TOGAF Standard — Introduction and Core Concepts Flashcards
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
How does the TOGAF Standard define an “enterprise”?
An enterprise is any collection of organizations that have common goals.
Give examples of what can be considered an “enterprise”.
A whole corporation or a division, a government agency or department, a chain of geographically distant organizations, groups of countries or governments, and partnerships or alliances of businesses.
What does “Enterprise” in “Enterprise Architecture” refer to?
It can refer to the entire enterprise, encompassing all business activities, information, and technology, or specific areas of interest within the enterprise.
How can the enterprise operating model concept be useful?
It helps determine the nature and scope of the Enterprise Architecture within an organization.
Why might organizations develop multiple independent Enterprise Architectures?
Organizations may comprise multiple enterprises with much in common, and independent architectures can address each enterprise’s specific needs while providing opportunities for common frameworks and shared resources.
What is the purpose of Enterprise Architecture?
To optimize the fragmented legacy of processes into an integrated environment that is responsive to change and supports business strategy delivery.
Why is effective management and exploitation of information important?
It is key to business success, competitive advantage, and achieving digital transformation.
How does Enterprise Architecture help businesses?
By providing a strategic context for digital capability evolution and ensuring balance between business transformation and operational efficiency.
What does a good Enterprise Architecture enable individual business units to do?
Innovate safely in their pursuit of evolving business goals and competitive advantage.
How does Enterprise Architecture meet organizational needs?
By creating an integrated strategy that allows for the closest possible synergies across the enterprise and beyond.
What does global privacy legislation require regarding personal data?
Processes around personal data must be fully documented and easily understood by untrained readers, with significant penalties for non-compliance.
Why is documentation of processes around personal data crucial?
Due to fundamental changes and significant penalties associated with global privacy legislation.
What are the benefits of an effective Enterprise Architecture?
It can bring important benefits including effective strategic decision-making, efficient business operations, effective Digital Transformation, better return on investment, and faster procurement.
How does Enterprise Architecture aid strategic decision-making?
By enabling quick responses to change, supporting enterprise agility, aiding organizational transformation, and improving efficiency and effectiveness through organizational and operating model changes.
What are the benefits of Enterprise Architecture for business operations?
It lowers operation costs, increases agility, shares business capabilities, reduces change management costs, provides workforce flexibility, improves productivity, and supports mergers and acquisitions.
