EA Foundation Flashcards
What is Business Architecture?
Business Architecture defines the business strategy, governance, organization, and key business processes.
What is Data Architecture?
Data Architecture describes the structure of an organization’s logical and physical data assets and data management resources.
What is Application Architecture?
Application Architecture provides a blueprint for individual applications to be deployed, their interactions, and their relationships to the core business processes of the organization.
What is Technology Architecture?
Technology Architecture describes the digital architecture, and the logical software and hardware infrastructure capabilities and standards required to support the deployment of business, data, and application services.
What is the Contextual level in TOGAF?
The Contextual level defines the high-level goals, scope, and objectives of the enterprise architecture. It focuses on understanding the business drivers, stakeholders, and overall mission without technical details.
What is the Conceptual level in TOGAF?
The Conceptual level provides an overview of the main components or building blocks needed to achieve business goals. It focuses on business capabilities and functions without specifying technology.
What is the Logical level in TOGAF?
To define the logical components of the architecture, such as data models, service interfaces, and workflows, without deciding on specific technologies.
What is the Physical level in TOGAF?
The Physical level outlines the actual technologies, platforms, and hardware needed to implement the logical components. It is the most detailed and specific level.
What are the two main components of the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum?
- Architecture Continuum
- Solutions Continuum
Name the six main categories in the TOGAF Architecture Repository.
- Architecture Metamodel
- Architecture Landscape
- Reference Library
- Standards Library
- Governance Repository
- Architecture Capability
- Solutions Landscape
- Architecture Requirements Repository
What is the Architecture Metamodel?
A definition of the structure and relationships among the architecture framework’s components, guiding the way architectural content is described and managed.
Describe the Architecture Landscape.
A detailed view of the architecture state, including all current, planned, and potential future architectures, organized by time horizon and level of granularity.
What is the Reference Library in the Architecture Repository?
A collection of reference materials, best practices, and industry standards that can be used as resources in developing the enterprise architecture.
What is the role of Architecture Capability within the repository?
Defines parameters, structures and processes that support governance of Architecture Repository
What is Phase A of the TOGAF ADM?
Architecture Vision - This phase establishes the architecture vision and defines the scope, stakeholders, and high-level requirements.
What is Phase B of the TOGAF ADM?
Business Architecture - This phase focuses on developing the business architecture that addresses the business goals and requirements.
What is Phase C of the TOGAF ADM?
Information Systems Architectures - This phase consists of developing the data and application architectures that support the business architecture.
What is Phase D of the TOGAF ADM?
Technology Architecture - This phase involves defining the technology architecture required to support the deployment of the business and information systems architectures.
What is Phase E of the TOGAF ADM?
Opportunities and Solutions - This phase identifies opportunities for improvement and solutions to meet the business and IT strategies.
What is Phase F of the TOGAF ADM?
Migration Planning - This phase outlines the transition from the current architecture to the target architecture, including creating a detailed implementation and migration plan.
What is Phase G of the TOGAF ADM?
Implementation Governance - This phase ensures that the implementation of the architecture is conducted in accordance with the defined architecture and governance framework.
What is Phase H of the TOGAF ADM?
Architecture Change Management - This phase manages changes to the architecture in response to evolving business needs, ensuring the architecture remains relevant.
Qualities of Architecture Principle - robust
Principles should be sufficiently definitive and precise to support decision making in complex scenarios
Qualities of Architecture Principle - understandable
Architecture Principles should be clear and easy to comprehend for all stakeholders, promoting effective communication and application.
Qualities of Architecture Principle - complete
Principles should cover all necessary aspects of the architecture without leaving gaps, ensuring comprehensive guidance for decision-making.
Qualities of Architecture Principle - consistent
Architecture Principles should not conflict with one another and must align with the organization’s objectives, ensuring a cohesive approach to architecture.
Qualities of Architecture Principle - stable
Principles should remain relatively unchanged over time, providing a consistent foundation for architectural decisions, even as the environment evolves.
What is an Architecture Building Block (ABB)?
An Architecture Building Block is a foundational element of the architecture that can be combined with other building blocks to form a complete architecture.
Key Points:
Represents a component of the architecture. Can be a solution, service, or technology. Helps in modular design.
What is an Architecture Contract?
An Architecture Contract is a formal agreement that defines the relationship between the architecture and its stakeholders.
Key Points:
Specifies deliverables and expectations. Identifies responsibilities of all parties. Acts as a governance tool.
What is the Architecture Definition Document?
The Architecture Definition Document outlines the overall architecture, its components, and how they interact.
Key Points:
Contains detailed architecture models. Serves as a reference for implementation. Describes architecture views and viewpoints.
What are Architecture Principles?
Architecture Principles are fundamental guidelines that inform and support the design and implementation of the architecture.
Key Points:
Establishes the foundation for decision-making. Reflects organizational goals and values. Helps ensure consistency across the architecture.
What is the Architecture Repository?
The Architecture Repository is a structured storage for all architecture-related artifacts and deliverables.
Key Points:
Contains documentation, models, and building blocks. Facilitates reuse of architecture assets. Supports effective architecture governance.
What are Architecture Requirements?
Architecture Requirements define the needs and expectations that the architecture must fulfill.
Key Points:
Aligns with business and stakeholder needs. Guides the design and implementation process. Includes functional and non-functional requirements.
What is the Architecture Roadmap?
The Architecture Roadmap outlines the planned evolution of the architecture over time.
Key Points:
Includes milestones, deliverables, and timelines. Provides a strategic view of architecture changes. Helps stakeholders understand implementation priorities.
What is the Architecture Vision?
The Architecture Vision describes the future state of the architecture and how it supports business objectives.
Key Points:
Sets the direction for the architecture effort. Communicates high-level goals and aspirations. Aligns stakeholders around a common vision.
What are Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers?
These elements articulate the fundamental factors that influence the organization’s direction and priorities.
Key Points:
Business Principles: Core values guiding decisions. Business Goals: Specific objectives the organization aims to achieve. Business Drivers: External and internal factors prompting change.
What is a Capability Assessment?
A Capability Assessment evaluates the organization’s current capabilities and identifies gaps in achieving strategic goals.
Key Points:
Assesses existing skills, resources, and processes. Identifies areas for improvement or investment. Aligns capabilities with business objectives.
What is a Change Request?
A Change Request is a formal proposal to alter a component of the architecture.
Key Points:
Captures the need for change and its justification. Subject to evaluation and approval processes. Ensures controlled and traceable changes.
What is a Communications Plan?
A Communications Plan outlines how information will be shared among stakeholders throughout the architecture process.
Key Points:
Defines communication objectives and messages. Specifies channels and frequency of communication. Ensures stakeholders are informed and engaged.
What is a Compliance Assessment?
A Compliance Assessment evaluates the architecture against relevant standards, regulations, and policies.
Key Points:
Identifies areas of non-compliance. Ensures adherence to legal and organizational standards. Helps mitigate risks associated with non-compliance.
Q: What is the Implementation and Migration Plan?
A: The Implementation and Migration Plan details how the architecture will be implemented and how existing systems will be migrated to the new architecture.
Key Points:
Provides a step-by-step approach to implementation. Addresses risks and mitigations. Coordinates resources and timelines.
Q: What is the Implementation Governance Model?
A: The Implementation Governance Model defines how the architecture will be governed during implementation.
Key Points:
Establishes roles, responsibilities, and processes. Ensures alignment with architecture principles. Facilitates decision-making during implementation.
Q: What is the Organizational Model for Enterprise?
A: The Organizational Model for Enterprise describes how the architecture supports the organization’s structure and culture.
Key Points:
Reflects organizational roles and responsibilities. Aligns architecture with business functions. Enhances communication and collaboration.
Q: What is a Request for Architecture Work?
A: A Request for Architecture Work is a formal request to initiate architecture-related activities.
Key Points:
Defines the scope and objectives of the work. Identifies stakeholders and resources needed. Initiates the architecture development process.
Q: What is a Requirements Impact Assessment?
A: A Requirements Impact Assessment evaluates how changes to requirements affect the architecture.
Key Points:
Identifies potential impacts on scope, budget, and timelines. Assists in prioritizing requirements changes. Ensures informed decision-making.
Q: What are Solution Building Blocks (SBB)?
A: Solution Building Blocks are components that implement the architecture and provide specific functionality.
Key Points:
Can be software, hardware, or services. Represents a tangible solution to architecture requirements. Supports modularity and integration.
Q: What is the Statement of Architecture Work?
A: The Statement of Architecture Work outlines the work needed to develop an architecture.
Key Points:
Defines scope, objectives, and deliverables. Establishes timelines and resources. Serves as a contract between stakeholders and the architecture team.
Q: What is the Tailored Architecture Framework?
A: The Tailored Architecture Framework is a customized approach to applying TOGAF principles in a specific organizational context.
Key Points:
Adapts TOGAF to fit unique organizational needs. Integrates other frameworks and methodologies. Ensures relevance and effectiveness of architecture practices.
Q: What are the main deliverables of the Preliminary Phase in TOGAF ADM?
A: Tailored Architecture Framework, Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture, Architecture Principles, Business Principles, Goals, and Drivers, Request for Architecture Work.
Q: What are key steps in the Preliminary Phase?
A: Define and establish the Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture, Architecture Governance, and select tools to support the capability
Q: What are the key outputs of the Preliminary Phase?
A: Tailored Architecture Framework, Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture, initial Architecture Repository, and the Architecture Governance Framework
Q: What are key steps in Phase A?
A: Identify stakeholders, define business goals, develop Architecture Vision, assess readiness for change, and create a Statement of Architecture Work
Q: What are the main outputs of Phase A?
A: Approved Statement of Architecture Work, Architecture Vision, Communications Plan, and refined business principles
Q: Which steps are involved in Phase B?
A: Select reference models, define Baseline and Target Business Architecture, conduct gap analysis, and resolve impacts
Q: What are the primary outputs of Phase B?
A: Draft Architecture Definition Document, Business Architecture components of the roadmap, and refined business requirements
Q: What are key activities in Phase C’s Data Architecture component?
A: Define Baseline and Target Data Architectures, conduct gap analysis, and update requirements based on findings
Q: What are the main outputs of Phase C?
A: Draft Architecture Definition Document, updated Architecture Requirements Specification, and components of an Architecture Roadmap for Information Systems
Q: What key steps are taken in Phase D?
A: Define Baseline and Target Technology Architectures, identify roadmap components, and conduct gap analysis
Q: What outputs result from Phase D?
A: Completed Technology Architecture views, draft Architecture Definition Document, and updated Architecture Requirements Specification
Q: What steps are included in Phase E?
A: Define solution components, identify work packages, prioritize, and update the Architecture Roadmap
Q: What are the key outputs of Phase E?
A: Updated Architecture Roadmap, defined Solution Building Blocks, and an initial Implementation and Migration Plan
Q: What are the essential steps in Phase F?
A: Assign business value to work packages, confirm Architecture Roadmap, estimate resources, and prioritize projects
Q: What are the outputs of Phase F?
A: Finalized Architecture Roadmap, Implementation and Migration Plan, and Transition Architectures as needed
Q: What are key activities in Phase G?
A: Confirm deployment priorities, guide solution development, perform compliance reviews, and oversee business and IT operations
Q: What outputs are generated in Phase G?
A: Deployed architecture-compliant solutions, updated Architecture Repository, and completed compliance assessments
Q: What are the main steps in Phase H?
A: Deploy monitoring tools, manage risks, analyze change requests, and implement approved changes .
What outputs result from Phase H?
A: Updated Architecture Requirements, change requests for the Architecture Capability, and updated governance models .
What is the role of Requirements Management in the ADM?
To manage and track requirements throughout the ADM cycle, ensuring alignment across phases .
Q: What ativities in Requirements Management?
A: Identify, document, monitor, and update requirements; conduct impact analysis for changes .
