Which documents are generated during the Prepare step prior to Stage 4?

• A. Budget, Schedule, and SLA
• B. ROI, BSS, and Proposal
• C. Proposal, Contract, and Implementation Plan
• D. ROI, NPV, and Contract

Answer: (B)

In the Prepare step, the focus is on building the business case and laying out the proposed approach before moving into Stage 4. The three documents you generate are the ROI, the BSS, and the Proposal.

ROI shows the expected benefits compared with costs, helping stakeholders see the economic value of the initiative and estimate when the investment will pay back. It translates goals into numbers, making the case for why pursuing the project makes sense.

BSS (Business Solution Summary) provides a concise description of the proposed solution, including how it meets business objectives, the high-level scope, and key success criteria. This keeps everyone aligned on what will be delivered and why it matters.

The Proposal outlines the recommended approach, including the scope, major deliverables, timeline, and rough resources or costs. It serves as the formal plan to move forward and obtain approval before Stage 4.

These documents together establish justification, a clear solution direction, and a concrete plan for proceeding. Other options mix in execution details or later-stage items (like contracts or implementation plans) that aren’t the focus of the Prepare step, or replace the core decision-support documents with items that aren’t central to the pre-Stage-4 basis for approval.