PDF Version DemoA BCS credential carries real weight with employers, and the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 exam is the step that earns it. Getcertkey makes that step shorter with 107 expert-prepared practice questions for the PC-BA-FBA-20 exam.
BCS PC-BA-FBA-20 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 Exam |
| Exam Number: | PC-BA-FBA-20 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Supervised, Multiple Choice, Closed Book |
| Related Certifications: | BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis BCS Professional Certificate in Business Analysis BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis |
| Passing Score: | 65% (26/40) |
| Exam Price: | £160 + VAT (~£192 total) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | BCS Recommended Reading: Business Analysis (4th Edition) BCS Accredited Training Providers |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE BCS Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite test centre |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic English proficiency recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bcs.org/qualifications-and-certifications/certifications-for-professionals/business-analysis/foundation-certificate-in-business-analysis/ |
BCS PC-BA-FBA-20 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Delivering the Requirements and Solution | 5% | - Implementation considerations - Benefits realization |
| Topic 2: Making the Business Case | 10% | - Cost-benefit analysis and justification - Feasibility assessment |
| Topic 3: Establishing the Requirements | 10% | - Elicitation and definition techniques - Requirements types: business, functional, non-functional |
| Topic 4: Competencies of a Business Analyst | 5% | - Professional knowledge and techniques - Personal qualities and skills |
| Topic 5: Validating and Managing Requirements | 5% | - Requirements management and change control - Requirements validation and verification |
| Topic 6: Defining the Solution | 10% | - Developing and evaluating solution options - Gap analysis |
| Topic 7: Investigating the Business Situation | 10% | - Investigative techniques: interviews, workshops, observation - Documenting current state |
| Topic 8: Improving Business Services and Processes | 10% | - Identifying improvement opportunities - Process modelling and analysis |
| Topic 9: Business Analysis Service Framework | 5% | - Structure and process model - Roles and responsibilities within the framework |
| Topic 10: Modelling Requirements | 5% | - Communicating requirements through models - Modelling notations and techniques |
| Topic 11: Analysing and Managing Stakeholders | 10% | - Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies - Stakeholder identification and classification |
| Topic 12: Strategic Context for Business Analysis | 5% | - Alignment with organizational goals - Business strategy and objectives |
| Topic 13: What is Business Analysis? | 5% | - Role and purpose of business analysis - Definition and scope |
Common Questions About the BCS PC-BA-FBA-20 Exam
What is the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 exam all about?
The PC-BA-FBA-20 exam is the official BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT exam behind the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 certification, validating the skills measured by the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 credential. It sits at the Foundation level of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT certification program. It also connects to BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, BCS Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis, BCS Professional Certificate in Business Analysis, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the PC-BA-FBA-20 exam, and how much time do I get?
The PC-BA-FBA-20 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 PC-BA-FBA-20 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the PC-BA-FBA-20 exam is 65% (26/40), and the official registration fee is £160 + VAT (~£192 total). 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 107 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 PC-BA-FBA-20 exam?
No formal prerequisites; basic English proficiency recommended 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 PC-BA-FBA-20 exam?
You can book the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite test centre. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the PC-BA-FBA-20 exam?
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT recommends the following training resources for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 107 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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What topics are covered in the PC-BA-FBA-20 exam?
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 exam blueprint is organized into 13 domains. The first three are:
- Improving Business Services and Processes — 10% of the exam
- Modelling Requirements — 5% of the exam
- Investigating the Business Situation — 10% 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 Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0 Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following statements about the workshop investigation technique are TRUE?
a) Permits the impartial, long-term observation of business activities.
b) Allows statements and assertions to be immediately cross-checked with other participants.
c) Provides an effective means of achieving consensus among stakeholders.
d) Provides an opportunity to collect accurate quantitative data about business processes.
A. b, c and d only
B. a, c and d only
C. b and c only.
D. a and d only
Question 2
Which of the following is a principle of business analysis?
A. Symptoms not root causes.
B. Solutions not options.
C. IT system change not business improvement
D. Negotiation not avoidance.
Question 3
A business analyst is reviewing the stakeholder management strategy for a high profile Human Resources (HR) project Following an organisational restructure, Harvey ' s role has changed from Director of Operations to Director of HR and he has inherited sponsorship of the project Harvey was previously involved in the project, but had little interest because his focus was on the Operational Projects that he sponsored.
Which of the following sets of stakeholder management strategies represent appropriate approaches for Harvey; firstly, for when the project started and secondly now that his role has changed?
A. Ignore, Constant active management
B. Constant active management, keep informed
C. Keep informed; Constant active management
D. Watch, Constant active management
Question 4
Which technique is used to help understand how an organisation ' s products and services meet customer expectations by looking at product and service attributes as well as image and customer relationship?
A. SWOT analysis
B. Value proposition
C. SIPOC
D. Porter ' s five forces.
Question 5
Which statement best defines "observation" as used in business analysis?
A. A method involving structured interviews for eliciting requirements.
B. A formal or informal method of watching how a task is performed in its real context.
C. A workshop activity where stakeholders visualise future state processes.
D. A technique where the analyst asks stakeholders direct questions to understand their needs.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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