Refer to the table below: Which ADM Phase(s) does this describe?
Correct Answer: D
Question 92
Complete the sentence. The key purpose of Gap Analysis is to _____
Correct Answer: B
Gap Analysis is a technique that compares the Baseline Architecture and the Target Architecture to identify the differences and gaps between them. The purpose of this technique is to determine the changes and additions that are required to achieve the desired future state of the architecture. One of the main aspects of Gap Analysis is to identify the functions that are missing or overlapping in the current and future architectures, and to plan how to address them. This helps to ensure that the architecture is complete, consistent, and aligned with the business objectives and requirements3
Question 93
Which of the following describes how the Enterprise Continuum is used when developing an enterprise architecture?
Correct Answer: D
The Enterprise Continuum consists of two complementary concepts: the Architecture Continuum and the Solutions Continuum1. The Architecture Continuum provides a consistent way to describe and understand the generic and reusable architecture building blocks, such as models, patterns, and standards, that can be applied and tailored to specific situations2. The Solutions Continuum provides a consistent way to describe and understand the specific and implemented solution building blocks, such as products, services, and components, that realize the architecture building blocks3. The Enterprise Continuum enables the reuse and integration of architecture and solution assets across different levels of abstraction, scope, and detail, ranging from foundation architectures to organization-specific architectures1. The Enterprise Continuum is used when developing an enterprise architecture to support the following activities1: * Selecting relevant architecture and solution assets from the Architecture Repository or other sources, based on the business drivers, goals, and requirements * Adapting and customizing the architecture and solution assets to suit the specific needs and context of the enterprise * Defining and developing the target architecture and the architecture roadmap, based on the gaps and opportunities identified between the baseline and the target states * Defining and developing the implementation and migration plan, based on the architecture roadmap and the solution building blocks * Governing and managing the architecture and solution assets throughout the architecture lifecycle, ensuring their quality, consistency, and compliance
Question 94
Complete the following sentence: Presenting different_________and_________to stakeholders helps architects to extract hidden agendas principles and requirements that could impact the final Target Architecture
Correct Answer: C
According to the TOGAF Standard, an architecture view is a representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns1. An architecture viewpoint is a specification of the conventions for a particular kind of architecture view1. Presenting different architecture views and architecture viewpoints to stakeholders helps architects to extract hidden agendas, principles, and requirements that could impact the final target architecture. This is because different stakeholders may have different concerns and interests in the system, and by showing them how the system addresses their concerns from different perspectives, the architects can elicit more feedback and validation from them2. For example, a business stakeholder may be interested in the business architecture view, which focuses on the business processes, functions, and capabilities of the system3. A security stakeholder may be interested in the enterprise security view, which addresses the security aspects of the system, such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability3. By presenting these views to the respective stakeholders, the architects can ensure that the system meets their expectations and needs, and also identify any potential issues or gaps that may affect the target architecture. Reference: 1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Architectural Artifacts - The Open Group1; 2: Understanding TOGAF Views and Viewpoints in Enterprise Architecture2; 3: Developing Architecture Views - The Open Group4
Question 95
What does the TOGAF ADM recommend for use in developing an Architecture Vision document?
Correct Answer: D
Business scenarios are a technique recommended by the TOGAF ADM for use in developing an Architecture Vision document12. Business scenarios are a means of capturing the business requirements and drivers, the processes and actors involved, and the desired outcomes and measures of success34. Business scenarios help to create a common vision and understanding among the stakeholders, and to identify and validate the architecture requirements . Business scenarios also provide a basis for analyzing the impact and value of the proposed architecture. References: *The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase A: Architecture Vision - The Open Group *TOGAF Standard - Introduction - Phase A: Architecture Vision *The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Definitions - The Open Group *Business Scenarios - The Open Group *[The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Architecture Requirements Specification - The Open Group] *[The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Architecture Vision - The Open Group] *[The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Business Transformation Readiness Assessment - The Open Group]
