TOGAF Level 1A Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

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.

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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

A

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.

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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.

A

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.

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Which of the following is not a part of ADM?

Preliminary Phase
Phase D: Technology Architecture
Phase F: Migration Planning
Phase C: Requirements Architecture

A

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.

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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
A

Correct Option:B

Phase A: Architecture Vision

Explanation

Answer (b): Business principles, business goals and strategic drivers are validated in Phase A.

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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
A

Correct Option:A

Architecture Capability

Explanation

Answer (a): Architecture Capability defines processes that support governance of the Architecture Repository

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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.
A

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.

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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
A

Correct Option:D

Project management feedback

Explanation
Answer (d): Project management feedback is taken in every phase

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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

A

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.

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10
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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
A

Correct Option:D

All of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): All are the parts of Enterprise Continuum

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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

A

Correct Option:A

Provides a basis for architectural governance

Explanation

Answer (a): Standards Information Base provides a basis for architectural governance.

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12
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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
A

Correct Option:D

Organisation-Specific Architectures

Explanation

Answer (d): Organisation-Specific Architectures address the detailed enterprise needs and business requirements within the Architecture Continuum.

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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
A

Correct Option:C

Enterprise Continuum

Explanation

Answer (c): Enterprise Continuum is a view of Architecture Repository.

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14
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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
A

Correct Option:D

Phase D

Explanation

Answer (d): In Phase D, development of software and hardware infrastructure is taken out.

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15
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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
A

Correct Option:C

Phase F

Explanation

Answer (c): In Phase F dependencies, costs and benefits of the migration projects are assessed.

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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
A

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.

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17
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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

A

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.

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18
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The monitoring of a project is done in _____.

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Phase E
Phase F
Phase G
Phase H
A

Correct Option:C

Phase G

Explanation

Answer (c): The monitoring of a project is done in phase G.

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19
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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
A

Correct Option:D

All of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): All of the above are the Key activities of preliminary phase.

20
Q

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
A

Correct Option:A

Architecture Work

Explanation

Answer (a): Phase A is initiated upon receipt of a Request for Architecture Work from the sponsoring organisation.

21
Q

ADM is continuously driven by ______.

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Business architecture
Requirement management process
Business scenario
Architects
A

Correct Option:B

Requirement management process

Explanation

Answer (b): ADM is continuously driven by Requirement management process

22
Q

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
A

Correct Option:A

Architect

Explanation

Answer (a): In preliminary phase, Architect is responsible for performing the architectural work.

23
Q

Complete the sentence: Architecture principles are an initial output from the ___________.

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Preliminary Phase
Phase A
Phase B
Phase C
A

Correct Option:A

Explanation

Answer (a): Architecture principles are an initial output from the Preliminary Phase.

24
Q

A good business scenario must be SMART. What does R stand for?

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Realistic
Reliable
Result oriented
None of the above
A

Correct Option:A

Realistic

Explanation

Answer (a): R stands for Realistic. Business scenario should be Realistic.

25
Q

The determination of interoperability occurs throughout the _______.

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
ADM
Building block
Requirement gathering
None of the above
A

Correct Option:A

ADM

Explanation

Answer (a): The determination of interoperability occurs throughout the ADM.

26
Q

E-Democracy is an example of which kind of interoperability?

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Presentation interoperability
Technical interoperability
Business interoperability
Information interoperability
A

Correct Option:C

Business interoperability

Explanation

Answer (c): E-Democracy is an example of Business interoperability.

27
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Knowledge management is an example of which kind of interoperability?

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Presentation interoperability
Operational interoperability
Technical interoperability
Information interoperability
A

Correct Option:D

Information interoperability

Explanation

Answer (d): Knowledge management is an example of Information interoperability.

28
Q

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
A

Correct Option:A

Accidental omission

Explanation

Answer (a): It should be recorded as Accidental omission

29
Q

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

A

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.

30
Q

Who is responsible for enforcement of Architecture Compliance?

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Architecture Board
PMO
Lead Architect
Building block architect
A

Correct Option:A

Architecture Board

Explanation

Answer (a): Architecture Board is responsible for enforcement of Architecture Compliance

31
Q

Which of the following are the features of good Architectural Governance?

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Discipline
Transparency
Independence
All of the above
A

Correct Option:D

All of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): All of the above are the features of good Architectural Governance.

32
Q

Which of the following are key Architecture Governance Processes?

SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER
Policy Management and Take-On
Compliance
Dispensation
All of the above
A

Correct Option:D

All of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): All of the above are key Architecture Governance Processes.

33
Q

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
A

Correct Option:A

Stakeholders

Explanation

Answer (a): Stakeholders have key roles in, or concerns about, a system.

34
Q

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

A

Correct Option:D

All of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): All of the above statements about view and viewpoint are correct.

35
Q

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.

A

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.

36
Q

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
A

Correct Option:D

None of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): None of the above applies to Architecture Building Block

37
Q

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

A

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.

38
Q

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
A

Correct Option:D

Architecture Repository

Explanation

Answer (d): Architecture Repository is the holding area for all architecture-related projects.

39
Q

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
A

Correct Option:A

Taxonomy and Model

Explanation

Answer (a): Taxonomy and Model are the two main components of TRM.

40
Q

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

A

Correct Option: D

All of the above

Explanation

Answer (d): All of the above are the characteristics of a Foundation Architecture.

41
Q

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
A

Correct Option: B

B. Foundation Architecture

42
Q

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
A

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.

43
Q
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
A

Correct Option: C

C.Enterprise Continuum

44
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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

A

Correct Option: C

C. Stakeholder

45
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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
A

Correct Option: E

E. Strategic Architecture

46
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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
A

Correct Option: E

E. Transition Architecture