Use Google or Bing to search for the phrase “what is a business analyst?” Investigate several of the links you find and answer the following questions:

a. What are the primary job responsibilities of a business analyst?

b. What is the difference between a business analyst and a systems analyst?

c. What knowledge do business analysts need?

d. What skills and personal traits do successful business analysts need?

e. Would a career as a business analyst be interesting to you? Explain why or why not.