TOGAF Multiple Choice
In which ADM phase is an Architecture Contract developed to cover the overall implementation and deployment process? A. Phase E B. Phase F C. Phase G D. Phase H
Answer is C During Phase G, an Architecture Contract is developed to cover the overall implementation and deployment process.
Which of the following architecture domains does the III-RM describe? A. Business B. Data C. Application D. Technology
Answer is C III-RM is an Application Architecture reference model.
How is the III-RM classified in terms of the Enterprise Continuum? A. Industry Solution B. Foundation Architecture C. Common Systems Architecture D. Common Systems Solution
Answer is C In terms of the Enterprise Continuum, III-RM is a Common Systems Architecture.
Which one of the following describes three principles of the TOGAF 9 People certification program? A. Integrity, Scalability, Flexibility B. Objectivity, Robustness;, Simplicity C. Openness, Fairness, Quality D. Knowledge-based, Valuable, Simplicity E. All of these
Answer is C Openness; Fairness; Quality These match the principles stated in the Certification Policy document.
Which of the ADM phases includes the development of Application and Data Architectures? A. Phase A B. Phase B C. Phase C D. Phase D E. Phase E
Answer is C Phase C: Information Systems Architectures is when Application and Data Architecture development occurs
TOGAF defines interoperability as "the ability to share information and services". Which of the following categories utilizes a common look-and-feel approach through a common portal-like solution to interact with the users? A. Application interoperability B. Information interoperability C. Presentation interoperability D. Technical interoperability
Answer is C Presentation Interoperability utilizes a common look-and-feel approach through a common portal-like solution to interact with the users
Which of the following statements describing relationships between stakeholders, concerns, views, and viewpoints is correct? A. A concern is important to only one stakeholder. B. A stakeholder identifies one or more concerns. C. A viewpoint covers one concern. D. A viewpoint consists of one or more views.
Answer is B A and B should be one or more stakeholders/concerns; D is incorrect.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. A view can be thought of as a template for a viewpoint. B. A viewpoint defines the perspective from which a view is taken. C. A viewpoint defines how to construct and use a view. D. A view is what a stakeholder sees. E. A view might describe business process for an IT system.
Answer is A A view can be thought of as a template for a viewpoint is NOT correct. Instead, a viewpoint is considered a template for a view.
Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the Enterprise Continuum? A. It is a repository of all known architecture assets and artifacts in the IT industry. B. It is a view of the Architecture Repository. C. It provides a method for classifying architecture and solution assets. D. It is an important aid to communication for architects on both the buy and supplyside. E. It is an aid to organization of re-usable and solution assets.
Answer is A An Enterprise Continuum is NOT a virtual repository of all assets produced during application of the ADM
Which one of the following is not the responsibility of an Architecture Board? A. Resourcing of architecture projects B. Decision-making with regards to changes to the architectures C. Enforcement of Architecture Compliance D. Monitoring of Architecture Contracts
Answer is A Architecture Board is not responsible for resourcing of architecture projects.
Complete the sentence: The process of managing architecture requirements applies to_______? A. All ADM phases B. The Preliminary Phase C. Phase A: Architecture Vision D. The Requirements Management phase
Answer is A Architecture Requirements are managed across all phases of the ADM.
Which of the following is a technique that can be used to discover and document business requirements in Phase A? A. Business Scenarios B. Business Transformation Readiness Assessment C. Gap Analysis D. Stakeholder Management
Answer is A Business Scenarios is a technique that can be used to discover and document business requirements in Phase A
Which level of the Architecture Landscape contains the most detail? A. Capability Architectures B. Segment Architectures C. Strategic Architectures
Answer is A Capability Architectures are the level of Architecture Landscape containing the most detail
Conceptually; the structure of an Architecture Governance Framework consists of process; content; and context (stored in the repository). The following are included in content EXCEPT: A. Compliance B. SLAs and OLAs C. Organizational standards D. Regulatory requirements E. Architectures
Answer is A Compliance is part of process (not part of content).
DELETE THIS CARD Which one of the following is NOT part of the approach to the Preliminary Phase? A. Creating the Architecture Vision B. Defining the enterprise C. Defining the framework to be used D. Defining the relationships between management frameworks E. Evaluating the enterprise architecture maturity
Answer is A Creation of the Architecture Vision occurs in Phase A (not during Preliminary Phase)
The following are included in Architecture Governance EXCEPT: A. Implementing a system of controls over expenditure within the enterprise B. Implementing a system of controls over the creation and monitoring of all architecture components and activities C. Implementing a system to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulatory obligations D. Establishing processes that support effective management of the Architecture Governance process E. Developing practices that ensure accountability to stakeholders
Answer is A Expenditure control is not included in Architecture Governance
Which of the following in the Enterprise Continuum is an example of an internal architecture or solution artifact that is available for re-use? A. Deliverables from previous architecture work B. Industry reference models and patterns C. The TOGAF TRM D. The ARTS data model
Answer is A In the Enterprise Continuum, Deliverables from previous architecture work is an example of an internal architecture or solution artifact that is available for re-use
In which ADM phase is an outline Implementation and Migration Strategy generated? A. Phase E B. Phase F C. Phase G D. Phase H
Answer is A Phase E generates the outline Implementation and Migration Strategy.
Which one of the following reference building blocks is NOT part of the Solutions Continuum? A. Systems libraries B. Organization-specific solutions C. Foundation solutions D. Common systems solutions E. Industry solutions
Answer is A Systems libraries are not part of the Solutions Continuum
Where is the TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM) positioned in terms of the Enterprise Continuum? A. The left-hand side of the Architecture Continuum B. The right-hand side of the Architecture Continuum C. The left-hand side of the Solutions Continuum D. The right-hand side of the Solutions Continuum
Answer is A Technical Reference Model (TRM) is at the left-hand side, the most generic, of the Architecture Continuum.
In an Architecture Compliance Review; who is responsible for accepting and signing off on the review? A. Architecture Board B. Architecture Review Co-ordinator C. Lead Enterprise Architect D. Project Leader
Answer is A The Architecture Board is responsible for accepting and signing off on a review.
Which of the following is considered a model for a physical instance of the Enterprise Continuum? A. The Architecture Repository B. The III-RM C. The Standards Information Base D. The TOGAF TRM
Answer is A The Architecture Repository is considered a model for a physical instance of the Enterprise Continuum
Which of the ADM phases includes the objective of defining those responsible for performing the architecture work? A. Preliminary B. Phase A C. Phase B D. Phase D E. Phase E
Answer is A The Preliminary Phase includes the objective of defining those responsible for performing the architecture work
Which of the following statements is true: The TOGAF Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM) is classified in the Architecture Continuum as: A. An example of a Common Systems Architecture B. An example of an Industry Architecture C. An example of an Enterprise Architecture D. An example of a Foundation Architecture
Answer is A The TOGAF Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM) is a Common Systems Architecture.
Which one of the following best describes an Architecture Contract? A. An agreement between the development partners and stakeholders on the acceptable risks and mitigating actions for an architecture B. An agreement between development partners and sponsors on the deliverables; quality; and fitness-for-purpose of an architecture C. An agreement between the lead architect and the development partners on the enforcement of Architecture Compliance for an architecture D. An agreement between development partners and sponsors on how best to monitor implementation of the architecture
Answer is B An Architecture Contract is the agreement between development partners and sponsors.
Which one of the following is an objective of Phase A? A. To review the stakeholders; their requirements; and priorities B. To validate business principles; goals; drivers; and KPIs C. To generate and gain consensus on an outline Implementation and Migration Strategy D. To formulate recommendations for each implementation project E. To provide a process to manage architecture requirements
Answer is B An objective of Phase A is to validate the business principles, goals, and drivers
Which of the following best describes the role of architecture deliverables? A. They are defined so as to avoid tailoring TOGAF. B. They are defined as a starting point for tailoring TOGAF.
Answer is B Architecture deliverables are defined as a starting point for tailoring TOGAF. (TOGAF should be tailored for use.)
Which architecture domain is the first architecture activity undertaken in the ADM cycle? A. Application B. Business C. Data D. Technology
Answer is B Business Architecture is the 1st architecture activity undertaken in ADM cycle so as to demonstrate the business value of subsequent architecture work to key stakeholders.
Which one of the following is considered a relevant resource for Phase B available from the Architecture Repository? A. The ARTS data model B. Business rules; job descriptions C. The III-RM D. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model
Answer is B Business rules; job descriptions are considered a relevant resource for Phase B available from the Architecture Repository.
Where is the business scenario technique most prominently used in the ADM cycle? A. Preliminary Phase B. Phase A: Architecture Vision C. Phase F: Migration Planning D. Phase H: Architecture Change Management
Answer is B Business scenario technique is most prominently used in ADM cycle Phase A when creating the Architecture Vision.
DELETE THIS CARD In which ADM phase are the Transition Architectures defined in Phase E confirmed with the stakeholders? A. Phase E B. Phase F C. Phase G D. Phase H
Answer is B During Phase F, Transition Architectures defined in Phase E confirmed with the stakeholders.
Which one of the following is an architecture of generic services and functions? A. Application Architecture B. Foundation Architecture C. Segment Architecture D. Solution Architecture
Answer is B Foundation Architecture is an architecture of generic services and functions
When performing gap analysis; which of the following is NOT a valid response to the case of an Architecture Building Block that was present in the Baseline Architecture found to be missing in the Target Architecture? A. A review should occur. B. If the building block was correctly eliminated; it should be added to the Target Architecture in the next iteration. C. If the building block was correctly eliminated; it should marked as such in the Eliminated cell. D. If the building block was incorrectly eliminated; it should be reinstated to the architecture design in the next iteration. E. If the building block was incorrectly eliminated; it should be recorded as an accidental omission.
Answer is B If an Architecture Building Block (ABB) present in Baseline Architecture missing in Target Architecture was correctly eliminated, you would not add it back to the target.
Complete the sentence: In the TOGAF Document Categorization Model; the category TOGAF Core describes _________ A. Additional resources not referenced by TOGAF B. The fundamental concepts that form the essence of TOGAF C. A pool of resources referenced by TOGAF D. The normative parts of the TOGAF specification
Answer is B In the TOGAF Document Categorization Model; the category TOGAF Core describes the fundamental concepts.
Which of the following statements about Architecture Governance is NOT correct? A. It is the practice and orientation by which enterprise architectures and other architectures are managed and controlled. B. The Chief Architect manages the Architecture Governance activity. C. An Architecture Governance Framework supports it. D. It is a set of owned responsibilities that ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the organization's architecture.
Answer is B It is the Architecture Board (not the Chief Architect) that manages Architecture Governance.
Which part of the TOGAF document provides a number of architecture development phases; together with narratives for each phase? A. Part I: Introduction B. Part II: Architecture Development Method (ADM) C. Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques D. Part IV: Architecture Content Framework E. Part V: Enterprise Continuum and Tools
Answer is B Part II: The ADM part of the TOGAF document provides a number of architecture development phases; together with narratives for each phase
Which of the ADM phases commences with receipt of a Request for Architecture Work from the sponsor? A. Preliminary B. Phase A C. Phase E D. Phase G E. Phase H
Answer is B Phase A (Preliminary) commences with receipt of the Request for Architecture Work.
Which of the TOGAF Architecture Development phases includes the creation and approval of the Architecture Vision document? A. Preliminary Phase B. Phase A C. Phase B D. Phase C E. Phase D
Answer is B Phase A: Architecture Vision includes the creation and approval of the Architecture Vision document
Which of the TOGAF Architecture Development phases is the initial phase of an Architecture Development Cycle? A. Preliminary Phase B. Phase A C. Phase B D. Phase C E. Phase D
Answer is B Phase A: Architecture Vision is the initial phase of a cycle. Note that the Preliminary Phase is a preparatory phase.
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the ADM? A. Preliminary B. Phase C: Requirements Architecture C. Phase F: Migration Planning D. Phase D: Technology Architecture E. Phase G: Implementation Governance
Answer is B Phase C is Information Systems Architecture. There is no Requirements Architecture; but there is a Requirements Management phase.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of "Residual Level of Risk" in risk management? A. The categorization prior to determining risks B. The categorization after implementing mitigating actions C. The categorization after the initial risk assessment D. The categorization after risk identification
Answer is B Residual level of risk remains after mitigating actions have been taken.
Which of the following describes a purpose of a Standards Information Base? A. To provide a method for architecture development B. To provide a basis for architectural governance C. To provide a record of governance activity D. To show an architectural view of building blocks
Answer is B Standards Information Base is used as part of Architecture Governance.
Which of the following is typically the final step in development of the Business Architecture in Phase B? A. Conduct formal stakeholder review B. Create Architecture Definition Document C. Perform gap analysis D. Select reference models, viewpoints, and tools
Answer is B Step 9, Create Architecture Definition Document, is typically the final step in development of the Business Architecture in Phase B
Which one of the following is the entry level certification for an individual? A. TOGAF 9 Certified B. TOGAF 9 Foundation C. TOGAF 9 Professional D. TOGAF 9 Architect
Answer is B TOGAF 9 Foundation is the entry-level qualification. Options C and D do not exist as options within the program.
Which one of the following statements best describes TOGAF? A. TOGAF is a tool for developing Technology Architectures only. B. TOGAF is a framework and method for architecture development. C. TOGAF is a business model. D. TOGAF is a specific architecture pattern. E. TOGAF is a method for IT Governance
Answer is B TOGAF is both an architecture framework and a method for architecture development.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the TRM? A. To provide a framework for IT governance B. To provide a visual model, terminology, and coherent description of components and structure of an information system C. To provide a method for architecture development D. To provide a system engineering viewpoint on a possible solution
Answer is B TRM provides a visual model, terminology, and coherent description of components and structure of an information system
DELETE THIS CARD Which one of the following does NOT complete the sentence: When executing the ADM; the architect is not only developing a snapshot of the enterprise; but is also populating the ___________________ A. Architecture Repository B. Architecture Capability Framework C. Enterprise Continuum D. Foundation Architecture
Answer is B The Architecture Capability Framework is a set of best practices and guidelines, but not a model that is populated during ADM execution
Which of the following documents acts as the deliverable container for the Business, Data, Application, and Technology architectural artifacts? A. Architecture Contract B. Architecture Definition Document C. Architecture Requirements Specification D. Architecture Roadmap E. Architecture Vision
Answer is B The Architecture Definition Document acts as the deliverable container for the Business, Data, Application, and Technology architectural artifacts
Which of the following acts as a holding area for all architecture-related projects within the enterprise? A. Architecture Building Block B. Architecture Repository C. Architecture Roadmap D. Architecture Vision
Answer is B The Architecture Repository acts as a holding area for all architecture-related projects within the enterprise
According to TOGAF; a good business scenario should be SMART. What does the letter S stand for? A. Solution-oriented B. Specific C. Strategic D. Stakeholder-oriented E. Segmented
Answer is B The S in SMART stands for Specific
All of the following apply to the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination; EXCEPT which statement? A. Candidates who fail cannot take the examination again within one (1) month. B. The examination consists of more than 100 questions. C. The examination has multiple-choice format questions. D. It is a closed-book examination.
Answer is B The TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination contains 40 questions only (not 100)
How many certification levels are there in the TOGAF 9 People certification? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Answer is B There are two levels: Level 1 leads to TOGAF 9 Foundation and Level 2 leads to TOGAF 9 Certified.
Which of the following version numbers is used by TOGAF as a convention to denote a high-level outline of an architecture? A. Version 0 B. Version 0.1 C. Version 0.5 D. Version 1.0
Answer is B Version 0.1 indicates that a high-level outline of the architecture is in place. Typically this version is produced in the Architecture Vision phase.
Which of the following is the technique used in the TOGAF building blocks example to identify building blocks for re-use? A. Business scenario B. Identification; ranking; and selection of building blocks C. A matrix of building blocks versus application D. Use-case model
Answer is C A matrix of building blocks versus applications is used to identify potential re-use.
TOGAF defines a set of terms to describe Architecture Compliance. Which one of the following applies to the case where an implementation has no features in common with the architecture specification? A. Compliant B. Conformant C. Irrelevant D. Non-conformant
Answer is C An implementation has no features in common with the architecture specification it is termed Irrelevant.
Which one of the following is a recommended way to evaluate the enterprise architecture maturity? A. Architecture Principles B. Business Scenarios C. Capability Maturity Models D. Risk Management
Answer is C Capability Maturity models are recommended way to evaluate the enterprise architecture maturity
Which of the following best describes the Capability-Based Planning technique? A. A technique used to plan the degree to which information and services are to be shared B. A technique used to validate an architecture C. A technique used for business planning that focuses on business outcomes D. A technique used to develop general rules and guidelines for the architecture being developed
Answer is C Capability-Based Planning is a business planning technique focused on business outcomes
Which part of the TOGAF template for defining architecture principles should highlight the business benefits of adhering to the principle? A. Implications B. Name C. Rationale D. Statement
Answer is C Rationale should highlight the business benefits of adhering to the principle
Which of the following are the major information areas managed by a governance repository? A. Foundation Architectures, Industry Architectures, Organization-Specific Architectures B. Standards Information Base, Architecture Landscape, Governance Log C. Reference Data, Process Status, Audit Information D. Application Architecture, Business Architecture, Data Architecture
Answer is C Reference Data, Process Status, and Audit Information are the recommended information areas managed by a governance repository.
Which one of the following is a change that can always be handled by change management techniques? A. Incremental change B. Re-architecting change C. Simplification change
Answer is C Simplification change can always be handled by change management techniques
Which one of the following best defines an entity with interests in. or concerns relative to, the outcome of an architecture? A. Architect B. Sponsor C. Stakeholder
Answer is C Stakeholder defines an entity with interests in, or concerns relative to, the outcome of an architecture
Which of the following are considered to be the constituent parts of the Enterprise Continuum? A. Standards Information Base; Governance Log B. TOGAF TRM; III-RM C. Architecture Continuum; Solutions Continuum D. Business Architecture; Application Architecture
Answer is C The Architecture Continuum and Solutions Continuum are the constituent parts.
Which one of the following is defined as a categorization model for classifying architecture and solutions artifacts? A. Architecture Principle B. Architecture Repository C. Enterprise Continuum D. Foundation Architecture
Answer is C The Enterprise Continuum is defined as a categorization model for classifying architecture and solutions artifacts
Which one of the following is a potential resource in Phase C and is a reference model focusing on application-level components and services? A. The ARTS data model B. Business rules; job descriptions C. The III-RM D. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model
Answer is C The III-RM is a potential resource in Phase C and is a reference model focusing on application-level components and services
Which of the following is not considered one of the main constituent parts of the TOGAF document? A. The Architecture Development Method B. The Enterprise Continuum & Tools C. The Technical Reference Model D. The TOGAF Architecture Capability Framework
Answer is C The TRM not considered one of the main constituent parts of the TOGAF document. TRM is part of the Foundation Architecture, which is contained in Part VI: TOGAF Reference Models.
Which of the following maps to the characteristic "transparency"? A. All decisions taken; processes used; and their implementation will not be allowed to create unfair advantage to any one particular party. B. Each contractual party is required to act responsibly to the organization and its shareholders. C. All actions implemented and their decision support will be available for inspection by authorized organization and provider parties. D. All involved parties will have a commitment to adhere to procedures; processes; and authority structures established by the organization. E. All processes; decision-making; and mechanisms used will be established so as to minimize or avoid potential conflicts of interest.
Answer is C Transparency: All actions and their decision support will be available for inspection.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. A concern might include performance and reliability. B. A concern is an area of interest. C. Concerns are key interests of the stakeholders. D. Concern and requirement are synonymous.
Answer is D Concern and requirement are NOT synonymous, as concerns are used to derive requirements.
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the phases of the ADM? A. They are cyclical. B. They are iterative. C. Each phase refines the scope. D. Each phase is mandatory. E. They cycle through a range of architecture views.
Answer is D ADM Phases are not mandatory. The ADM is recommended to be tailored; which may include omitting phases.
The following are key Architecture Governance processes EXCEPT: A. Compliance B. Dispensation C. Monitoring and reporting D. Budgetary control E. Business control
Answer is D Budgetary control is outside Architecture Governance processes
Which of the following does NOT apply to a building block? A. It is a package of functionality that meets business needs. B. It has published interfaces to access functionality. C. It may interoperate with other building blocks. D. It has a specification that is tightly coupled to its implementation.
Answer is D Building blocks should have a loose coupling to implementation to allow for multiple implementations and re-implementation.
DELETE THIS CARD Which of the following in the Enterprise Continuum is NOT an example of an external architecture or solution artifact? A. The TOGAF TRM B. IT-specific models; such as web services C. The ARTS data model D. Deliverables from previous architecture work
Answer is D Deliverables from previous architecture work are NOT an example of an external architecture or solution artifact
DELETE THIS CARD Which one of the following describes a statement of difference between two states? A. Baseline B. Constraint C. Deliverable D. Gap E. Viewpoint
Answer is D Gap describes a statement of difference between two states. Gap is used in the context of gap analysis, where it is used to identify differences between Baseline and Target Architectures.
Which of the following topic areas is NOT included in the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus? A. Architecture Governance B. Basic Concepts C. Building Blocks D. Guidelines for adapting the ADM: Iteration and Levels E. Introduction to the ADM
Answer is D Guidelines for adapting the ADM: Iteration and Levels is part of the Level 2 Syllabus for the TOGAF 9 Certified qualification. It is not part of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus.
Which one of the following best describes a reason to adapt the ADM and take a federated approach? A. The maturity of the architecture discipline within the enterprise B. The use of the ADM in conjunction with another enterprise framework C. The ADM is being used by a lead contractor in an outsourcing situation D. The enterprise is very large and complex
Answer is D Large and complex enterprises usually cannot be successfully treated as a single entity and a federated approach is recommended.
Which one of the following is NOT an objective of Phase H: Architecture Change Management? A. Assess the performance of the architecture and make recommendations for change B. Assess changes to the framework and principles set up in previous phases C. Maximize the business value from the architecture and ongoing operations D. Mobilize supporting operations that will underpin the future working lifetime of the deployed solution E. Operate the Governance Framework
Answer is D Mobilizing supporting operations that will underpin the future working lifetime of the deployed solution is an objective from Phase G (not H).
When using the ADM to establish an Architecture Capability; which phase would define the infrastructure requirements to support the practice? A. Application Architecture B. Business Architecture C. Data Architecture D. Technology Architecture
Answer is D Phase D: Technology Architecture defines the infrastructure requirements to support the practice
Which of the TOGAF Architecture Development phases provides oversight of the implementation? A. Phase D B. Phase E C. Phase F D. Phase G E. Phase H
Answer is D Phase G: Implementation Governance part of Architecture Development provides oversight of the implementation
Complete the sentence: Phase H ___________________ A. Prepares the organization for successful TOGAF architecture projects B. Develops Baseline and Target Architectures and analyzes the gaps C. Prepares and issues Architecture Contracts D. Ensures that the architecture responds to the needs of the enterprise E. All of these
Answer is D Phase H ensures that the architecture responds to the needs of the enterprise. Phase H: Architecture Change Management
Which class of architectural information held within the Architecture Repository would contain adopted reference models? A. Architecture Metamodel B. Architecture Capability C. Standards Information Base D. Reference Library
Answer is D Reference Library is a class of architectural information held within the Architecture Repository containing adopted reference models
Which one of the following statements about architecture principles is NOT true? A. They are a set of general rules for the architecture being developed. B. They are intended to be enduring and seldom amended. C. They are an initial output from the Preliminary Phase. D. They are used in the Requirements Management phase to dispose of; address; and prioritize requirements.
Answer is D Requirements Management handles the flow of requirements but not architecture principles
Which of the following ADM phases is where SBBs first appear in the ADM cycle? A. Phase A B. Phase B C. Phase D D. Phase E E. Phase G
Answer is D SBBs (Solution Building Blocks) first appear in Phase E of ADM cycle.
Which of the following responses does NOT complete the next sentence? The Solutions Continuum _________________________ A. Provides a way to understand the implementation of assets defined in the Architecture Continuum B. Addresses the commonalities and differences among the products; systems; and services of an implemented system C. Can be considered to have at each level a set of building blocks that represent a solution to the business requirements at that level D. Contains a number of re-usable Architecture Building Blocks E. Has a relationship to the Architecture Continuum that includes guidance; direction; and support
Answer is D Solutions Continuum does NOT contain a number of reusable Architecture Building Blocks. (ABBs are part of the Architecture Continuum.)
Which one of the following does TOGAF recommend be created to address integration of individual architectures? A. An Architecture Repository B. An Enterprise Continuum C. An Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model D. A meta-architecture framework E. A technical reference model
Answer is D TOGAF recommends a Meta-architecture framework be created to address integration of individual architectures
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the TOGAF Foundation Architecture? A. It reflects general building blocks. B. It defines open standards for building blocks implementation. C. It provides open systems standards. D. It provides guidelines for testing collections of systems. E. It reflects general computing requirements.
Answer is D Testing guidelines are not included in TOGAF Foundation Architecture.
Complete the sentence: The Enterprise Continuum is _________ A. An architecture framework B. A database of open industry standards C. A technical reference model D. A model for classifying artifacts E. A method for developing architectures
Answer is D The Enterprise Continuum is a method for classifying artifacts.
Which component of the Architecture Repository provides guidelines; templates; and patterns that can be used to create new architectures? A. The Architecture Metamodel B. The Architecture Capability C. The Architecture Landscape D. The Reference Library E. The Governance Log
Answer is D The Reference Library component of the Architecture Repository provides guidelines; templates; and patterns that can be used to create new architectures
Which of the following documents is produced in Phase A as a response to the Request for Architecture Work? A. Architecture Contract B. Architecture Definition Document C. Requirements Impact Statement D. Statement of Architecture Work
Answer is D The Statement of Architecture Work is produced in Phase A as a response to the Request for Architecture Work
Which of the following best completes the next sentence: The Enterprise Continuum aids communication _______ A. Within enterprises B. Between enterprises C. With vendor organizations D. By providing a consistent language to communicate the differences between architectures E. All of these
Answer is E All of the answers apply.
Which one of the following best describes why you need a framework for enterprise architecture? A. Architecture design is complex. B. Using a framework can speed up the process. C. Using a framework ensures more complete coverage. D. A framework provides a set of tools and a common vocabulary. E. All of these.
Answer is E All of the reasons given are reasons for needing an architecture framework.
Which of the following documents is produced early in the project lifecycle and contains an aspirational view of the end architecture project? A. Architecture Contract B. Architecture Definition Document C. Architecture Requirements Specification D. Architecture Roadmap E. Architecture Vision
Answer is E Architecture Vision is produced early in the project lifecycle and contains an aspirational view of the end architecture project
Which of these is NOT considered a dimension to consider when setting the scope of the architecture activity? A. The scope or focus of the enterprise B. The set of architecture domains to be considered C. The level of detail D. The time period E. The Data Architecture
Answer is E Data Architecture is not a dimension (in itself) to consider when setting the scope of the architecture activity
Which one of the types of architecture below is NOT commonly accepted as part of the enterprise architecture addressed by TOGAF? A. Business Architecture B. Data Architecture C. Application Architecture D. Technology Architecture E. Pattern Architecture
Answer is E Pattern Architecture is not one of the four types (parts) of Enterprise Architecture The 4 are BDAT: Business, Data, Application, Technology Architecture.
In Example 3; Views and Viewpoints for a Simple Airport System; which of the following is the common tool used by pilots and controllers? A. Altitude B. Fuel C. Location D. Radar E. Radio
Answer is E Radio is the common tool used by pilots and controllers
Which of the following terms does TOGAF use to describe people who have key roles in, or concerns about, a system? A. Architect B. Consumer C. Customer D. Sponsor E. Stakeholder
Answer is E Stakeholder is used to describe people who have key roles in, or concerns about, a system
Which one of the following is defined as formal description of the enterprise; providing an executive-level long-term view for direction setting? A. Baseline Architecture B. Business Architecture C. Foundation Architecture D. Segment Architecture E. Strategic Architecture
Answer is E Strategic Architecture is defined as formal description of the enterprise; providing an executive-level long-term view for direction setting
Which of the following best describes the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique? A. A technique to define the degree to which information and services are to be shared B. A technique used to validate an architecture C. A technique used to identify and understand the business requirements an architecture must address D. A technique used to develop general rules and guidelines for the architecture being developed E. A technique used to understand the readiness of an organization to accept change
Answer is E The Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique is for determining the readiness of an organization to accept change.
Why is Architecture Governance beneficial? A. It links IT processes; resources; and information to organizational strategies and objectives. B. It integrates and institutionalizes IT best practices. C. It enables the organization to take full advantage of its information; infrastructure; and hardware/software assets. D. It protects the underlying digital assets of the organization. E. All of these.
Answer is E These are all benefits of Architectural Governance
Establishing an Architecture Board prevents one-off solutions and unconstrained developments that lead to: A. High costs of development B. High costs of support C. Lower quality D. Numerous run-time environments E. All of these
Answer is E These are all possible consequences of NOT establishing an Architecture Board.
Which of the following applies to an Architecture Building Block? A. It defines the functionality to be implemented. B. It defines the implementation. C. It defines what products and components will implement the functionality. D. It is product or vendor-aware.
Answer is: A ABBs define functionality, not implementation.
Which of the following is a work product that describes an architecture from a specific viewpoint? A. An artifact B. A building block C. A catalog D. A deliverable E. A matrix
Answer is: A Artifact is a work product that describes an architecture from a specific viewpoint
