Togaf 9 Start Flashcards
According to TOGAF, Which of the following are the architecture domains that are commonly accepted subsets of an overall enterprise architecture?
- A. Application, Business, Data, Technology
- B. Capability, Segment, Strategic
- C. Context, Definition, Governance, Transformation
- D. Definition, Realization, Transition, Vision
A. Application, Business, Data, Technology
Which one of the following statements about the structure of the TOGAF 9 document is true?
A. Part I describes the TOGAF approach to Enterprise Architecture
B. Part II describes the definitions of terms used and the changes between versions of TOGAF
C. Part III describes requirements management and is considered to be the core of TOGAF
D. Part IV describes the ADM: a collection of guidelines and techniques used in TOGAF 9
A Part I
According to TOGAF, Which one of the following best describes an enterprise architecture?
A. An architecture of a commercial organization
B. An architecture that consists of more than one subsidiary company
C. An architecture that crosses multiple systems, and multiple functional groups within the enterprise
D. The highest level of architecture that can be achieved in a given organization
C. An architecture that crosses multiple systems, and multiple functional groups within the enterprise
In TOGAF, What is the difference between an artifact and a deliverable?
A. An artifact contains one or more deliverables
B. Artifacts and deliverables are synonymous; there is no difference between them
C. Deliverables are prepared by the Project Manager, whereas artifacts are defined by the Architect
D. Deliverables are reusable, whereas artifacts are unique to a given architecture project
E. Deliverables are specified as contractual outputs from a project, whereas artifacts are not
E
Which one of the following lists the main components within the TOGAF Architecture Repository?
A. Organizational Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, Best Practices, Reference Library, Compliance Strategy
B. Architecture Metamodel, Organizational Capability Model, Application Landscape, SIB, Reference Library, Governance Model
C. Business Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, SIB, Reference Library, Governance Log
D. Architecture Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, SIB, Reference Library, Governance Log
D
Which of the following reasons best describes why the ADM numbering scheme for versioning output is an example and not mandatory?
A. To show the evolution of deliverables
B. To permit adaptation as required
C. To enable use with the Architecture Content Framework
D. To support change management
B
It should be adapted by the architect to meet the requirements of the organization and to work with the architecture tools and repositories employed by the organization.
According to TOGAF, where should architecture governance artifacts be stored?
A. In the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
B. In the Standards Information Base
C. In the Foundation Architecture
D. In the Architecture Repository
D
Which one of the following best describes the implications of TOGAF being a generic framework?
A. The organization must utilize an architecture tool in order to tailor the templates for use
B. It must be adapted to satisfy organization specific requirements
C. It can be utilized by most enterprises without further customization
D. It can only be used for enterprise level architecture projects
E. It should only be employed under the supervision of highly trained consultants
B. It must be adapted to satisfy organization specific requirements
Which of the following is the architecture domain that describes the logical software and hardware capabilities?
A. Application Architecture
B. Business Architecture
C. Data Architecture
D. Technology Architecture
D. Technology Architecture
Which section of the TOGAF document describes the processes, skills and roles to establish and operate an architecture function within an enterprise?
A. Part II: Architecture Development Method
B. Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques
C. Part IV: Architecture Content Framework
D. Part V: TOGAF Reference Models
E. Part VI: Architecture Capability Framework
E. Part VI: Architecture Capability Framework
Which one of the following is NOT an element of an architecture framework?
A. A common vocabulary
B. A list of recommended standards
C. A method for designing an information system in terms of building blocks
D. A set of structures, which can be used to develop a broad range of architectures
E. A system development lifecycle method for software engineering
E. A system development lifecycle method for software engineering
Which one of the following describes classification methods for architecture and solution artifacts within the Architecture Repository?
A. Architecture Landscape
B. Architecture Vision
C. Enterprise Continuum
D. Governance Log
E. Standards Information Base
C
Complete the sentence. To promote effective architectural activity within the enterprise, TOGAF 9 recommends the establishment of a(n) _____
A. Enterprise Architecture Capability
B. IT Governing Board
C. Program Management Office
D. Quality Assurance department
E. Service Management department
A
Section 2.8 Establishing and Maintaining an Enterprise Architecture Capability - In order to carry out architectural activity effectively within an enterprise, it is necessary to put in place an appropriate business capability for architecture, through organization structures, roles, responsibilities, skills, and processes.
Which phase of the ADM is used to finalize a set of transition architectures that will support implementation?
A. Phase D
B. Phase E
C. Phase F
D. Phase G
E. Phase H
Phase F is Correct
Complete the sentence. TOGAF 9 Part III provides techniques, such as developing principles and gap analysis, to support tasks within the ______
A. Architecture Capability Framework
B. Architecture Continuum
C. Architecture Development Method
D. Architecture Landscape
E. Architecture Repository
C
According to TOGAF, the recommended dimensions used to define the scope of an architecture include all the following, except:
A. Architecture Domains
B. Enterprise Focus
C. Level of Detail
D. Subject Matter
E. Time Period
Answer D is correct according to the official TOGAF guide: “The recommended dimensions to define the scope of an architecture activity are breadth, depth, time period, and architecture domains.”
What level of the Architecture Landscape provides a long-term summary view of the entire enterprise?
A. Capability Architecture
B. Operational Architecture
C. Segment Architecture
D. Strategic Architecture
E. Tactical Architecture
D
What part of the Architecture Repository holds specifications toWhich architectures must conform?
A. Standards Information Base
B. Enterprise Continuum
C. Governance Log
D. Architecture Landscape
E. Reference Library
A
An association of companies has defined a data model for sharing inventory and pricing information.
Which of the following best describes where this model would fit in the Architecture Continuum?
A. Foundation Architecture
B. Common Systems Architecture
C. Industry Architecture
D. Organization Specific Architecture
E. Product Line Architecture
C
In the Solutions Continuum, Which of the following is the correct order of Solutions from most-specific to most-generic?
A. Common Systems, Foundation, Industry, Organization-Specific
B. Organization-Specific, Industry, Foundation, Common Systems
C. Foundation, Common Systems, Industry, Organization-Specific
D. Industry, Foundation, Common Systems, Organization-Specific
E. Organization-Specific, Industry, Common Systems, Foundation
E
Which one of the following is a key objective of Phase A of the TOGAF ADM?
A. To create a roadmap that describes the evolution of the architecture over time
B. To prepare a Solution Architecture for the enterprise
C. To define an IT Strategy that maps out the technology infrastructure
D. To allocate the resources needed to implement the architecture project
E. To articulate an Architecture Vision
E
What document is used to initiate a TOGAF ADM cycle?
A. Architecture Roadmap
B. Statement of Architecture Work
C. Architecture Landscape
D. Request for Architecture Work
E. Architecture Vision
Output Phase Preliminaire : D. Request for Architecture Work
According to TOGAF, Which of the following is the usual approach for developing the Baseline Business Architecture if no architecture or few architecture assets exist?
A. Bottom up
B. Envisioning
C. Extensive
D. Refactoring
E. Top down
A
Which phase of the TOGAF ADM is the first phase directly concerned with the planning for the implementation of the target architecture(s)?
A. Phase D
B. Phase E
C. Phase F
D. Phase G
E. Phase H
B
Which phase of the ADM focuses on the governance and management of the Architecture Contracts that cover the overall implementation and deployment process?
A. Requirements Management
B. Phase E
C. Phase F
D. Phase G
E. Phase H
D. Phase G - Prepare and issues architecture contracts
Complete the sentence. A server consolidation project that does not change the operating characteristics of the applications would require _____.
A. a complete ADM cycle
B. a complete re-architecting change
C. a full revision of the enterprise architecture
D. an incremental change
E. a simplification change
E is correct - “If the change is at an infrastructure level - for example, ten systems reduced or changed to one system - this may not change the architecture above the physical layer, but it will change the Baseline Description of the Technology Architecture. This would be a simplification change handled via change management techniques.”
Which one of the following is an objective of the Preliminary Phase of the ADM?
A. To define, scope and prioritize architecture tasks
B. To define the architecture principles
C. To develop a Target Business Architecture
D. To obtain management commitment for this cycle of the ADM
E. To prioritize work packages
B
Preliminary Phase: Framework and Principles
In the Preliminary Phase, Which of the following drives the requirements and performance metrics when scoping the enterprise architecture work?
A. Architecture governance
B. Business imperatives
C. Solution architecture
D. Service level agreements
E. Time horizon
Answer is B - Business imperatives drive the requirements and performance metrics as per page 93- ch.7 of the Tofag foundation guide
The Requirements Management Phase is responsible forWhich one of the following activities?
A. Addressing requirements
B. Disposal of resolved requirements
C. Generating requirements
D. Managing the flow of requirements
E. Prioritizing requirements
D
Complete the sentence. The Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique is primarily focused on ___
A. determining if the organization is ready to accept change
B. planning the migration steps needed to achieve the transformation
C. ensuring that there are adequate trained developers and engineers to implement the solution
D. ensuring that there is sufficient financial capacity to execute the desired transformation
E. determining if there is adequate stakeholder support for the implementation process
A
Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe Architecture Principles?
A. They are most effective when they are embraced and used across the organization
B. They are based on enterprise principles
C. They are detailed policies that prescribe behaviors and requirements
D. Even though they may appear generic, they should be tailored to reflect an organization’s culture and goals
C
Complete the sentence. All of the following are sections of the recommended template for defining Architecture Principles, except ___________
A. Name
B. Statement of Principle
C. Rationale
D. Enforcement Policy
E. Implications
D
Which one of the following lists the five quality criteria for defining Architecture Principles?
A. Rational, Explained, Precise, Stated, Identifiable
B. Comprehensive, Future proof, Short, Concise, Consistent
C. Open, Enabling, Flexible, Agile, Dynamic
D. Stable, Understandable, Complete, Robust, Consistent
D
Complete the sentence. The key purpose of Gap Analysis is to _____
A. establish quality parameters for the architecture
B. identify potential missing or overlapping functions
C. validate nonfunctional requirements
D. identify commercial building blocks to be purchased
E. determine the required service levels for the architecture
B
Complete the sentence. In a gap analysis, a building block that appears in the Target Architecture but does not appear in the Baseline Architecture indicates
_____
A. nonconformant solution building blocks
B. an error has occurred and the architecture must be re-evaluated
C. requirements have not been properly documented
D. functionality that should be eliminated
E. a new function that must be built or procured
E
Complete the sentence. All of the following are parts of the conceptual structure of the TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework, except ______
A. Content
B. Context
C. Process Flow Control
D. Repository
E. Vision
E
Complete the sentence. The Architecture Board is typically responsible and accountable for achieving all of the following goals except ___________
A. ensuring consistency between sub-architectures
B. approving the strategic business plans proposed by individual organization units within the enterprise
C. enforcement of architecture compliance
D. identifying and approving components for reuse
E. providing the basis for all decision-making with regard to changes to the architecture
B
Which of the following best describes the purpose of an architecture compliance review?
A. To review the validity of a project’s Architecture Vision
B. To review a project for compliance to external laws and regulations
C. To review a project against established architecture criteria and business objectives
D. To ensure that stakeholder concerns are being addressed by a project
C
TOGAF provides guidelines on how to use the ADM to establish an architecture capability.Which one of the following is NOT a correct guideline?
A. Use the same approach as with any other capability
B. Regard the establishment as an ongoing practice
C. Apply the ADM with the specific vision to establish the practice
D. Treat the establishment as a one-off project
D
Which one of the following is defined by TOGAF as: the fundamental organization of a system embodied in its components, their relationship to each other, and the principles guiding its design and evolution?
A. Architecture
B. Metamodel
C. Model
D. Ontology
E. Pattern
A
Complete the sentence. In TOGAF, architecture viewpoints represent ______
A. observations of the CIO/CTO
B. opinions of the sponsors
C. observations of the architect staff
D. concerns of stakeholders
E. stakeholder requirements
D
Which one of the following statements about TOGAF Building Blocks is NOT true?
A. They should not be reused in other enterprise architecture projects
B. They should have stable, published interfaces that allow other building block to interoperate with them
C. They are packages of functionality intended to meet the business needs across the organization
D. They have defined boundaries
A
Which pair of the following responses best completes the sentence? Architecture building blocks ____, where as Solution Building blocks ____
A. are assembled; are single function components
B. are single function components; are groups of architecture building blocks
C. are reusable; are not reusable
D. define the architecture; provide the existing legacy system
E. define functionality; define the implementation of functionality
E
According to TOGAF, Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Definition Document?
A. An agreement between development partners and sponsors on the deliverables
B. A description to allow measurement of the compliance of the implementation
C. A description to communicate the intent of the architect
D. A document that triggers the start of an architecture development cycle
E. A set of general rules and guidelines
C
According to TOGAF, who usually initiates a Request for Architecture Work?
A. The architecture organization
B. The CIO/CTO
C. The corporate governance board
D. The senior management
E. The sponsoring organization
E
Which of the following is a true statement about the TOGAF Technical Reference Model?
A. The TOGAF Architecture Development Method mandates the use of the Technical Reference Model for large complex architecture projects
B. The Technical Reference Model is an integral part of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method
C. The Technical Reference Model should not be modified
D. The Technical Reference Model includes a set of graphical models and a corresponding taxonomy
E. The Technical Reference Model provides a direct mapping to the Zachman Framework
D
Complete the sentence. The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM) is an example of a (n) ______ Architecture reference model
A. Application
B. Business
C. Data
D. Technology
A
Complete the sentence. According to TOGAF, the simplest way of thinking about the Enterprise Continuum is as a _____
A. Configuration Database
B. library of architecture artifacts
C. Requirements Management System
D. Standards Information Base
E. view of the Architecture Repository
E
What class of architectural information within the Architecture Repository defines processes that support governance of the Architecture Repository?
A. Architecture Capability
B. Architecture Landscape
C. Architecture Metamodel
D. Governance Log
E. Reference Library
A
Which one of the following is the most generic artifact in the Architecture Continuum?
A. Common Systems Architecture
B. Foundation Architecture
C. Industry Architecture
D. Organization Specific Architecture
E. Product Line Architecture
B
Complete the sentence. As the architecture evolves, the assets in the Solutions Continuum progress towards a (n) _____
A. Common Systems Architecture
B. Industry Specific Architecture
C. Foundation Solution
D. Organization Specific Solution
E. Technology Neutral Implementation
D
In which ADM phase are the business principles, business goals and strategic drivers first validated?
A. Preliminary Phase
B. Phase A
C. Phase B
D. Phase H
E. Requirements Management Phase
B
Which one of the following best describes a primary use of the Architecture Vision document?
A. A checklist for compliance reviews
B. An evaluation tool to select vendors to conduct a proof of concept demonstration
C. A tool for calculating detailed cost estimates
D. A tool for project planning the implementation activities
E. A tool for selling the benefits of the proposed capability to stakeholders
E
Which of the following is NOT an objective for Phase B, Business Architecture?
A. Defining the Strategic Business Plan
B. Describing the Baseline Business Architecture
C. Developing the Target Business Architecture
D. Selecting relevant viewpoints for key stakeholders
A
Which one of the following is NOT an objective for Phase C, Data Architecture?
A. Defining an architecture that can be understood by the stakeholders
B. Defining an architecture that is complete and consistent
C. Defining an architecture that is stable
D. Defining data entities that are normalized to minimize update anomalies
E. Defining data entities relevant to the enterprise
D
Which one of the following is the most relevant model for use in Phase C, Application Architecture?
A. The ARTS data model
B. The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
C. The Resource-Event-Agent model
D. The STEP framework
E. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model
B
In Phase G, What document establishes the connection between the architecture organization and the implementation organization?
A. Architecture Contract
B. Architecture Landscape
C. Architecture Roadmap
D. Requirements Impact Statement
E. Transition Architecture
A
Which one of the following is NOT part of the approach to Phase H – Architecture Change Management?
A. Business Scenarios
B. Capacity Measurement
C. Change Management
D. Measuring Business Growth
A
When determining the requirements for enterprise architecture work in the Preliminary Phase, Which of the following is not a business imperative that should be considered?
A. Business requirements
B. Cultural aspirations
C. Forecast financial requirements
D. Strategic Intent
E. Technical elegance
E
Which phase of the ADM is an on-going activity that is visited throughout a TOGAF architecture project?
A. Architecture Change Management
B. Implementation governance
C. Migration planning
D. Preliminary Phase
E. Requirements Management
E
Which of the following statements best describes risk management in the ADM?
A. Risk analysis is best conducted in the Architecture Vision phase so that the risk is eliminated in subsequent phases
B. Risk analysis should be carried out first in the Migration Planning phase
C. Risk analysis is outside the scope of enterprise architecture projects
D. Risk is pervasive in all enterprise architecture activity and should be managed in all phases of the ADM
E. The only risks that are within the scope of enterprise architecture are technological risks
D
Which of the following best describes capability based planning?
A. A business planning technique that focuses on business outcomes
B. A business planning technique that focuses on horizontal capabilities
C. A business planning technique that focuses on vertical capabilities
D. A human resource planning technique that focuses on capable architects
A
Which of the following is a technique recommended by TOGAF to help identify and understand requirements?
A. Architecture Maturity Models
B. Business Scenarios
C. Gap Analysis
D. Mind Maps
E. SWOT Analysis
B
Which one of the following provides a foundation for making architecture and planning decisions, framing policies, procedures, and standards, and supporting resolution of contradictory situations?
A. Architecture principles
B. Buy lists
C. Procurement policies
D. Requirements
E. Stakeholder concerns
A
Which one of the following is recommended to define requirements and articulate the Architecture Vision created in Phase A?
A. Business scenario
B. Impact analysis
C. Mission statement
D. Requirements analysis
E. Solution architecture
A
Gap Analysis is a technique used in Phases B, C, D and E.Which one of the following statements best describes the gap analysis technique?
A. It highlights areas of stakeholder concern
B. It highlights the impacts of change
C. It highlights services that are yet to be developed
D. It highlights services that are available
E. It highlights different viewpoints
C
Which one of the following is the practice by which the enterprise architecture and other architectures are managed and controlled at an enterprise level?
A. Architecture governance
B. Corporate governance
C. IT governance
D. Technology governance
E. The program management office
A
Which one of the following does TOGAF Part VI recommend in order to implement an Enterprise Architecture Capability?
A. Develop an Architecture Roadmap
B. Populate the Architecture Repository
C. Populate the Enterprise Continuum
D. Use the Architecture Development Method
E. Use the Implementation Governance Phase
D
