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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 |
| Related Certifications: | BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 60% (24/40) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | £220 - £280 / $280 - $360 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Official Training Providers BCS Business Analysis Resources |
| Exam Registration: | PeopleCert Exam Booking BCS Official Registration |
| 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/ |
BCS BAPv5 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Developing a Business Case | 15% | - Purpose and structure of a business case - Costs, benefits, risks and impact assessment - Alignment with business change lifecycle |
| Analysing the Current State | 15% | - Modelling current processes, systems and data - Investigation techniques and data collection - Identifying problems, gaps and improvement opportunities |
| Establishing the Target State | 15% | - Defining desired outcomes and success measures - Business activity modelling and process design - Defining future requirements and objectives |
| Strategic Context for Business Analysis | 20% | - Organisational vision, mission and objectives - Internal and external environment analysis - SWOT analysis and strategic alignment |
| Designing and Defining the Solution | 15% | - Gap analysis and option evaluation - Design thinking and solution concepts - Defining requirements and specifications |
| Analysing and Managing Stakeholders | 20% | - Engagement and communication strategies - Stakeholder influence, interest and engagement assessment - Stakeholder identification and classification - CATWOE and stakeholder perspective analysis |
BAPv5 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the BAPv5 exam lead to?
The BAPv5 exam is the official BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT exam behind the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice certification, validating the skills measured by the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice v5.0 credential. It sits at the Practitioner / Professional level of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT certification program. It also connects to BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the BAPv5 exam, and how much time do I get?
The BAPv5 exam contains 40 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the BAPv5 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the BAPv5 exam is 60% (24/40), and the official registration fee is £220 - £280 / $280 - $360. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 111 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the BAPv5 exam?
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis or relevant experience Requirements can change when BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the BAPv5 exam?
You can book the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice v5.0 exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or Onsite at accredited test centres. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the BAPv5 exam?
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT recommends the following training resources for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice v5.0 exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 111 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the BAPv5 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the BAPv5 exam?
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice v5.0 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Developing a Business Case — 15% of the exam
- Strategic Context for Business Analysis — 20% of the exam
- Designing and Defining the Solution — 15% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice v5.0 Sample Questions:
Question #1
As part of the alignment stage of a business change, an IT technician is investigating the usage of the current IT system, with a view to proposing automation for frequently used activities. They have made the following notes:
* 40 new entrant forms are completed per week.
* Low response rates totalling 35%.
* There are 7 redundant data items on the forms.
* On average, users indicate that they score the user interface design 2.4 out of 5.
Which investigation techniques did the IT technician use?
A. Scenario Analysis and Observation.
B. Workshops and Interviews.
C. Surveys and Document Analysis.
D. Interviews and Surveys.
Question #2
Ajay works I the payroll department of his organization. Payslips for every employee are printed automatically at the each month. He is about to distribute the monthly for each employee when he receives a notification from senior management explaining that the wish to give everyone a 10% bonus, for exceptional performance in the least quarter. Ajay is pleased with the bonus, but annoyed that the needs to re-print the monthly payslips.
Which types of business events can be identified from this scenario?
A. External and Time based.
B. Internal and Time based.
C. Time based only
D. External and Internal
Question #3
A Housing Association has received press attention due to the poor state of its properties and the difficulties tenants experience in getting repairs done. It recently released the following press statement:
"It's vital to us that our tenants live in good quality accommodation and that any problems are addressed in a timely manner. To this end we are launching an initiative to completely overhaul our maintenance strategy and operation." Which two of the following should the Housing Association consider as targets to measure their performance against this press statement?
A. The number of press stories about poor accommodation and difficulties in repairs.
B. The number of complaints relating to repairs.
C. Complaints relating to property condition and repairs should be no more than 10 in any month.
D. Emergency repairs to be required to no more than 5% of properties in any 12-month period.
Question #4
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?
A. People and technology
B. Process and people
C. Organisation and process.
D. Organisation and information.
Question #5
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?
A. Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling.
B. Doing, Enabling, and Monitoring.
C. Doing, Planning, and Enabling.
D. Enabling, Planning, and Controlling.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: C | Question #3 Correct Answer: C,D | Question #4 Correct Answer: C | Question #5 Correct Answer: A |
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