Basic Concepts

Question 1

First Version

Answer 1

The first version of the TOGAF standard, developed in 1995

Question 2

Structure of the TOGAF Library: Section 1: Foundation

Answer 2

Broadly applicable information relating to the subject of the TOGAF framework or Enterprise Architecture.

Question 3

Structure of the TOGAF Library: Section 2: Generic Guidance and
Techniques

Answer 3

Information describing architecture styles and how the TOGAF framework and Enterprise Architecture can be adapted to exploit the characteristics of a more specific context.

Question 4

Structure of the TOGAF Library: Section 3: Industry-Specific Guidance and Techniques

Answer 4

Information describing how the TOGAF framework and Enterprise Architecture can be applied to meet the specific needs of a vertical industry segment.

Question 5

Structure of the TOGAF Library: Section 4: Organization-Specific Guidance and Techniques

Answer 5

nformation describing how the TOGAF framework and Enterprise Architecture have been applied to meet the needs of specific enterprises.

Question 6

Enterprise

Answer 6

The TOGAF standard considers an “enterprise” to be any collection of organizations that has
common goals. For example, an enterprise could be a whole corporation, or a division of a
corporation; a government agency or a single government department; a chain of geographically
distant organizations linked together by common ownership; groups of countries or governments
working together to create common or shareable deliverables or infrastructures; partnerships and
alliances of businesses working together, such as a consortium or supply chain

Question 7

Enterprise Architecture

Answer 7

Enterprise Architecture is:
1. The organizing logic for business processes and IT infrastructure reflecting the integration
and standardization requirements of the firm’s operating model.
[Source: MIT Center for Information Systems Research]
2. A conceptual blueprint that defines the structure and operation of an organization. The
intent of an Enterprise Architecture is to determine how an organization can most effectively
achieve its current and future objectives.

Question 8

Architecture

Answer 8

The structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the principles and guidelines governing their design and evolution over time.

Question 9

Why do I Need Enterprise Architecture

Answer 9

More effective and efficient business operations
More effective and efficient Digital Transformation and IT operations
Better return on existing investment, reduced risk for future investment
Faster, simpler, and cheaper procurement

Question 10

Architecture Framework

Answer 10

An architecture framework is a foundational structure, or set of structures, that can be used for
developing a broad range of different architectures. It should describe a method for designing a
target state of the enterprise in terms of a set of building blocks, and for showing how the
building blocks fit together. It should contain a set of tools and provide a common vocabulary. It
should also include a list of recommended standards and compliant products that can be used to
implement the building blocks.

Question 11

Why do I Need a Framework for Enterprise Architecture?

Answer 11

Using an architecture framework will speed up and simplify architecture development, ensure
more complete coverage of the designed solution, and make certain that the architecture selected
allows for future growth in response to the needs of the business.

Question 12

Architecture Domains supported by TOGAF

Answer 12

Business Architecture - The business strategy, governance, organization, and key business
processes.
Data Architecture - The structure of an organization’s logical and physical data assets and data
management resources.
Application Architecture - A blueprint for the individual application systems to be deployed, their
interactions, and their relationships to the core business processes of the organization.
Technology Architecture - The software and hardware capabilities that are required to support the
deployment of business, data, and application services. This includes IT infrastructure, middleware, networks, communications, processing, and standards

Question 13

The Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Answer 13

The ADM describes a process for deriving an organization-specific Enterprise Architecture that
addresses business requirements The ADM is the major component of the TOGAF framework and provides guidance for
architects on a number of levels: architecture development phases

Question 14

ADM Guidelines and Techniques

Answer 14

provides a number of guidelines and techniques to support
the application of the ADM. The guidelines include adapting the ADM to deal with a number of
usage scenarios, including different process styles (e.g., the use of iteration) and applying the
ADM across the Architecture Landscape.

Question 15

Architecture Content Framework

Answer 15

provides a detailed model of architectural work
products, including deliverables, artifacts within deliverables, and the Architecture Building
Blocks (ABBs) that deliverables represent.

Question 16

The Enterprise Continuum

Answer 16

provides a model for structuring a virtual repository and provides methods for classifying architecture and solution artifacts, showing how the different types of
artifacts evolve, and how they can be leveraged and re-used. This is based on architectures and solutions (models, patterns, architecture descriptions, etc.) that exist within the enterprise and in the industry at large, and which the enterprise has collected for use in the development of its
architectures.

Question 17

The Architecture Capability Framework

Answer 17

is a set of resources, guidelines, templates,
background information, etc. provided to help the architect establish an architecture practice
within an organization

Question 18

TOGAF Reference Models

Answer 18

The TOGAF Library includes two example reference models (as well as other reference materials) for possible inclusion in an enterprise’s own Enterprise Continuum - The TOGAF Technical Reference Model / The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM)

Question 19

Which one of the following statements best describes the TOGAF standard?
A. The TOGAF standard is a tool for developing Technology Architectures only.
B. The TOGAF standard is a framework and method for architecture development.
C. The TOGAF standard is an architecture pattern.
D. The TOGAF standard is a method for IT Governance.

Answer 19

B. The TOGAF standard is a framework and method for architecture development.

Question 20

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 20

E. All of these

Question 21

Which of the following is not one of the main constituent parts of the TOGAF standard?
A. The Architecture Development Method
B. The Enterprise Continuum & Tools
C. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model
D. The TOGAF Architecture Capability Framework

Answer 21

C. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model

Question 22

Which one of the types of architecture below is not commonly accepted as part of the
Enterprise Architecture addressed by the TOGAF standard?
A. Business Architecture
B. Data Architecture
C. Application Architecture
D. Technology Architecture
E. Pattern Architecture

Answer 22

E. Pattern Architecture

Question 23

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 23

B. Part II: Architecture Development Method (ADM)