17 Solutions Development

Question 1

What is Solutions development?

Answer 1

The process of clarifying the problem and exploring options to confirm a preferred solution

Question 2

What should a Business case document?

Answer 2

Options considered including “Do Nothing”

Question 3

List two things to consider when evaluating and prioritising requirements

Answer 3

• Priority objectives and requirements
• Acceptance criteria
• Priorities of end user
• Life cycle approach
• Value of alternative solutions
• Potential stakeholder pressure for a certain solution

Question 4

What does Solutions Development require?

Answer 4

Certainty on the core problem and clearly defined requirements

Question 5

What five sets of criteria should be considered when defining options?

Answer 5

• Technical
• Social
• Procurement
• Management
• Transition

Question 6

What can be considered under the Technical criteria set?

Answer 6

• Process
• Material
• Software
• Future

Question 7

What can be considered under the Procurement criteria set?

Answer 7

• Lease
• Buy
• Make
• Service
• Partnership

Question 8

How can option prioritisation be achieved? (List three)

Answer 8

• MoSCoW
• Investment appraisal
• Stakeholder Commitment
• Market Capability
• Numerical assignment
• ABC model
• 5 Whys

Question 9

How is prioritisation be achieved in a Linear Lifecycle?

Answer 9

• Early analysis of options
• Selection of preferred solution
• Scope definition and confirmation
• Change Control

Question 10

How is prioritisation achieved in an Iterative lifecycle?

Answer 10

• Opportunity to explore options for longer
• Deliver Must have requirements early, defines Minimum viable product
• Gain feedback from users, defines Minimum Marketable product

Question 11

How can Market Capability affect Prioritisation?

Answer 11

Availability of materials and/or services

Question 12

How can a stakeholder influence option prioritisation?

Answer 12

• Stating a preference
• Being able to commit more resources to a particular option