CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

Element 1: Defining the solution approaches

When a solution approach is formulated, it is essentially a determination of whether a solution component will be purchased or created, or perhaps a combination of these two approaches.

When it is decided to follow an approach where the solution component is created, it means that the requirements will be used by experts to develop, construct, or assemble the solution. When this approach is chosen, the requirements are at a level of detail that allows this approach to be chosen. This solution approach also includes any modifications required to existing solutions.

Let's look at a real-world example of creating a solution component.

A vehicle finance application system already exists within a financial ...