Question 1

How many PC-BA-RE practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

135 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free PC-BA-RE sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every PC-BA-RE question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does PC-BA-RE cover?

Accepted Answer

Requirements Definition as a Service (5%), Eliciting Requirements (20%), Documenting Requirements (25%), Analysing Requirements (25%), Validating Requirements (10%), Managing Requirements (15%).

Question 5

What is the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering?

Accepted Answer

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering (PC-BA-RE) is a professional certification offered by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. It validates your skills in eliciting, analysing, documenting, validating, and managing requirements using the Requirements Engineering Framework. It is designed for business analysts, project managers, product owners, and other professionals involved in defining business and IT requirements.

Question 6

How many questions are on the BCS Requirements Engineering exam and what is the passing score?

Accepted Answer

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering exam consists of 40 questions (a mixture of multiple-choice and multiple-response) to be completed in 60 minutes. The passing score is 65%, which means you need to correctly answer at least 26 out of 40 questions. Each question is worth 1 mark and there is no negative marking.

Question 7

Is the BCS Requirements Engineering exam open book or closed book?

Accepted Answer

The BCS Requirements Engineering exam is a closed-book exam. Candidates are not permitted to use any reference materials, notes, or textbooks during the examination. You should prepare thoroughly using the recommended reading list before exam day.

Question 8

What are the prerequisites for taking the BCS Requirements Engineering certification?

Accepted Answer

There are no mandatory prerequisites for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering. However, BCS recommends that candidates have knowledge from the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis, as that material precedes this certificate's knowledge level. Candidates should also have a good standard of written English.

Question 9

How much does the BCS Requirements Engineering exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The UK price for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering exam is GBP 230, which includes the GBP 35 remote proctoring fee. VAT is not included and will be applied at the time of purchase. International prices may vary by region. You can also sit the exam through Pearson VUE or through an accredited training provider (course fees vary).

Question 10

What topics are covered in the BCS Requirements Engineering exam?

Accepted Answer

The BCS Requirements Engineering exam covers six domains: Requirements Definition as a Service (5%), Eliciting Requirements (20%), Documenting Requirements (25%), Analysing Requirements (25%), Validating Requirements (10%), and Managing Requirements (15%). Key topics include the RE Framework, elicitation techniques (workshops, interviews, observation, prototyping), requirement types, documentation best practices, INVEST criteria, MoSCoW prioritisation, business rules analysis, CRUD matrices,…

Question 11

Does the BCS Requirements Engineering certificate expire?

Accepted Answer

No, the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering does not expire. Once earned, the certificate is valid indefinitely. It counts as one of the core modules toward the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, which also does not have a time limit for completion of modules.

Question 12

What is the difference between V5.1 and V6.1 of the BCS Requirements Engineering syllabus?

Accepted Answer

Version 6.1 (released October 2025) is the current version of the BCS Requirements Engineering syllabus. It places emphasis on valuable business analysis skills rather than just the Business Analyst role, and aligns with the updated BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis. The last booking for the V5.1 exam is 31 May 2026, after which only V6.1 will be available.

Question 13

How does the BCS Requirements Engineering certification contribute to the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis?

Accepted Answer

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering is one of two required core modules for the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. The other core module is the Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice. To earn the Diploma, candidates must pass both core modules, one knowledge-based module, one practitioner module, and then sit an oral examination.

Question 14

What is the recommended study material for the BCS Requirements Engineering exam?

Accepted Answer

The primary recommended textbook is 'Business Analysis, 4th Edition' published by BCS. Additional reading includes 'Agile and Business Analysis, 2nd Edition'. The syllabus references specific chapters for each domain. BCS also provides a specimen paper with 20 practice questions and an answer key with rationales, which is an essential study resource.

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PC-BA-REBCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering practice test

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01Exam format60 min · 405

02Registration2

03Validity2

04In our question bankv1 (135)

What PC-BA-RE covers

01Requirements Definition as a Service5%2 topics

1.1Describe the elements that form the requirements definition serviceDescribe what a requirement is6 obj.

1.2Describe stages of the RE framework and how to plan the approachDescribe every stage of the RE Framework - Elicitation, Analysis, Documentation, Validation and Management6 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesConfusing the RE framework stages with the BASF service activities

02Eliciting Requirements20%3 topics

03Documenting Requirements25%2 topics

04Analysing Requirements25%4 topics

05Validating Requirements10%3 topics

06Managing Requirements15%2 topics