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Which of the following best completes the sentence? The Architecture Repository ________. is a detailed model of architectural work products, including deliverables and artifacts. is a categorisation mechanism for classifying architecture and solution artifacts. is a set of resources to help establish an architecture capability within an organization. is an architecture of generic functions and services. is used to store different classes of architectural output created by the ADM.

Complete the sentence. In TOGAF, legacy systems and processes that are going to be used again in the future are considered ______. Components. Re-usable Building Blocks. Architecture Building Blocks. Solution Building Blocks. Patterns.

Which one of the following statements about the structure of the TOGAF 9 document is true?. Part VII, the Architecture Capability Framework, describes processes and skills to establish an enterprise function. Part II, the Architecture Development Method, describes the definitions of terms used in TOGAF, and the changes between versions of TOGAF. Part VI, TOGAF Reference Models, includes a model for release management of the TOGAF specification. Part I, the Enterprise Continuum, describes a model for structuring a virtual repository. Part III, Tools and Support, describes a collection of guidelines and techniques used in the other parts of TOGAF.

In the Solutions Continuum, Which of the following is the correct order of solutions ranging from generic solution to enterprise specific solution?. Organization-Specific, Industry, Foundation, Common Systems. Organization-Specific, Industry, Common Systems, Foundation. Foundation, Common Systems, Industry, Organization-Specific. Industry, Foundation, Common Systems, Organization-Specific.

According to TOGAF, Which of the following best describes how the Enterprise Continuum is used in organizing and developing an architecture?. It is used to provide a system for continuous monitoring. It is used to describe how an architecture addresses stakeholder concerns. It is used to identify and understand business requirements. It is used to coordinate with the other management frameworks in use. It is used to structure re-usable architecture and solution assets.

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of the Communications Plan?. To evangelize the architecture to the end user community. To keep the Architecture Review Board informed of changes to the architecture. To ensure that the outcomes of a Compliance Assessment are distributed to the members of the Architecture Review Board. To ensure that architecture information is communicated to the right stakeholders at the right time.

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of ADM Phase E?. To develop the Technology Architecture. To manage requirements throughout the ADM. To define the scope, identifying stakeholders and obtaining approvals. To define the initial implementation plans. To perform architectural oversight for the implementation.

Which one of the following describes a purpose of an Architecture Compliance review?. To evaluate the readiness of the organization to undergo change. To communicate the technical readiness of the project. To define the capabilities of the organization. To produce a new Request for Architecture Work.

Which phase of the ADM establishes a set of Principles?. Preliminary Phase. Phase D. Phase H. Phase A. Phase G.

Complete the sentence. TOGAF 9 Part III provides a set of resources that can be used to adapt and modify the ____________. Enterprise Continuum. Architecture Repository. Architecture Capability. Architecture Development Method. Architecture Landscape.

Which section of the TOGAF template for defining principles should highlight the requirements for carrying out the principle?. Rationale. Name. Implications. Statement.

Complete the sentence. According to TOGAF, a view is used to describe how the _____ of a stakeholder are being met. interests. constraints. requirements. concerns. perspective.

What technique does TOGAF recommend for evaluating the status of an organization to undergo change?. Business Transformation Readiness Assessment. Communications and Stakeholder Management. Gap Analysis. Business Value Assessment Technique. Capability-Based Planning.

What part of the Architecture Repository shows the building blocks that are currently in use within the organization?. Governance Log. Architecture Landscape. Reference Library. Standards Information Base. Architecture Metamodel.

Which of the following best describes TOGAF?. A process model, best practices and assets to aid production, use and maintenance of enterprise architectures. A collection of components organized to accomplish a specific set of functions. A system development lifecycle method for software engineering. A reference model containing taxonomy defining terminology for an enterprise architecture, together with an associated graphic. An abstract framework for the development of standards and processes for a business architecture.

Complete the sentence. According to TOGAF, all the following are responsibilities of an Architecture Board, except ______________________. Improving the maturity of the organization's architecture discipline. Decision making for changes in the architecture. Enforcing Architecture Compliance. Production of governance materials. Allocating resources for architecture projects.

Complete the sentence. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model _____. must be used "as is" for developing comprehensive architecture models. is intended to contain the Enterprise Continuum. contains several industry specific frameworks. is an example and should be tailored to the needs of an organization. contains only solution building blocks.

A key step in validating a proposed target architecture is to consider what may have been forgotten. What technique does TOGAF recommend to address this issue?. Business Value Assessment Technique. Gap Analysis. Communications and Stakeholder Management. Capability-Based Planning. Business Transformation Readiness Assessment.

Complete the sentence. All of the following describe a purpose of an Architecture Compliance review, except ______________. determining the technical readiness of a project. identifying errors in an architecture project. ensuring the application of best practices. identifying where architecture standards require modification. identifying business transformation risks for an architecture project.

According to TOGAF, in which sequence should Application Architecture and Data Architecture be developed in Phase C?. Application Architecture should be developed first, then Data Architecture. Application Architecture should be developed concurrently with Data Architecture. Data Architecture should be developed first, then Application Architecture. Application Architecture and Data Architecture may be developed in either sequence.

Which of the following best describes the state of architecture artifacts as a project progresses through ADM Phases A to D?. The artifacts become increasingly product focused. The artifacts become increasingly generic and re-usable. The artifacts evolve from generic architectures to organization-specific architectures. The artifacts are transformed into solution architectures. The artifacts evolve from common systems architectures to foundation architectures.

Complete the sentence. In the Preliminary Phase, all of the following are part of preparing the organization to undertake successful enterprise architecture, except__________. evaluating the enterprise architecture maturity. defining architecture principles. defining relationships between management frameworks. identifying stakeholders and their concerns. defining the enterprise.

Which one of the following statements about viewpoints is correct?. A viewpoint is what a stakeholder sees. A viewpoint is used to create views in Phases E and F. A viewpoint is used as a template to create a view. A viewpoint is always specific to an architecture.

Complete the sentence. In TOGAF, every architecture view has an associated ____ that describes it, at least implicitly. architecture building block. viewpoint. architecture vision. requirement. architecture model.

Which one of the following best describes the Architecture Vision document?. A set of quantitative statements outlining requirements on the implementation. A set of rules and guidelines to support fulfilling the mission of the organization. An agreement between development partners and the sponsor on architecture deliverables. A description of how the new capability will address stakeholder concerns. A description of the scope and approach for completion of the architecture project.

Complete the sentence. The TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework includes __________. a model for governance including process, content and context. the Architecture Compliance review process and checklists. guidance for establishing an Architecture Capability using the ADM. a list of responsibilities for running an Architecture Board.

Complete the sentence. A gap analysis will enable the architect to do all of the following except _____. identify building blocks that have been inadvertently omitted. identify building blocks to be carried over. identify building blocks that have been intentionally eliminated. identify potential vendors to provide new building blocks. identify new building blocks that are needed.

According to TOGAF, Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Compliance Assessment?. To provide a high-level view of the end architecture product. To show progression of change from the Baseline Architecture to the Target Architecture. To ensure that architecture information is communicated to the right stakeholders at the right time. To govern the architecture throughout its implementation process.

Which one of the following is an objective of Phase A of the TOGAF ADM?. To secure formal approval to proceed. To define the framework that is going to be used to develop the enterprise architecture. To define an IT Strategy that maps out the technology infrastructure. To prepare a Solution Architecture for the enterprise. To allocate the resources needed to implement the architecture project.

Which one of the following is responsible for the acceptance and sign-off of an Architecture Compliance review?. Architecture Review Co-ordinator. Architecture Board. CIO. Project Leader. Lead Enterprise Architect.

Which phase of the ADM ensures that implementation projects conform to the defined architecture?. Phase D. Requirements Management. Phase G. Phase H. Phase F.

Which one of the following is an objective of the Preliminary Phase of the ADM?. To define the Baseline Architecture for this cycle of the ADM. To define and prioritise work packages. To define the relevant stakeholders and their concerns. To define the framework and methodologies to be used. To define the application systems for the Target Architecture.

Which of the following describes the Architecture Vision document?. A detailed schedule for implementation of the target architecture. A description of individual change increments showing progression from the baseline to target architecture. A joint agreement between the development team and sponsor on the deliverables and quality of an architecture. A high level description of the baseline and target architectures. A set of rules and guidelines to support fulfilling the mission of the organization.

According to TOGAF, when creating views for a particular architecture, What is the recommended first step?. Develop views for the target architecture first. Refer to existing libraries of viewpoints, to identify one for re-use. Design a viewpoint to address all stakeholder concerns. Ensure completeness of the architecture.

Which of the following best describes the TOGAF Technical Reference Model?. It is a fundamental architecture upon which more specific architectures can be based. It is a model of application components and application services software, including brokering applications. It is an example of a Common Systems Architecture. It is a detailed data model that can be tailored to specific industries.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Architecture Requirements Specification?. A record of deviations from the planned architectural approach. A quantitative view of the solution to measure the implementation. A document that triggers the start of an architecture development cycle. A qualitative view of the solution to communicate the intent of the architect.

Which of the following is defined by TOGAF as a representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns?. View. Capability Architecture. Statement of Work. Viewpoint. Architecture Building Block.

Which ADM phase establishes the connection between the architecture organization and the implementation organization through the Architecture Contract?. Phase H. Phase G. Phase F. Requirements Management. Phase E.

In which Phase of the ADM does the business scenario technique figure most prominently?. Architecture Vision. Technology Architecture. Information Systems Architectures. Preliminary. Business Architecture.

According to TOGAF, in which phase of the ADM should an initial assessment of business transformation readiness occur?. Phase F. Preliminary Phase. Phase A. Phase G. Phase B.

Complete the sentence. During the implementation of an architecture, if the original Architecture Definition and requirements are not suitable, a ____ may be submitted to initiate further architecture work. Change Request. Statement of Architecture Work. Requirements Impact Analysis. Capability Assessment.

Which of the following architectures in the Architecture Continuum contains the most re-usable architecture elements?. Foundation Architectures. Common Systems Architectures. Organization-Specific Architectures. Industry Architectures.

Which section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles should highlight the business benefits for adhering to the principle?. Statement. Implications. Name. Rationale.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "Initial Level of Risk" in Risk Management?. The categorization before determining and implementing mitigating actions. The categorization before risk identification. The categorization after initial risk assessment. The categorization after implementation of mitigating actions. The categorization after mitigation and residual risk assessment.

Which one of the following statements about TOGAF Building Blocks is NOT true?. They should have stable, published interfaces that allow other building blocks to interoperate with them. They may be assembled from other Building Blocks. They are equivalent to software component objects or web services. They are a package of functionality intended to meet the business needs across the organization. They may have multiple implementations but with different, interdependent Building Blocks.

Complete the sentence. The Architecture Development Method produces content to be stored in the Repository, Which is classified according to the__________________. Standards Information Base. Architecture Capability Model. Enterprise Continuum. ADM Guidelines and Techniques. Architecture Capability Framework.

Which one of the following is an essential aspect of architecture governance?. Authoring the Architecture Definition Document. Ensuring the compliance of individual projects to the enterprise architecture. Conducting Business Scenarios. Authoring the Communications Plan for a given architecture project. Controlling the implementation and deployment organizations.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of enterprise architecture?. To ensure compliance in an enterprise to corporate auditing standards. To allow an enterprise to exploit the latest trends in technology. To optimise an enterprise into an environment that is responsive to business needs. To enable the CIO to take effective control of the business units across an enterprise. To provide a set of standards that all actors must adhere to within an enterprise.

Which component within the Architecture Repository holds best practice or template materials that can be used to construct architectures?. Architecture Metamodel. Reference Library. Governance Log. Architecture Landscape. Architecture Capability.

What document is sent from the sponsoring organization to the architecture organization to trigger the start of an ADM cycle?. Architecture Vision. Architecture Definition Document. Request for Architecture Work. Architecture Contract. Statement of Architecture Work.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a business scenario?. To develop a set of general rules and guidelines for the architecture being developed. To develop a set of security guidelines for the architecture being developed. To define and plan an enterprise architecture transformation based on Capability-Based Planning. To help identify and understand the business requirements that an architecture must address. To identify and mitigate the risks when implementing an architecture project.

Which of the following TOGAF components was created to enable architects to design architectures addressing Boundaryless Information Flow?. The Enterprise Continuum. The Integrated Information Infrastructure Model. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model. The Architecture Repository.

Which of the following statements about TOGAF Building Blocks and their use in the ADM cycle is correct?. Building Blocks in phases D, E and F are evolved to a common pattern of steps. Building Blocks should be identified in abstract form as part of the Preliminary Phase. Building Blocks become more implementation-specific in Phase E. Building Blocks should be first selected in Phase D.

Which of the following describes a key objective of the Technology Architecture Phase?. To define technology components into a set of technology platforms. To develop a migration plan to deliver incremental capabilities. To select a set of technology products that will form the basis of a solution architecture. To define the solution architecture needed to support the Application Architecture. To define the Transition Architectures needed to achieve the Target Architecture.

Which of the following statements best describes how Architecture Principles are used within the ADM?. They are used to determine the readiness factors impacting the organization. They are used to guide decision making within the enterprise. They are used to resolve and dispose of requirements. They are used to define the framework and detailed methodologies. They are used to define stakeholders and their concerns.

Which of the following best describes an approach for adapting the ADM in the situation where the business case for doing architecture is not well recognized?. Tailor the ADM in conjunction with another architecture framework that has deliverables specific to the vertical sector. Completion of the Business Architecture should follow the Information Systems Architecture. Tailor the ADM to reflect the relationships with, and dependencies on other management processes within the organization. Create an Architecture Vision and then a detailed Business Architecture. Produce a "cut-down" version of the ADM suitable to the resources available.

Which of the following describes the Phase H classification for an Incremental change?. A change driven by a requirement to increase investment in order to create new value for exploitation. A change driven by a requirement to re-align with the business strategy. A change driven by a requirement to derive additional value from the existing investment. A change driven by a requirement to reduce investment.

Which one of the following best describes the next step in an Architecture Compliance Review once the scope of the review has been determined?. Prepare the Architecture Compliance Review report. Tailor the checklists to address business requirements. Send the assessment report to the Architecture Review co-ordinator. Schedule the Architecture Review meeting. Interview the project principals to obtain background information.

In Which phase of the TOGAF ADM are Gap Analysis results from earlier phases consolidated?. Phase E. Phase H. Phase D. Phase F. Phase G.

Complete the sentence. The Requirements Management Phase ___________. is used to dispose of resolved requirements for all ADM phases. stores requirements and manages their flow into relevant ADM phases. generates new requirements and passes them to all ADM phases. is a central process that prioritizes requirements for all ADM phases. addresses and resolves requirements between ADM phases.

According to TOGAF, Which of the following best describes the classification of architectural change in the case where multiple server systems are being consolidated to a single system?. An incremental change handled via change management techniques. A simplification change handled via change management techniques. A bottom-up change to enhance operational capability. A re-architecting change that puts the whole architecture through an ADM cycle. A revision change of the enterprise architecture.

Which one of the following statements best describes why the ADM should be adapted?. To move through the cycle faster. To suit the specific needs of the enterprise. To make the use more realistic. To align it closer to the business.

The statement, "Getting information to the right people at the right time in a secure, reliable manner in order to support the operations that are core to the extended enterprise" describes the concept of_____. Semantic Web. Portability. Service Oriented Architecture. Interoperability. Boundaryless Information Flow.

Which of the following is an objective of Phase B, Business Architecture?. To maximize the business value from the architecture. To confirm the ability of the enterprise to undergo change. To develop a Target Technology Architecture to support the business. To demonstrate how stakeholder concerns are addressed in the Business Architecture. To finalize the Architecture Vision and Architecture Definition documents.

Complete the sentence by selecting the applicable pair of words. According to TOGAF, a/an _____ is used to describe the ____ of a stakeholder. viewpoint, requirements. view, concerns. activity model, perspective. Architecture trade-off analysis, constraints. Node Connectivity Diagram, interconnections.

According to TOGAF, Which of the following best describes Architecture Governance?. A categorization mechanism for architecture and solution artifacts. The lifecycle management of information and related technology used by an organization. The practice by which enterprise architectures are controlled at an enterprise-wide level. A method for designing an information system in terms of a set of building blocks. A framework for operational and change activity.

Which one of the following statements about the Requirements Management phase is true?. All requirements fed into the phase are prioritized, and those of low priority are deferred until the next iteration of the ADM cycle. The phase manages the flow of requirements, storing them, and feeding them in and out of the relevant ADM phases. The phase resolves the requirements that are fed into it from the other ADM phases. The phase operates like a waiting room, and all requirements fed in to the phase must be resolved by the end of the current ADM cycle. The phase generates the requirements for a given ADM cycle using the Business Scenario technique.

Which of the following best describes how TOGAF defines an enterprise?. Any organization whose stock is traded. Any corporation with more than 10,000 employees. Any organization involved in commerce. Any collection of organizations that has a common set of goals. Any set of organizations based at the same geographic location.

Which one of the following statements about TOGAF Building Blocks is true?. The specification of a building block should be loosely coupled to its implementation. The gap analysis technique should be used to identify building blocks for re-use. Solutions Building Blocks are selected in Phases A, B, C and D. Building blocks at a functional level are known as Solutions Building Blocks.

Which one of the following categories from the Document Categorization model consists of the normative parts of TOGAF which are considered central to its usage?. TOGAF Mandated. TOGAF Core. TOGAF Referenced. TOGAF Recommended. TOGAF Supporting.