing arrangements with publishers c) Define lending policies d) Monitor lending usage What will be the dependencies between these activities on the BAM?

c->b->a->d

d->c->a->b

c->d->a->b

c->a->b->d

NEW QUESTION 40
At a recent Board Meeting the Directors of an office fitting company ratified the company’s mission as:
To meet or undercut all our competitors’ prices’
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be the company’s vision?

To offer the best value office fitting service

To reduce the cost of office fitting by 5%.

To increase the company’s market share.

To be the premier office fitting company

NEW QUESTION 41
Bluesky Travel is an independent travel agency specialising in luxury bespoke holidays, which is introducing a new booking process. So far, the following key changes have been made:
1) The new Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software package for making bookings has been installed and is working
2) Data is being migrated from the old computer system to the COTS software package
3) The IT department has documented the configuration of the COTS system
4) The legal department has confirmed that the new COTS system is compliant with company policies.
In taking a holistic approach, which of the following areas of the POPII Model have NOT yet been addressed by the changes identified?

Organisation and process.

Process and people

People and technology

Organisation and information.

NEW QUESTION 42
A business analyst has been discussing the individual perspectives of senior stakeholders using the CATWOE framework. One senior stakeholder has expressed concerns about the possible election of a political party whose manifesto promises to introduce taxes on imported goods. They claim that such taxes would cause the company to have to review its business model.
In which element of CATWOE should the concerns of the senior stakeholder be captured?

Transformation.

Worldview.

Customer.

Environment.

NEW QUESTION 43
You are a project manager tasked with leading the development of a new mobile application for a local community organisation. You realise the importance of understanding the various stakeholders and decide to utilise the power/interest grid analysis technique.
Which of the following steps is not typically involved in conducting a power/interest grid analysis?

Plot stakeholders on the grid where they actually are, not where they should be.

Explore strategies to move stakeholders into different areas of the grid to benefit the project.

Review the grid regularly to manage stakeholders and their relationship to the project.

Implement strategies to effectively engage with stakeholders based on the grid.

The documentation describes the power/interest grid as a technique for analysing stakeholders, then using the analysis to plan management actions. It states that it is important to plot stakeholders where they actually are (not where you would like them to be), and then to explore strategies for managing them in their current positions or for moving them to more advantageous positions. It also emphasises that stakeholder analysis must be a continuing activity throughout the project, with the team watching for changes and re-evaluating strategies accordingly-this supports regular review of the grid.
Where option D differs is that it describes implementation of engagement strateggement actions is part of stakeholder management execution, which follows from the analysis rather than being a step “in conducting the analysis” itself. The text makes this separation clear: after plotting positions, up for managing stakeholders and the approach to take; the subsequent engagement is what the team then does based on that plan.
So A and B are explicitly in the technique guidance, and C aligns with the “continuing activity” requirement. D is the step that moves beyond the analysis activity into carrying out the management actions, making it the best choice for “not typically involved in conducting the analysis.” ION NO: 65 A business case has been developed for the introduction of a new customer service platform. In the “Impact Assessment” section, which key factor should the business analyst highlight to communicate the potential organisational changes resulting from the platform’s implementation?iomer service efficiency and employee workflow.
B . Discuss the usability of the recommended application and software requirements.
C . Review potential vendors including past experience in the industry and their financial stability.
D . Detail the operating system and solution architecture of the new platform.
Answe r: A
The business case “Impact assessment” section is used to explain what will happen to the organisation if the proposed option is adopted-not just the financial costs and benefits. The documentation states that, in addition to costs and benefits, the business case should explore organisational impacts, some of which may have costs attached and some of which are simply consequences of change. It gives concrete examples such as changes to organisation structure (e.g., reorganising departments, creating new roles like a single customer point of contact, or moving from specialist to generalist roles) and the effects on interdepartmental relationships and working patterns.
Option A best mause “customer service efficiency and employee workflow” directly communicates the operational and people/process impacts that typically accompany a new customer service platform-how work will be performed, how staff will interact, and what the service outcomes may be. This is exactly the kihange decision-makers need surfaced in an impact assessment so they can plan mitigation and change management (e.g., handling disruption, new responsibilities, revised collaboration).
Options B and D focus on technical solution detail, and C focuses on vendor evaluation-none of these are the core purpose of an “impact assessment” section as defined in the business case guidance.

NEW QUESTION 44
A large mortgage provider has been running a project to develop an equity release product The project has run into difficulty due to a disagreement between two key stakeholders about whether the product should be developed in house or outsourced to a specialist company.
The business analyst on the project. George, has been discussing his role in resolving this problem with his manager.
Which of the following descriptions is George’s manager LEAST LIKELY to use in describing his role’?

To understand and challenge the stakeholders

To facilitate the discussion to allow the stakeholders to find a way forward

To negotiate with the stakeholders to reach a resolution

To record the meeting and the resulting decision

Explanation
The role of a business analyst (BA) is to analyse business situations and problems, identify and evaluate potential solutions, and facilitate change within an organisation or project. A BA works with stakeholders at different levels and with different interests and perspectives to understand their needs and expectations and ensure they are met by suitable solutions. Therefore, option C is not likely to be used by George’s manager in describing his role as a BA in resolving this problem. To negotiate with stakeholders to reach resolution implies that George has to persuade or compromise with stakeholders to agree on one solution or approach.
This is not part of the BA’s role, as the BA does not have the authority or responsibility to make decisions or impose solutions on stakeholders. The BA’s role is to analyse and evaluate different solutions or approaches objectively and present the findings and recommendations to stakeholders for their consideration and approval.
Option A is likely to be used by George’s manager in describing his role as a BA in resolving this problem. To understand and challenge the stakeholders means that George has to elicit and validate the stakeholders’ views and needs and question their assumptions and rationale. This is part of the BA’s role, as the BA has to ensure that the stakeholders’ views and needs are clear, consistent, realistic and aligned with the organisation’s strategy and objectives. Option B is likely to be used by George’s manager in describing his role as a BA in resolving this problem. To facilitate the discussion to allow the stakeholders to find a way forward means that George has to organise and conduct meetings or workshops with stakeholders to explore and evaluate different solutions or approaches and help them reach a consensus or agreement. This is part of the BA’s role, as the BA has to enable effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders and help them resolve conflicts or issues. Option D is likely to be used by George’s manager in describing his role as a BA in resolving this problem. To record the meeting and the resulting decision means that George has to document and communicate the outcomes and actions of the meeting or workshop with stakeholders and ensure they are understood and accepted by all parties. This is part of the BA’s role, as the BA has to ensure that there is a clear and accurate record of what has been discussed and decided by stakeholders and that there is a shared understanding and commitment among them.
References: BCS Practitioner Certificate in BAP Specimen, page 36.

NEW QUESTION 45
A company produces kitchens to order. Customers specify the design of the kitchen by using a computer-aided design tool, provided on the company’s website. The tool allows customers to select products, such as cabinets and cookers, and place them into a floor plan of the kitchen that they have specified.
Once the customer confirms the design, an order is placed and the customer is given a planned installation date for the kitchen. The company orders the raw materials for the kitchen and the kitchen is built by its skilled carpenters The customer can track the progress of the build on the Internet. If the kitchen Is likely to be delivered later than originally promised, a control action is taken to bring it back on schedule A Business Activity Model (BAM) developed for the company has ‘sell bespoke kitchens’ as its doing activity.
Which of the following activities would be directly linked by a logical dependency arrow to or from this doing activity?

Track build

Define carpentry skills

Determine range of products.

Take control action

NEW QUESTION 46
A business analyst working for a manufacturing company has been asked to support a new initiative to review and redesign the company’s Process, enabling it is increase its production and expand into overseas markets. He is working in a team of business analytics and has been asked to do the following:
a) Assist in the evaluation of the benefits defined in the benefits plan b) Lead requirements elicitation and clarification activities c) Deliver coaching, training and ongoing support for any changes to existing processes.
Once the business analyst has completed these activities, which parts of the Business Change lifecycle will he have supported-?

Design. Alignment and Implementation

Implementation. Definition and Alignment

Design and Realisation

Realisation. Design and Implementation

NEW QUESTION 47
Bessant Co.manufactures and sells clothing. The company is every profitable and the IT director would like to invest some of these profits into improving the technical infrastructure of the company, which would help the organic growth of the company. However, the finance director would like to use the profits to acquire one of its competitors.
Shelly is the business analyst on this project and she recognises that the IT and finance director do not agree on the future direction of the business. Once prefers organic growth and the other, growth by acquisition.
What technique COULD Shelly use to improve her understating ot these two different perspectives?

CATWOE.

The power/ interest grid

SWOT analysis

POPIT model.

NEW QUESTION 48
John has been working on a business case for opening up the overseas market to new products He has been asked to document the risks What SHOULD he do to ensure they are appropriately recorded? Select the TWO that apply

Create a RAID log

Document the source of each risk

Identify an owner for each risk

Provide justification or each countermeasure identified

Impact assessment of each countermeasure identified

NEW QUESTION 49
A business analyst has created a Business Activity Model (BAM) for a sales call centre. The model includes the following activities:
* Take control actions.
* Define telesales skills.
* Monitor call quality.
* Determine sales targets.
* Research target customers.
Which three activity categories are represented in the list?

Enabling, Planning, and Controlling.

Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling.

Doing, Enabling, and Monitoring.

Doing, Planning, and Enabling.

NEW QUESTION 50
A project manager is discussing the activities on a Business Activity Model (BAM) with a group of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The SMEs confirm that the “review feedback” activity is triggered in the event that targets are not met, and on a quarterly basis when a report is automatically generated. The “update supplier list” activity is triggered when the supplier signs a contract.
How many of each type of business events are listed?

1 × internal, 2 × time-based.

2 × internal, 1 × external.

1 × internal, 1 × external, 1 × time-based.

1 × time-based, 2 × external.

NEW QUESTION 51
Imran is the chief executive of FairCrops, a producer of ethically and sustainably sourced coffee and cocoa products. He is a true advocate of the FairCrops brand and has seen the positive impact of its approach in the South American regions in which It operates. He believed that there is a market for customers who want to ensure the products they consume have been purchased for a fair price and where the producer has not been unfairly treated.
FairCrops provide their products via an exclusive contract with Donald, the owner of Rest House; a small chain of coffee shops.
Ronaldo is a supplier to FairCrops. The prices he receives means he can provide for Ins family and enhance his crop yield through the advice and training provided by Alan, the FairCrops local representative and support officer From Imran’s perspective, which of the following is a CORRECT partial CATWOE analysis of this situation?

Customer = Donald, Actor = Alan. Owner = Imran

Customer – Alan, Actor = Donald. Actor = Ronaldo

Owner = Ronaldo. Actor = Donald. Customer = Imran

Customer = Alan. Actor = Ronaldo. Owner = Imran.

NEW QUESTION 52
Which TWO of the following descriptions apply to a Business Activity Model (BAM)’?

Multiple BAMs COULD be created to reflect different perspectives.

The owner should ALWAYS choose the final BAM

NORMALLY a consensus BAM will be produced

The activities are MOST LIKELY to be shown in boxes

Dependencies between the activities are NOT shown

Explanation
A Business Activity Model (BAM) is a technique for modelling business activities within an organisation or project at a high level of abstraction. It helps to understand what an organisation does, how it does it, who does it, where it does it and why it does it. Therefore, options A and D are correct answers, as they apply to a BAM.
Option A applies to a BAM, as multiple BAMs could be created to reflect different perspectives of different stakeholder groups within or outside the organisation or project. A BAM is not a single or definitive representation of the business activities, but a subjective and contextual view that depends on the purpose and scope of the analysis. Option D applies to a BAM, as the activities are most likely to be shown in boxes in a BAM. A BAM is typically represented as a diagram that consists of boxes and arrows. The boxes represent the high level activities that the organisation performs or delivers, and the arrows represent the flow or sequence of the activities. Option B does not apply to a BAM, as the owner should not always choose the final BAM.
The owner is one of the stakeholder groups that may have a perspective on the business activities, but not the only or ultimate one. The final BAM should be agreed by all relevant stakeholder groups based on their needs and expectations. Option C does not apply to a BAM, as normally a consensus BAM will not be produced. A consensus BAM is a BAM that reflects a common or shared perspective of all stakeholder groups within or outside the organisation or project. A consensus BAM is not realistic or desirable, as different stakeholder groups may have different or conflicting views on the business activities. Option E does not apply to a BAM, as dependencies between the activities are shown in a BAM. Dependencies between the activities are the relationships or connections that indicate how one activity affects or influences another activity. Dependencies between the activities are shown by the arrows in a BAM diagram.
References: BCS Practitioner Certificate in BAP Specimen, page 43.

NEW QUESTION 53
A PESTLE analysis is being conducted for a small manufacturing company The following has been discovered.
The company’s electricity provider is planning changes to the way in which electricity usage is calculated, it is likely that this will lead to increased electricity costs.
An amendment to the Data Protection Act has recently been introduced It states that information held about employees’ payroll can now be held for more than six years, as long as the individual remains an employee How will this information be categorised in the PESTLE analysis? Select the TWO that apply

Legal

Economic

Political

Technological

Environmental.

Explanation
A PESTLE analysis is a technique for identifying and evaluating the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors that affect an organisation or project. It helps to assess the opportunities and threats that arise from the external environment. Therefore, options A and B are correct answers, as they are categories of factors that can be included in a PESTLE analysis for a small manufacturing company. They describe different aspects of the external environment that influence the company’s situation and prospects.
Option A describes a legal factor, which is a factor related to laws, regulations, standards or policies that govern an organisation or project. An example of a legal factor is an amendment to the Data Protection Act, which affects how information about employees’ payroll can be held by an organisation. Option B describes an economic factor, which is a factor related to money, markets, trade or resources that affect an organisation or project. An example of an economic factor is a change in electricity usage calculation by an electricity provider, which affects how much electricity costs for an organisation. Option C is not a correct answer, as political is not a factor that has been discovered in the investigation for the PESTLE analysis. A political factor is a factor related to government, politics, power or conflict that affect an organisation or project. Option D is not a correct answer, as technological is not a factor that has been discovered in the investigation for the PESTLE analysis. A technological factor is a factor related to science, innovation, invention or discovery that affect an organisation or project. Option E is not a correct answer, as environmental is not a factor that has been discovered in the investigation for the PESTLE analysis. An environmental factor is a factor related to nature, ecology, climate or geography that affect an organisation or project.
References: BCS Practitioner Certificate in BAP Specimen, page 35.

NEW QUESTION 54
A business case is being created for a new. automated auditing system that will improve the IT department’s ability to record and monitor all the computing devices used across the organisation The sponsor of the project is keen to get a better idea of the financial implications of the project and has asked for the simplest calculation possible This calculation should consider the tangible costs and tangible benefits of the project, as well as showing when it will have saved the department as much money as it has cost.
Which of the following investment appraisal calculations has the sponsor asked for?

Payback calculation

Net present value

Internal rate of return

Discounted cash flow

An investment appraisal calculation is a technique for assessing whether a proposed business change or solution is financially viable and worthwhile. It helps to compare the costs and benefits of different options and select the best one based on objective criteria. There are different types of investment appraisal calculations, such as payback calculation, net present value, internal rate of return and discounted cash flow. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as payback calculation is the simplest investment appraisal calculation that considers the tangible costs and benefits of a project, as well as showing when it will have saved as much money as it has cost. Payback calculation measures how long it will take for a project to recover its initial investment by comparing its cumulative cash inflows with its cumulative cash outflows over time. It helps to show how quickly a project will break even or generate profit. Option B is not a correct answer, as net present value is not the simplest investment appraisal calculation that considers only tangible costs and benefits. Net present value measures how much value a project will add or subtract from an organisation by comparing its present value of cash inflows with its present value of cash outflows over time. It helps to show how profitable a project will be in today’s terms. Net present value requires discounting future cash flows using an appropriate discount rate, which adds complexity to the calculation. Option C is not a correct answer, as internal rate of return is not the simplest investment appraisal calculation that considers only tangible costs and benefits. Internal rate of return measures how efficient a project is by calculating its annualised effective compounded return rate or rate of growth over time. It helps to show how attractive a project is compared to other investment opportunities. Internal rate of return requires finding an unknown discount rate that makes net present value equal to zero, which adds complexity to the calculation. Option D is not a correct answer, as discounted cash flow is not an investment appraisal calculation itself, but a method for estimating future cash flows by applying an appropriate discount rate to reflect their present value. Discounted cash flow can be used in other investment appraisal calculations, such as net present value or internal rate of return.

NEW QUESTION 55
Bluesky Travel is an independent travel agency specialising in luxury bespoke holidays, which is introducing a new booking process. So far, the following key changes have been made:
1) The new Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software package for making bookings has been installed and is working
2) Data is being migrated from the old computer system to the COTS software package
3) The IT department has documented the configuration of the COTS system
4) The legal department has confirmed that the new COTS system is compliant with company policies.
In taking a holistic approach, which of the following areas of the POPII Model have NOT yet been addressed by the changes identified?

Organisation and process.

Process and people

People and technology

Organisation and information.

NEW QUESTION 56
The board of Jackson Holding wants to save money on its purchases by introducing a new procurements system Before preparing the business case, what activity would it be BEST to undertake?

Prepare a Feasibility Study

Select a procurement solution

Approve the budget for the new system

Prepare a Benefits Realisation Report

A Feasibility Study is an assessment of whether a proposed business change or solution is viable and worthwhile. It helps to evaluate the benefits, costs, risks and constraints of different options and recommend the best one for further development. Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as preparing a Feasibility Study would be the best activity to undertake before preparing a business case for introducing a new procurement system. A Feasibility Study would help to identify and compare different procurement solutions based on their technical, operational, economic, legal and social feasibility. It would also help to estimate their expected benefits, costs, risks and impacts on the organisation and its stakeholders. A Feasibility Study would provide a solid foundation for preparing a business case that justifies why a particular procurement solution should be selected and implemented. Option B is not a correct answer, as selecting a procurement solution would not be an appropriate activity to undertake before preparing a business case. Selecting a procurement solution would require conducting a Feasibility Study first to evaluate different options and choose the best one based on objective criteria. Selecting a procurement solution without conducting a Feasibility Study would risk choosing an unsuitable or suboptimal solution that may not meet the organisation’s needs or objectives. Option C is not a correct answer, as approving the budget for the new system would not be an appropriate activity to undertake before preparing a business case. Approving the budget for the new system would require preparing a business case first to estimate the costs and benefits of different options and justify why a particular option should be funded and implemented. Approving the budget for the new system without preparing a business case would risk allocating insufficient or excessive funds that may not reflect the value or feasibility of the solution. Option D is not a correct answer, as preparing a Benefits Realisation Report would not be an appropriate activity to undertake before preparing a business case. Preparing a Benefits Realisation Report would require implementing the new system first to measure and evaluate its actual benefits against its expected benefits. Preparing a Benefits Realisation Report without preparing a business case would risk implementing an ineffective or inefficient solution that may not deliver the desired outcomes or benefits.

NEW QUESTION 57
How would a business analyst make use of an agreed Target Operating Model (TOM) when carrying out a gap analysis?

Examine each activity on the TOM to identify any deficiencies in the current activity.

Identify and resolve activities on the TOM where there are conflicting stakeholder views.

Use the TOM to define the stakeholders responsible for the future way of working.

Examine the external environment to identify potential threats to activities on the TOM.

NEW QUESTION 58
Discounted Cash Flow takes into account the broader financial context. If interest rates are to increase, the project viability (costs to develop, ROI) might be negatively impacted. An IT Manager has been asked to prepare the business case for an investment in a new software system. They have been asked by the Project Manager whether they will be undertaking the investment appraisal using the Payback or Discounted Cash Flow method.
Which of the following factors would indicate that the Discounted Cash Flow method should be used?

The cost of raising capital is nil.

The Managing Director has asked for the business case to be indicative rather than detailed.

Interest rates for deposits and borrowing are expected to increase.

The company has substantial deposits at the bank, earning no interest.

BCS BAPv5 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Topic 1	Developing a Business Case: In this section of the exam, the topics covered include how to explain the rationale for the development of a business case. It also covers how to identify the contents of a business case, identify tangible and intangible costs and benefits risks and their potential impact. Moreover, the section covers how to relate the business case to the business change lifecycle.
Topic 2	Strategic Context for Business Analysis: This section of the exam covers the purpose of an organization’s vision. how to apply a suitable technique to analyze the internal environment of an organization and use a suitable technique to analyze the external environment of an organization.
Topic 3	Analyzing the Current State: This section of the exam covers choosing the most viable method methods to research the business situation and how to utilize tools to represent the current business situation.
Topic 4	Designing and Defining the Solution: In this exam, the topics covered include how to identify the stages of Design Thinking, defining the utilization of divergent and convergent thinking, and gap analysis.