Practice Test 5: EA Exam - Practice Test 5 Part 2
Complete the sentence: The TOGAF Standard covers the development of of the following Architecture domains: Business, Application, Technology and...
... Data
Complete the sentence: A set of Architecture Principles that are enduring and yet able to accommodate change meet the recommended criteria of...
... stability
What in the TOGAF Standard is a categorization framework to describe the building blocks and artifacts?
(Architecture) Content Framework
What in the TOGAF Standard develops, uses and sustains the Enterprise Architecture to govern change?
(Enterprise) Architecture Capability
Consider the following Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases objectives: 1. Identify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures 2. Identify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Information Systems (Data and Application) Architectures 3. Identify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Business Architectures 4. Obtain approval for a Statement of Architecture Work that defines a program of works to develop and deploy the architecture outlined in the Architecture Vision Which phase does each objective match?
1 - Phase D, 2 - Phase C, 3 - Phase B,4 - Phase A
Consider the following Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases objectives: 1. Determine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value 2. Ensure that the Implementation and Migration Plan is coordinated with the enterprise's approach to managing and implementing change in the enterprise's overall change portfolio 3. Define the overall Solution Building Blocks (SBBs) to finalize the Target Architecture based on the Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs) 4. Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders Which phase does each objective match?
1 - Phase E, 2 - Phase F, 3 - Phase E, 4 - Phase F
Consider the following Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases objectives: 1. Ensure that the Enterprise Architecture Capability meets current requirements 2. Ensure conformance with the Target Architecture by implementation projects 3. Finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan 4. Perform appropriate Architecture Governance functions for the solution and any implementation-driven architecture Change Requests Which phase does each objective match?
1 - Phase H, 2 - Phase G, 3 - Phase F, 4 - Phase G
Consider the following deliverables consumed and produced across the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM): 1. Summary of the changes to the enterprise that will accrue from successful deployment of the Target Architecture 2. Joint agreement between development partners and sponsors on the deliverables, quality, and fitness-for-purpose of an architecture 3. Document that is sent from the sponsoring organization to the architecture organization to trigger the start of an architecture development cycle 4. Deliverable container for the core architectural artifacts created during a project and for important related information Which deliverables match these descriptions?
1. Architecture Vision, 2. Architecture Contract, 3. Request for Architecture Work, 4. Architecture Definition Document
Which of the following best describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) diagram?
A stylized representation showing essential information flows
Which statement best applies to the (Enterprise) Architecture Repository?
A well-run EA Repository minimizes the information gathered and maintained
In the Architecture Development Method (ADM), documents which have been reviewed and approved are designated "approved" in accordance with the organization's governance practices. Which statement about approved documents is also true?
Approved documents are not always finalized
What governance approach should be put in place to make sure that architectural artifacts are developed and used with accountability and responsibility?
Architecture Contracts
What does the following describe in the TOGAF Standard: The first part represents the essence and is easy to remember The second part communicates succinctly and unambiguously the fundamental rule The third part highlights the business benefits of adhering to the principle in business terms The fourth part states the impact to business and consequences of adopting
Architecture Principle
Complete the sentence by selecting the applicable pair of words. A/an ... is used in the Business Architecture phase to help identify and understand business ... that the architecture has to address.
Business scenario / requirement
What are the three levels of the Architecture Landscape according to the TOGAF Standard?
Capability, Segment and Strategic Architectures
When considering the scope of an Enterprise Architecture (EA), what dimension considers the appropriate level of detail to be captured based on intended use of the EA?
Depth
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique according to the TOGAF Standard?
Determine if the organization is ready to undergo change
Why Enterprise Architecture can be beneficial for an organization?
EA provides a strategic context for the evolution of the enterprise in response to constantly changing needs
Which statement about Architecture Partitioning is correct?
Each organization needs to adopt a partitioning model that reflects its operating model
Which of the following is a responsibility of an Architecture Board?
Enforcement of architecture compliance
Which of the following best describes one purpose of the Gap Analysis technique of the TOGAF Standard?
Highlight shortfalls between the Baseline and Target Architectures
Which section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles highlights the requirements for carrying out the principle?
Implications
What level of risk is the TOGAF risk categorization prior to determining and implementing mitigating actions?
Initial
Why is it important to use iteration when applying the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)?
Iteration supports returning to previous phases to update work products with new information
What phase of the Architecture Development Method (ADM) includes obtaining approval for the Statement of Architecture Work?
Phase A: Architecture Vision
Which Architecture Development Method (ADM) phase(s) does the following describe: Output & Outcome: An approved set of projects, containing the objective and any necessary constraints, resources required, and start and finish dates. Essential knowledge: Resources available to undertake the change. How stakeholder priority and preference adjust in response to value, effort, and risk of change. (Stakeholder Requirements)
Phase F: Migration Planning
In which phase of the Architecture Development Method (ADM) does the TOGAF Standard align with Agile development?
Phase G: Architecture Governace
Which Architecture Development Method (ADM) phase(s) does the following describe: Outcome & Output: Direction to proceed and start developing a Target Architecture that addresses perceived, real, or anticipated shortfalls in the enterprise relative to stakeholder preferences. Essential knowledge: Gaps between approved target, or preference, and realization from prior work. (Value Realization) Changes in preference or priority. (Stakeholder Requirements)
Phase H: Architecture Change Management
Which phases are all part of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)?
Preliminary Phase, Architecture Vision, Architecture Change Management, Information Systems Architectures
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of a Change Request in the TOGAF Standard?
Request a dispensation or to kick-start a further cycle of architecture work
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Statement of Architecture Work?
Scope and approach to complete an architecture development cycle
Which of the following best describes a purpose of Architecture Principles?
Set precedence during trade-off discussions
According to the TOGAF Standard which of the following best describes the purpose of an Architecture Roadmap?
Show progression of change from the baseline to the target architecture
Which of the following best describes how the Enterprise Continuum is used when developing an Enterprise Architecture?
Structure re-usable architecture and solution assests
Where is the practical guidance on how to apply the TOGAF Standard provided?
TOGAF Series Guides
Which of the following statements related to governance in Enterprise Architecture is the most correct?
The Enterprise Architecture Team and implementer are directed and both are controlled by the stakeholder
According to the TOGAF Standard, which of the following best describes the purpose of an Architecture Definition Document?
To act as deliverable container for artifacts created during a project
What is an objective of the Preliminary Phase of the Architecture Development Method (ADM)?
To establish the Architecture Governance process and resources
Which of the following statements best describes how Architecture Governance typically operates?
Within a hierarchy of governance structure
The strategy for a garden center chain includes expanding its sales from brick-and-mortar stores to include online sales. You have been asked if they should use an Enterprise Architecture to support this change and why. Select the best answer.
Yes, a good Enterprise Architecture facilitates effective governance, management, risk management and exploitation opportunities
