The correct answer is D. The BA will be ensuring that the performance measures align with other measures within the broader context of the solution. This means that the performance measures are consistent with the business goals, objectives, and strategies of the organization and the stakeholders. The performance measures should also be aligned with the expected benefits and outcomes of the solution. This will help to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the solution and its impact on the business value.
The other options are incorrect because:
Option A is incorrect because performance measures can be both qualitative and quantitative, depending on the nature and scope of the solution and the stakeholder needs. Qualitative measures are based on subjective judgments, opinions, or perceptions, while quantitative measures are based on numerical data, statistics, or calculations.
Option B is incorrect because aligning performance measures to industry benchmarks is not a validation technique, but a comparison technique. Industry benchmarks are standards or best practices that can be used to compare or evaluate the performance of a solution against similar solutions in the same domain or sector. However, industry benchmarks may not reflect the specific needs and expectations of the stakeholders or the organization.
Option C is incorrect because writing performance measures in the correct format, using the agreed standards and terminology, is not a validation technique, but a documentation technique. The format and language of performance measures should be clear, concise, and consistent, but they do not guarantee that the performance measures are relevant, feasible, or reliable.
References:
BABOK Guide v3, section 7.6: Validate Requirements
CCBA Practice Test, question 9