TOGAF Level 1A Flashcards
Which of the following is not addressed by the TOGAF Standard?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Business architecture
Information system architecture
Application architecture
Architectural design patterns
Correct Option:D
Architectural design patterns
Explanation
Answer (d): The TOGAF Standard does not address design pattern. It addresses business, information system, application and technology architecture.
Which of the following is the heart of the TOGAF Standard?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Architecture Repository
Architectural Content Framework
Architectural development method
Architecture Governance
Correct Option:C
ADM (architectural development method) is the heart of the TOGAF Standard.
Explanation
Answer (c): ADM (architectural development method) is the heart of the TOGAF Standard.
What is ADM?
It is a process for deriving an organisation-specific enterprise architecture.
It is a way of organising enterprise documents.
It is a reference model.
It is a business process.
Correct Option:A
It is a process for deriving an organisation-specific enterprise architecture.
Explanation
Answer (a): ADM is a process for deriving an organisation-specific enterprise architecture.
Which of the following is not a part of ADM?
Preliminary Phase
Phase D: Technology Architecture
Phase F: Migration Planning
Phase C: Requirements Architecture
Correct Option:D
Phase C: Requirements Architecture
Explanation
Answer (d): In the TOGAF Standard, there is no phase called requirement architecture. The correct name of the phase is requirement management.
In which ADM phase are the business principles, business goals and strategic drivers validated?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Preliminary Phase Phase A: Architecture Vision Phase B: Business Architecture Phase H: Architecture Change Management
Correct Option:B
Phase A: Architecture Vision
Explanation
Answer (b): Business principles, business goals and strategic drivers are validated in Phase A.
Which of the following classes of architectural information within the Architecture Repository defines processes that support governance of the Architecture Repository?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Architecture Capability Architecture Landscape Architecture Metamodel Governance Log
Correct Option:A
Architecture Capability
Explanation
Answer (a): Architecture Capability defines processes that support governance of the Architecture Repository
Which of the following statements does not describe the phases of the ADM?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Each phase is mandatory in ADM . ADM phases are optional and can be used based on situation. They are cyclical. Each phase refines the scope.
Correct Option:A
Each phase is mandatory in ADM .
Explanation
Answer (a): ADM phases are not mandatory. It is flexible to choose the way it can be used.
ADM is iterative. Which of the following decisions is taken in every phase?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Enterprise coverage Level of detail Architecture asset reuse Project management feedback
Correct Option:D
Project management feedback
Explanation
Answer (d): Project management feedback is taken in every phase
Why is there a need for Architecture Governance?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Architecture Board should be satisfied that the method is being applied correctly across all phases.
Architecture Governance is needed to control project management.
Governance is the main work of ADM.
All of the above
Correct Option:A
Architecture Board should be satisfied that the method is being applied correctly across all phases.
Explanation
Answer (a): Architecture Governance checks that the method is being applied correctly across all phases.
Which of the following is a part of Enterprise Continuum?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Enterprise Continuum The Architecture Continuum Solutions Continuum All of the above
Correct Option:D
All of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): All are the parts of Enterprise Continuum
Define Standards Information Base?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Provides a basis for architectural governance
Provides a method for architecture development
Provides a record of governance activity
Shows an architectural view of building blocks
Correct Option:A
Provides a basis for architectural governance
Explanation
Answer (a): Standards Information Base provides a basis for architectural governance.
The architectures that address the detailed enterprise needs and businessrequirements within the Architecture Continuum are known as _____.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Strategic Architectures Foundation Architectures Industry Architectures Organisation-Specific Architectures
Correct Option:D
Organisation-Specific Architectures
Explanation
Answer (d): Organisation-Specific Architectures address the detailed enterprise needs and business requirements within the Architecture Continuum.
Which one of the following is described as a view of the ArchitectureRepository?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Architecture Landscape Architecture Governance Repository Enterprise Continuum Governance Log
Correct Option:C
Enterprise Continuum
Explanation
Answer (c): Enterprise Continuum is a view of Architecture Repository.
Which of the following ADM phases includes the development of software and hardware infrastructure?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Phase A Phase B Phase C Phase D
Correct Option:D
Phase D
Explanation
Answer (d): In Phase D, development of software and hardware infrastructure is taken out.
In which phase are the dependencies, costs and benefits of the migration projects assessed?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Phase D Phase E Phase F Phase G
Correct Option:C
Phase F
Explanation
Answer (c): In Phase F dependencies, costs and benefits of the migration projects are assessed.
Complete the sentence: _____are a good way of assessing the ability of an enterprise to exercise different capabilities.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Capability Maturity Models Ability assessments Maturity Models None of the above
Correct Option:A
Capability Maturity Models
Explanation
Answer (a): Capability Maturity Models are a good way of assessing the ability of an enterprise to exercise different capabilities.
Which of the following is true for business scenario?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
A useful technique to discover and document business requirements
To understand viewpoints
Business scenario is not a useful technique
None of the above
Correct Option:A
A useful technique to discover and document business requirements
Explanation
Answer (a): Business scenario is a useful technique to discover and document business requirements.
The monitoring of a project is done in _____.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Phase E Phase F Phase G Phase H
Correct Option:C
Phase G
Explanation
Answer (c): The monitoring of a project is done in phase G.
Which of the following is the Key activity of preliminary phase?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Understand the business environment Ensure high-level management commitment Obtain agreement on scope All of the above
Correct Option:D
All of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): All of the above are the Key activities of preliminary phase.
Phase A is initiated upon receipt of a Request for ______ from the sponsoring organization.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Architecture Work Work start Memorandum of understanding None of the above
Correct Option:A
Architecture Work
Explanation
Answer (a): Phase A is initiated upon receipt of a Request for Architecture Work from the sponsoring organisation.
ADM is continuously driven by ______.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Business architecture Requirement management process Business scenario Architects
Correct Option:B
Requirement management process
Explanation
Answer (b): ADM is continuously driven by Requirement management process
In Preliminary phase, WHO is defined as the one responsible for performing the architectural work. WHO in above sentence is referred to?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Architect sponsor Share holder CTO
Correct Option:A
Architect
Explanation
Answer (a): In preliminary phase, Architect is responsible for performing the architectural work.
Complete the sentence: Architecture principles are an initial output from the ___________.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Preliminary Phase Phase A Phase B Phase C
Correct Option:A
Explanation
Answer (a): Architecture principles are an initial output from the Preliminary Phase.
A good business scenario must be SMART. What does R stand for?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Realistic Reliable Result oriented None of the above
Correct Option:A
Realistic
Explanation
Answer (a): R stands for Realistic. Business scenario should be Realistic.
The determination of interoperability occurs throughout the _______.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER ADM Building block Requirement gathering None of the above
Correct Option:A
ADM
Explanation
Answer (a): The determination of interoperability occurs throughout the ADM.
E-Democracy is an example of which kind of interoperability?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Presentation interoperability Technical interoperability Business interoperability Information interoperability
Correct Option:C
Business interoperability
Explanation
Answer (c): E-Democracy is an example of Business interoperability.
Knowledge management is an example of which kind of interoperability?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Presentation interoperability Operational interoperability Technical interoperability Information interoperability
Correct Option:D
Information interoperability
Explanation
Answer (d): Knowledge management is an example of Information interoperability.
In Gap analysis, a feature present in baseline architecture but not present in target architecture, if incorrectly eliminated, should be recorded as _______.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Accidental omission Backlog put to pending queue None of the above
Correct Option:A
Accidental omission
Explanation
Answer (a): It should be recorded as Accidental omission
Which of the following defines architectural Governance?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Architecture Governance is a set of owned responsibilities that ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the organisation’s architecture.
Architecture Governance is a set of owned duties that ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the organisation’s architecture.
It defines sets of rules defined by architects.
None of the above
Correct Option:A
Architecture Governance is a set of owned responsibilities that ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the organisation’s architecture.
Explanation
Answer (a): Architecture Governance is a set of owned responsibilities that ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the organisation’s architecture.
Who is responsible for enforcement of Architecture Compliance?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Architecture Board PMO Lead Architect Building block architect
Correct Option:A
Architecture Board
Explanation
Answer (a): Architecture Board is responsible for enforcement of Architecture Compliance
Which of the following are the features of good Architectural Governance?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Discipline Transparency Independence All of the above
Correct Option:D
All of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): All of the above are the features of good Architectural Governance.
Which of the following are key Architecture Governance Processes?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Policy Management and Take-On Compliance Dispensation All of the above
Correct Option:D
All of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): All of the above are key Architecture Governance Processes.
In the TOGAF Standard, people who have key roles in, or concerns about, a system are know as _____.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Stakeholders Sponsors Architects Customers
Correct Option:A
Stakeholders
Explanation
Answer (a): Stakeholders have key roles in, or concerns about, a system.
Which of the following statements is correct?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Viewpoint defines the perspective from which a view is taken.
Viewpoint defines how to construct and use a view.
View is what a stakeholder sees.
All of the above
Correct Option:D
All of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): All of the above statements about view and viewpoint are correct.
Which of the following statements does not apply to a building block?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
It has a specification that is tightly coupled to its implementation.
It is a package of functionality that meets business needs.
It has published interfaces to access functionality.
It may interoperate with other building blocks.
Correct Option:A
It has a specification that is tightly coupled to its implementation.
Explanation
Answer (a): Statement A does not apply to building block.
Which of the following applies to an Architecture Building Block?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER It defines the implementation. It defines what products and components will implement the functionality. It is product- or vendor-aware. None of the above
Correct Option:D
None of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): None of the above applies to Architecture Building Block
Which of the following best describes the role of architecture deliverables?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
They are defined as a starting point for tailoring the TOGAF Standard.
They are defined to avoid tailoring the TOGAF Standard.
They are defined to improve flexibility.
None of the above
Correct Option:A
They are defined as a starting point for tailoring the TOGAF Standard.
Explanation
Answer (a): Architecture deliverables are defined as a starting point for tailoring the TOGAF Standard.
Holding area for all architecture-related projects within the enterprise is known as _____.
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Architecture Building Block Architecture Roadmap Version control system Architecture Repository
Correct Option:D
Architecture Repository
Explanation
Answer (d): Architecture Repository is the holding area for all architecture-related projects.
What are the two main components of TRM?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER Taxonomy and Model Taxonomy and Definition Definition and Model None of the above
Correct Option:A
Taxonomy and Model
Explanation
Answer (a): Taxonomy and Model are the two main components of TRM.
Which of the following is the characteristic of a Foundation Architecture?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
It reflects general computing requirements
It reflects general building blocks
It defines technology standards for implementing these building blocks
All of the above
Correct Option: D
All of the above
Explanation
Answer (d): All of the above are the characteristics of a Foundation Architecture.
Which one of the following is an architecture of generic services and functions
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A. Application Architecture B. Foundation Architecture C. Segment Architecture D. Solution Architecture
Correct Option: B
B. Foundation Architecture
Which one of the following describes a statement of the difference between the two states?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A. Baseline B. Constraint C. Deliverable D. Gap E. Viewpoint
Correct Option: D
D. Gap
Explanation:
Gap is used in the context of gap analysis, where it is used to identify differences between Baseline and Target Architecture.
Which one of the following is defined as a categorization model for classifying architecture and solution artifacts SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A.Architecture principle B.Architecture Repository C.Enterprise Continuum D.Foundation Architecture
Correct Option: C
C.Enterprise Continuum
Which one of the following best defines an entity with interest in, or concerns relative to the outcome of an architecture
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
A. Architect
B.Sponsor
C.Stakeholder
Correct Option: C
C. Stakeholder
Which one of the following is defined as a formal description of the enterprise providing an executive-level long-term view for direction settings?
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A. Baseline Architecture B. Business Architecture C. Foundation Architecture D. Segment Architecture E. Strategic Architecture
Correct Option: E
E. Strategic Architecture
Which one of the following is defined as describing the state of architecture at an architecturally significant point in time during the progressing from the Baseline to the Target Architecture
SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER A. Capability Architecture B. Foundation Architecture C. Segment Architecture D. Solution Architecture E. Transition Architecture
Correct Option: E
E. Transition Architecture
