TOGAF® Standard—Introduction and Core Concepts

Question 1

What is TOGAF?

Answer 1

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is a framework for enterprise architecture that helps organizations structure IT to align with business objectives.

Question 2

Why is Enterprise Architecture important?

Answer 2

It integrates business strategy with IT, ensures standardization, improves interoperability, and enhances risk management in IT investments.

Question 3

What are the six key TOGAF documents?

Answer 3

1. Introduction and Core Concepts
2. Architecture Development Method (ADM)
3. ADM Techniques
4. Applying the ADM
5. Architecture Content Framework
6. Enterprise Architecture Capability and Governance

Question 4

What are the four main types of architecture in TOGAF?

Answer 4

1. Business Architecture – Defines business strategy, governance, organization, and key business processes.
2. Data Architecture – Describes how data is stored, processed, and managed across the enterprise.
3. Application Architecture – Provides a blueprint for individual applications, their interactions, and their relationships to business processes.
4. Technology Architecture – Defines the IT infrastructure, platforms, and technologies required to support business, data, and application services.

Question 5

What is the TOGAF ADM?

Answer 5

The Architecture Development Method (ADM) is an iterative process for developing and managing enterprise architecture.

Question 6

What are the phases of the ADM?

Answer 6

1. Preliminary – Establishes the architecture framework and principles.
2. Architecture Vision – Defines the high-level vision and business objectives.
3. Business Architecture – Models the business processes, roles, and governance structures.
4. Information Systems Architecture – Defines the data and application architecture.
5. Technology Architecture – Identifies the infrastructure, platforms, and technologies needed.
6. Opportunities & Solutions – Identifies potential solutions and implementation options.
7. Migration Planning – Develops the transition strategy and roadmap.
8. Implementation Governance – Ensures adherence to the architecture framework during implementation.
9. Architecture Change Management – Manages changes and ensures continuous improvement.
10. Requirements Management – Captures and tracks architecture requirements throughout the process.

Question 7

What are Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks?

Answer 7

• Deliverables: Official documents and reports.
• Artifacts: Models and diagrams created during ADM.
• Building Blocks: Reusable architecture elements.

Question 8

What are Architecture Principles?

Answer 8

Guidelines that govern architecture decisions, including principles like Interoperability, Reusability, Security, and Scalability.

Question 9

What is the Enterprise Continuum?

Answer 9

A repository that categorizes architectural assets, including the Architecture Continuum (conceptual to detailed architectures) and the Solutions Continuum (generic to specific solutions).

Question 10

What is the Architecture Repository?

Answer 10

A structured storage system for enterprise architecture documentation and best practices.

Question 11

What are Architecture Views and Viewpoints?

Answer 11

• Viewpoints: Define different perspectives (business, technical, etc.).
• Views: Models or diagrams that represent the architecture from different perspectives.

Question 12

How does TOGAF support Risk Management and Enterprise Agility?

Answer 12

TOGAF provides risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and flexibility for iterative architecture evolution.

Question 13

What other frameworks can TOGAF integrate with?

Answer 13

• Zachman Framework
• ITIL (for service management)
• COBIT (for governance)
• Agile methodologies