5/9 Chapter 8 Defining The Solution

Question 1

Which of the following terms completes this definition of Business architecture?
‘ ? of the enterprise that provides a common understanding of the organisation’
Select one:
1. The mission
2. A blueprint
3. A plan
4. A vehicle

Answer 1

A blueprint

Question 2

A business architecture can be used to align tactical demands to which of the following?
Select one:
1. The perspective of the key stakeholder.
2. The strategic objectives of the enterprise.
3. The regulations applicable to the enterprise.
4. The aims of the shareholders.

Answer 2

The strategic objectives of the enterprise

Question 3

Which of the following statements are TRUE?
a) A business architecture is prescriptive.
b) A business architecture is developed iteratively.
c) A business architecture is reusable across business units and businesses.
d) A business architecture is about the deliverables, not reflecting the underlying philosophy and values.
Select one:
1. Statements a, b and c
2. None
3. All
4. Only statements b and c

Answer 3

Only statements b and c

Question 4

Which of the following is a technique that focuses on the bigger picture of a business architecture?
Select one:
1. Information mapping
2. Value network analysis
3. Value stream analysis
4. Business capability modelling

Answer 4

Business capability modelling

Question 5

Which one of the following is a main strata found on a typical business capability model?
Select one:
1. Strategic
2. Operational
3. Supportive
4. Tactical

Answer 5

Strategic

Question 6

Which two techniques are considered to be the essence of an effective business architecture?
Select one:
1. Business capabilities and value streams
2. Information concepts and organisational business units
3. Business capabilities and objectives
4. Information concepts and value streams

Answer 6

Business capabilities and value streams

Question 7

Which of the following techniques provides an end-to-end collection of high-level linear stages that create an outcome of value to a specific customer group and is one of the most powerful when used as part of a business architecture.
Select one:
1. Value chain analysis
2. Value stream analysis
3. Validation
4. Value proposition

Answer 7

Value stream analysis

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding gap analysis are true?
a) It can be applied to a consensus business activity model to identify where deficiencies lie.
b) It can be used to compare the as-is and to-be process models
c) It can be used to compare competencies required for a particular role with those held by an individual
d) It cannot be used to compare IT system requirements with a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software package
Select one:
1. Statements a and b are correct, statements c and d are incorrect.
2. Statements a and d are correct, statements b and c are incorrect.
3. Statements a, b and c are correct, statement d is incorrect.
4. Statements a, b and d are correct. Statement c is incorrect.

Answer 8

Statements a, b and c are correct, statement d is incorrect.

Question 9

What tends to be the starting point for gap analysis?
Select one:
1. Organisational culture
2. Information and technology
3. The skills of the staff involved in the change.
4. The as-is and to-be processes.

Answer 9

The as-is and to-be processes.

Question 10

Which model for implementing strategy can be used to provide a framework for considering the elements that contribute to the organisational view?
Select one:
1. McKinsey's 7-S model
2. SWOT analysis
3. The balanced business scorecard 
4. Porter's Five Forces

Answer 10

McKinsey’s 7-S model

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a strata found on a typical business capability model?
Select one:
1. Primary
2. Customer facing 
3. Strategic
4. Supporting

Answer 11

Primary

Question 12

Which framework should a business analyst use during gap analysis to ensure all aspects of the solution have been analysed?
Select one:
1. Business Analysis Process Model
2. POPIT
3. Requirements engineering
4. PESTLE

Answer 12

POPIT

Question 13

McKinsey's 7-S model can help identify which organisational aspects (not covered by the POPIT model) that can get overlooked during gap analysis?
Select one:
1. Shared values
2. Systems
3. Skills
4. Staff

Answer 13

Shared values

Question 14

Comparison of a consensus BAM with the real world business situation is considered to which of the following activities?
Select one:
1. Gap analysis
2. Scenario analysis
3. Requirements analysis
4. Stakeholder analysis

Answer 14

Gap analysis