Structure of the TOGAF standard Flashcards
What are the 6 sections of the TOGAF standard?
PART I: Introduction PART II: Architecture Development Method PART III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques PART IV: Architecture Content Framework PART V: Enterprise Continuum & Tools PART VI: Architecture Capability Framework
What is the TOGAF Library?
The TOGAF Library accompanies the TOGAF standard.
It is a reference library containing guidelines, templates, patterns, and other forms of reference material to accelerate the creation of new architectures for the enterprise.
What does Part I, the introduction contain?
A high-level introduction to the key concepts of
Enterprise Architecture and in particular the TOGAF
approach. It contains the definitions of terms used
throughout the standard.
What does Part II, the Architecture Development Method contain?
The core of the TOGAF framework. It describes the
TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) – a
step-by-step approach to developing an Enterprise
Architecture.
What does Part III, the ADM Guidelines and Techniques contain?
A collection of guidelines and techniques available for
use in applying the TOGAF approach and the TOGAF
ADM. Additional guidelines and techniques are also in
the TOGAF Library.
What does Part IV, the Architecture Content Framework contain?
The TOGAF content framework, including a structured
metamodel for architectural artifacts, the use of reusable architecture building blocks, and an overview
of typical architecture deliverables.
What does Part V, the Enterprise Continuum & Tools contain?
Taxonomies and tools to categorize and store the
outputs of architecture activity within an enterprise.
What does Part VI, the Architecture capability framework contain?
The organization, processes, skills, roles, and
responsibilities required to establish and operate an
architecture function within an enterprise.
What is the TOGAF Library
The TOGAF Library accompanies the TOGAF standard.
It is a reference library containing guidelines, templates, patterns, and other forms of reference material to accelerate the creation of new architectures for the enterprise.
How do the business vision and drivers impact business capabilities?
The business vision and drivers articulate the needs of the business, which shapes the non-architectural aspects of business operation.
What are Business Capabilities?
A Business Capability is a particular ability that a business may possess or exchange to achieve a specific purpose.
What is a business vision?
A vision is a vivid mental image of what you want your business to be at some point in the future, based on your goals and aspirations. Having a vision will give your business a clear focus, and can stop you heading in the wrong direction
What are business drivers?
Business drivers are the key inputs and activities that drive the operational and financial results of a business. Common examples of business drivers are salespeople, number of stores, website traffic, number and price of products sold, units of production, etc.
How do business vision and drivers impact the Architecture Capability Framework (Part VI)
Business vision and drivers informs the size, structure, and culture of the Architecture Capability.
How does the Architecture Capability Framework impact business capabilities?
Architecture Capability sets targets, KPIs, plans, and budgets for architecture roles
How do business capabilities impact the the Architecture Capability Framework?
Business Capability drives the need for Architecture Capability Maturity
How does the Architecture Capability Framework impact the business vision and drivers?
Effective operation of the Architecture Capability ensures realization of the Business Vision.
What's the relationship between the Architecture Capability Framework, (Part VI), and the Architecture Development Method(Part II)?
The Architecture Capability operates a method, which is defined as the ADM.
How do Business Vision and Drivers impact the ADM?
Business need feeds into the method, identifying problems to be addressed.
How does the Architecture Development Method impact Business Capabilities.
The method delivers new business solutions.
How does the Architecture Development Method impact the business vision and drivers?
The method refines understanding of the business need.
Where is the content produced by the ADM stored?
The content produced by the ADM is stored in the Repository, and is classified according to the Enterprise Continuum.
How do Business Capabilities impact the Enterprise Continuum and Tools(Part V)?
Operational changes update the Enterprise Continuum and Repository.
How do the Enterprise Continuum and Tools(Part V), impact the Business Vision and Drivers?
The Enterprise Continuum and Repository inform the business of current state.
How do the business capabilities impact the Business
Vision and Drivers?
Learning from business operation creates new business need
