After identifying a gap analysis, which assessment determines what is needed to reach the future state?

After identifying a gap analysis, which assessment determines what is needed to reach the future state?

• A. Process flow
• B. Parking lot
• C. Needs assessment
• D. Interoperability assessment

Answer: (C)

Determining what is needed to reach the future state follows a gap analysis. A needs assessment captures the requirements to close the gaps identified—specifically the resources, processes, data, technology, training, policies, and governance needed to implement the desired changes. It translates gaps into actionable necessities and helps prioritize what to invest in and modify, guiding planning and solution design. Process flow describes the sequence of activities, not the set of required changes. A parking lot is a tool for capturing ideas to revisit later, not a determination of needs. An interoperability assessment evaluates how well systems exchange information, which is part of design considerations but does not itself specify what is required to achieve the future state.

Determining what is needed to reach the future state follows a gap analysis. A needs assessment captures the requirements to close the gaps identified—specifically the resources, processes, data, technology, training, policies, and governance needed to implement the desired changes. It translates gaps into actionable necessities and helps prioritize what to invest in and modify, guiding planning and solution design.

Process flow describes the sequence of activities, not the set of required changes. A parking lot is a tool for capturing ideas to revisit later, not a determination of needs. An interoperability assessment evaluates how well systems exchange information, which is part of design considerations but does not itself specify what is required to achieve the future state.