Short 3.5

Question 1

Zachman Framework

Answer 1

Horizontal: Data, process, network, people, time, motivation

vertical:
- scope (ballpark)
- model of business
- IT system model
- technology model
- detailed model

Question 2

TOGAF scope

Answer 2

emphasizes business goals as value drivers, and provides a repository of best practices.

Question 3

What is the business transformation framework in TOGAF?

Answer 3

Capability incrementation through people, process, and material dimensions.

Question 4

3 TOGAF core elements

Answer 4

1. Introduction of core concepts and definitions
2. ADM
3. ADM guidelines and techniques: This collection includes several manuals and methods, supporting the implementation of TOGAF and the TOGAF ADM.

Question 5

TOGAF pros and cons

Answer 5

pros:
- pervastive in practice
- trainings and certificates

cons:
- learning != mastering
- lean EAM coutermovement

Question 6

Archimate

Answer 6

• precise documentation on enterprise level
• communication of architecture

aspects:
- information, behavior, structure

layers:
- business
- application
- technology

Question 7

pros and cons of using domain-specific language

Answer 7

pros:
- easier start of modeler due to exisiting concepts
- exact notation

cons:
- training necessary for modeler
-terminology mapping required

Question 8

IT4IT

Answer 8

• provides a business model for the IT functions
• IT function is run like a normal business function. It needs its own information system and tools to support its processes.
• IT function is organized along a value chain

Question 9

pros and cons of IT4IT

Answer 9

pros:
- IT functions with customer focus
- enables IT execution faster, cheaper
cons:
- learning != mastering
- relatively new

Question 10

Challenges for EAM tools

Answer 10

• glue between management functions
• being connected to information sources