A business analyst is trying to complete the requirement documentation of a project and finds that the developers have started development. The…

The requirements sign-off is a process that involves obtaining the formal approval and acceptance of

the requirements from the customer and other stakeholders. The requirements sign-off confirms that

the requirements are clear, complete, correct, and consistent, and that they meet the customer’s

needs and expectations. The requirements sign-off also establishes a baseline for the development

and testing of the solution, and serves as a reference point for managing changes and resolving

issues. The business analyst should first facilitate the requirements sign-off with the customer before

the developers start development, to ensure that the requirements are agreed upon and validated

by all parties, and to avoid rework, delays, and conflicts later in the project. Reference: PMI

Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® Examination Content Outline1, page 18; Business

Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 92.