TOGAF 40

Which of the following documents acts as the deliverable container for the Business, Data, Application, and Technology architectural artifacts?

Architecture Roadmap

Architecture Definition Document

Architecture Requirements Specification

Architecture Vision

Architecture Contract

The approach of the Preliminary Phase is about defining “where, what, why, who, and how we do architecture” in the enterprise concerned. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

“Who” can be seen as defining the sponsor responsible for performing the architectural work

“How” is determined by the frameworks selected and the methodologies that are going to be used

“Where” can be seen as scoping the enterprise concerned

“Why” can be seen as the key drivers and elements in the context of the organization

Which of the following is not a part of the guidelines for adapting the ADM process?

Coexisting with other Enterprise Architecture frameworks

Security considerations when applying the ADM

Ways to apply iteration to the ADM

Applying the ADM at different levels of the enterprise

Using TOGAF to define Service-Oriented Architectures (SOAs)

What is a Standards Information Base (SIB) in context of TOGAF?

It describes the organizationally tailored application of an architecture framework

It holds guidelines, templates, patterns

It holds a set of specifications, to which architectures must conform

It holds view of the building blocks that are in use within the organization today

It defines the parameters, structures, and processes that support governance

According to TOGAF, all of the following are suggested characteristics of an architecture framework, except __________

A set of structures which can be used to develop a broad range of architectures

A method for designing a target state of the enterprise in terms of building blocks

A common vocabulary

A software development lifecycle method

A list of recommended standards

Which of the following is a Core Metamodel Entity?

Organisation

Processes

Framework

Department

Within the Taxonomy of Architecture Viewpoints which of the following is a Core Diagram of the Architecture Vision?

Solution Concept Diagram

Stakeholder Map Matrix

Principles Catalog

Benefits Diagram

Enterprise Manageability Diagram

Which of the following lists the components within the Architecture Repository?

Architecture Metamodel, Organizational Capability Model, Application Landscape, SIB, Reference Library, Governance Model

Architecture Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, SIB, Reference Library, Governance Log

Business Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, SIB, Reference Library, Governance Log

Organizational Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, Best Practices, Reference Library, Compliance Strategy

Which of the following could be considered for potential use in Phase C, Application Architecture?

The TOGAF Technical Reference Model

The STEP framework

The ARTS data model

The Resource-Event-Agent model

The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model

Complete the sentence. The Transition Architectures defined in Phase E are confirmed with the stakeholders in _________________.

Phase H

Phase G

Phase E

Phase F

Which Phase of the ADM define and initiate the Business Scenarios?

Phase A

Phase B

Phase D

Phase C

Preliminary phase

In which ADM phases, does Architecture Governance performed and operated?

It is established in Preliminary Phase and operated on all subsequent phases

It is established in Preliminary Phase, refined in Phase A and operated on Phase F to H

It is established in Phase A and operated on Phase F to H

It is established in Preliminary Phase and operated on Phase G and H

It is established in Phase A and operated on Phase E to G

Which of the following is not the purpose of Architecture Compliance Review exercise?

To take advantage of advances in technology

To identify where the standards themselves may require modification

To identify services that are currently application-specific but might be provided as part of the enterprise infrastructure

To document strategies for collaboration, resource sharing, and other synergies across multiple architecture teams

To improve the maturity level of architecture discipline within the organization

Which of the following statements is not correct in the context of TOGAF?

A Foundation Architecture supports the complete enterprise operating environment

Organization-Specific Architectures describe and guide the final deployment of user-written or third-party components that constitute effective solutions for particular enterprises

The Architecture Continuum provides a consistent way to describe and understand the implementation of the assets

Common Systems Architectures guide the creation of an architecture useful for building common solutions across a wide number of relevant domains

Industry Architectures guide the integration of common systems components with industry specific components

Question: Which of the following is not a part of the TOGAF document (official TOGAF documentation)?

TOGAF Reference Models

Architecture Content Framework

Architecture Capability Framework

ADM Guidelines and Techniques

Architecture Governance

How is the scope of the enterprise architecture projects decided?

The scope is defined in the Preliminary phase and agreement is reached in phase A

Agreement on the scope is reached in the Preliminary phase and it is defined in phase A

Agreement on the scope is reached in the Preliminary phase but the definition happens through phase A to D

The scope is defined and agree upon in the Preliminary phase

The scope is defined in phase A and refined in phases B, C and D

Which of the following statements is not correct in the context of TOGAF?

Enterprise Continuum is a virtual repository where as the Architecture Repository is a physical repository

Enterprise Continuum can be thought of as a view of the Architecture Repository

The Solutions Continuum is a population of the architecture with reference building blocks – either purchased products or built components – that represent a solution to the enterprise’s business needs

The Architecture Repository defines six classes for architectural information held in the repository

TOGAF recognizes the need to manage the content of the Enterprise Continuum using tools but does not provide any guidance on tool selection

Under Architectural Capability as an Operational Entity TOGAF states several benefits of architecture governance. Which of the following is not stated as a benefit of Architecture Governance in TOGAF?

Controlled risk management

Managing compliance

Value creation through monitoring, measuring, evaluation and feedback

Greater shareholder value

Protection of the existing asset base through reuse

Which of the following is H?

Migration Planning

Architecture Change Management

Implementation Governance

Requirement Management

Oppurtunities and Solutions

Which of the following is not the source of a business domain gap in context of TOGAF?

Data relationship gaps

People gaps

Process gaps

Tools gaps

Information gaps

According to TOGAF, which of the following best describes why an Architecture Board should be established?

To facilitate the adoption of advanced technologies

To ensure that new systems are introduced in a managed change process

To conduct source code design reviews

To conduct performance appraisals on the enterprise architecture team

To oversee the implementation of the governance strategy

Which of the following is NOT a correct reason for limiting the scope of the Architecture Activity?

The inflexibility of the baseline IT technical architecture

The realities of resource and time constraints often mean there is not enough time, funding, or resources to build a top-down, all-inclusive architecture description encompassing all four architecture domains

The objectives and stakeholder concerns to be addressed within the architecture You answered

To ensure an appropriate demarcation between the architecture effort and other, related activities (system design, system engineering, system development)

The organizational authority of the team producing the architecture

Which one of the following statements does not come from TOGAF Risk Management?

The activities in risk management are Risk Identification, Risk Quantification, Risk Response Development and Risk Response Control

Risk mitigation refers to the identification, planning, and conduct of actions that will reduce the risk to an acceptable level

Risk Management is an integral part of enterprise architecture

Residual risks have to be approved by the IT governance framework

Initial Level of Risk is the risk categorisation prior to determining and implementing mitigating actions

What phase of the ADM does the cost/benefit analysis?

Phase F

Phase A

Phase B

Preliminary Phase

Phase E

What is the (TRF) Technical Reference Model?

It is fundamentally an Application Architecture reference model – a model of the application components and application services software essential for an integrated information infrastructure

It is a reference model that focuses on the Application Software space

It enables each individual department to operate at maximum efficiency was for a long time accepted as the best approach to managing a large enterprise

It points to rules and standards to assist in leveraging solutions and products within the value chain

It describes a fundamental architecture upon which other, more specific, architectures can be based

Which of the following is not true of Principles in TOGAF?

The Components of Architecture Principles are Name, Statement, Rationale, Implications and Risks and Issues.

Principles are developed by the lead enterprise architect in conjunction with the CIO, Architecture Board and other key stakeholders

Architecture Principles maybe established at one or all three levels of enterprise, Information Technology and Architecture

Principles must be Understandable, Robust, Complete, Consistent and Stable

Principles are inter-related and need to be applied as a set. Principles will sometimes compete.

Complete the sentence: Phase A is initiated upon receipt of ___________

a directive from the Chief Executive Officer

the Implementation and Migration Plan

approval from the Chief Information Officer

a Request for Architecture Work from the sponsoring organization

the Requirements Analysis document

Which of the following is not comes under the Technology Architecture documentation?

Target Technology Architecture that will form the basis of the subsequent implementation and migration planning

Fundamental organization of the IT system

The principles governing its design and evolution IT system

Technical implementation architecture

Hardware, software, and communications technology and their relationships to each other and the environment

Where does the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model fit in terms of the Enterprise Continuum?

Organization-Specific Architectures

Common Systems Architectures

Industry Architectures

Foundation Architectures

Which one of the statements about Architecture Principles is not correct?

A principle is a general rule or guideline.

A good set of principles is complete.

A principle is transient and updated frequently.

They are described in a standard way.

A principle statement should be succinct and unambiguous.

Which of the ADM phases includes the objective of establishing the organizational model for enterprise architecture?

Phase B

Phase A

Phase D

Phase E

Preliminary

In which ADM phase are the business principles, business goals and strategic drivers validated?

Requirements Management Phase

Phase B, Business Architecture

Preliminary Phase

Phase H, Architecture Change Management

Preliminary Phase

In which phase of the TOGAF ADM do activities include assessing the dependencies, costs, and benefits of the migration projects?

Requirements Management

Phase H

Phase E

Phase G

Phase F

The TOGAF defined process for Risk Management consists of which activities?

Risk classification, Risk identification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Response Development and Risk Response Control

Risk Identification, Initial Risk Quantification, Risk Mitigation and residual risk assessment, and Risk Response Control

Risk Classification, Risk identification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation and residual risk assessment, and Risk Monitoring

Risk Classification, Risk Quantification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Response Development and residual risk assessment, and Risk Monitoring

Risk Identification, Risk Quantification, Risk Response Development and Risk Response Control

Which of the following is not a part of Architecture Repository?

A record of governance activity across the enterprise

The organizationally tailored application of an architecture framework, including a meta-model for architecture content

The parameters, structures, and processes that support governance of the Architecture Repository

An architectural view of the building blocks that are in use within the organization today

A Stakeholder analysis and map

In Phase G, what document establishes the connection between the architecture organization and the implementation organization?

Transition Architecture

Architecture Contract

Architecture Landscape

Architecture Roadmap

Requirements Impact Statement

Which of the following is NOT an approach in Phase G?

Adopt a phased deployment schedule that reflects the business priorities embodied in the Architecture Roadmap

Follow the organization’s standard for corporate, IT, and Architecture Governance

Define an operations framework to ensure the effective long life of the deployed solution

Use the organization’s established portfolio/program management approach, where this exists

Creation of an Implementation and Migration Plan in co-operation with the portfolio and project managers

Complete the sentence: In Phase C, when an existing application is to be replaced, the Data Architecture should______________

include the application interoperability requirements

identify the data migration requirements

be re-factored to align with the technology infrastructure

stimate the effort required to overcome any issues

describe how this change impacts other projects

Which of the following is defined as the risk categorization after the implementation of mitigating actions?

Initial Level of Risk

Actual Level of Risk

Residual Level of Risk

Strategic Level of Risk

The Architecture Continuum consists of which types of architecture

Foundation Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures

Foundation Architectures, Solutions Architectures, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures

Baseline Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures

Baseline Architectures, Solution Architectures, Industry Architecture and Business Specific Architectures

Foundation Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Business Specific Architectures

TOGAF - 40 Questions