Consider the image showing basic architectural concepts. What are items A and B?
Correct Answer: A
The image shows a diagram that illustrates the basic concepts of architecture description as defined by the ISO /IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 standard1, which is also adopted by the TOGAF standard2. According to the ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 standard, an architecture description is a work product used to express an architecture, and it consists of one or more architecture views1. An architecture view is a representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns, and it conforms to an architecture viewpoint1. An architecture viewpoint is a specification of the conventions for constructing and using an architecture view to address specific stakeholder concerns1. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, which identifies the items labeled as "A" and "B" in the image as an architecture viewpoint and an architecture view, respectively. References: 1: ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 - Systems and software engineering - Architecture description1 2: TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Part IV: Architecture Content Framework - 31. Architectural Artifacts2
Question 12
Consider the following ADM phases objectives. Which phase does each objective match?
Correct Answer: B
* According to the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, the ADM phases and their objectives are as follows1: oPreliminary Phase: To prepare and initiate the architecture development cycle, including defining the architecture framework, principles, and governance. oPhase A: Architecture Vision: To define the scope, vision, and stakeholders of the architecture initiative, and to obtain approval to proceed. oPhase B: Business Architecture: To describe the baseline and target business architecture, and to identify the gaps between them. oPhase C: Information Systems Architectures: To describe the baseline and target data and application architectures, and to identify the gaps between them. oPhase D: Technology Architecture: To describe the baseline and target technology architecture, and to identify the gaps between them. oPhase E: Opportunities and Solutions: To identify and evaluate the opportunities and solutions for implementing the target architecture, and to define the work packages and transition architectures. oPhase F: Migration Planning: To finalize the implementation and migration plan, and to ensure alignment with the enterprise portfolio and project management. oPhase G: Implementation Governance: To provide architecture oversight and guidance for the implementation projects, and to manage any architecture change requests. oPhase H: Architecture Change Management: To monitor the changes in the business and technology environment, and to assess the impact and performance of the architecture. oRequirements Management: To manage the architecture requirements throughout the ADM cycle, and to ensure alignment with the business requirements. * Based on the above definitions, we can match each objective with the corresponding phase as follows: oObjective 1: Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and transition architectures is understood by key stakeholders. This objective is achieved in Phase H: Architecture Change Management, where the value realization and cost-benefit analysis of the architecture are performed2. oObjective 2: Ensure conformance with the Target Architecture by implementation projects. This objective is achieved in Phase F: Migration Planning, where the conformance requirements and criteria for the implementation projects are defined3. oObjective 3: Ensure that the architecture development cycle is maintained. This objective is achieved in Phase F: Migration Planning, where the architecture roadmap and iteration cycle are maintained3. oObjective 4: Ensure that the Architecture Governance Framework is executed. This objective is achieved in Phase G: Implementation Governance, where the architecture governance processes and procedures are applied to the implementation projects4. Reference: * 1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 5: Architecture Development Method (ADM) * 2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 21: Architecture Change Management * 3: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 20: Migration Planning * 4: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 19: Implementation Governance
Question 13
Which ADM Phase includes initial implementation planning?
Correct Answer: B
In TOGAF, Phase E (Opportunities & Solutions) is the first phase that transitions from architecture models into actionable implementation. Within Phase E, architects identify candidate implementation projects or work packages, assess dependencies, cost/benefit, constraints, and derive a highlevel implementation and migration strategy and initial plans. That means the first planning around how to carry out the architecture begins in Phase E. Later phases refine and govern the implementation (e.g. in Phase F and G), but the initial planning belongs in Phase E. Thus Phase E includes the initial implementation planning.
Question 14
Complete the sentence The Enterprise Continuum provides methods for classifying architecture artifacts as they evolve from________________________.
Correct Answer: D
The Enterprise Continuum provides methods for classifying architecture artifacts as they evolve from generic architectures to Organization-Specific Architectures. Generic architectures are architectures that have been developed for use across a wide range of enterprises with similar characteristics. They provide common models, functions, and services that can be reused and adapted for specific purposes. Organization-Specific Architectures are architectures that have been tailored to meet the needs and requirements of a particular enterprise or a major organizational unit within an enterprise. They reflect the unique vision, goals, culture, structure, processes, systems, and technologies of that enterprise or unit. Reference: The TOGAF Standard | The Open Group Website, Section 2.3 Enterprise Continuum.
Question 15
Exhibit Consider the illustration showing an architecture development cycle Which description matches the phase of the ADM labeled as item 2?
Correct Answer: D
Based on the illustration, the phase of the ADM labeled as item 2 is the Implementation Governance phase. This phase provides architectural oversight for the implementation. It ensures that the implementation project conforms to the architecture. It also provides a framework for monitoring and managing the implementation. The Implementation Governance phase involves the following activities: * Finalizing the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan * Assigning an Architecture Board to oversee the implementation * Establishing Architecture Contracts with the implementation partners * Reviewing and approving the implementation project plans and deliverables * Performing Architecture Compliance reviews to ensure alignment with the architecture * Performing Architecture Audit reviews to ensure quality and performance of the architecture * Resolving any architecture issues or change requests that arise during the implementation * Maintaining the architecture lifecycle and ensuring its continuity The Implementation Governance phase is essential for ensuring that the architecture is realized as intended and that it delivers the expected business value and outcomes.
