An Enterprise Architecture Capability is the ability of the organization to perform effective and efficient architecture work, including the definition, governance, and management of its architectures2. The Preliminary Phase involves the following activities1: *Reviewing the organizational context, scope, and drivers for conducting Enterprise Architecture *Establishing the Architecture Capability desired by the organization, including the maturity level, roles, responsibilities, processes, and tools *Defining and establishing the Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture, which describes how the architecture function is organized and integrated within the enterprise *Defining and establishing the Architecture Governance framework, which provides the mechanisms for ensuring the quality, consistency, and compliance of the architecture work *Selecting and implementing the tools that support the Architecture Capability, such as repositories, modeling tools, and communication tools *Defining the Architecture Principles that will guide and constrain the architecture work, based on the business principles, goals, and drivers of the organization *Defining the Organization-Specific Architecture Framework, which is an adaptation of the generic TOGAF ADM to suit the specific requirements, standards, and practices of the organization The Preliminary Phase is essential for preparing the organization for the successful development and implementation of its architectures, as well as for ensuring the alignment of the architecture work with the business strategy and objectives1. References: 1: Preliminary Phase 2: Enterprise Architecture Capability
Question 17
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. References: : Implementation Governance
Question 18
Which one of the following classes of information within the Architecture Repository would typically contain a list of the applications in use within the enterprise?
Correct Answer: C
The Architecture Landscape is a class of information within the Architecture Repository that shows an architectural view of the building blocks that are in use within the organization today (the Baseline Architecture), as well as those that are planned for the future (the Target Architecture). The Architecture Landscape typically contains a list of the applications in use within the enterprise, along with their relationships and dependencies, as well as other relevant architectural information. The Architecture Landscape helps to identify opportunities for re-use, consolidation, or retirement of existing applications, as well as gaps or overlaps in the current or future architecture.References: : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part IV: Architecture Content Framework, Chapter 34: Architecture Landscape : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part VI: Architecture Capability Framework, Chapter 47: Architecture Repository
Question 19
Complete the sentence The Architecture Landscape is divided into levels known as__________________________.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation The Architecture Landscape is divided into levels known as Segment Strategic and Capability Architectures. These levels correspond to different scopes and purposes of architectures within an enterprise. Segment Architectures are architectures that address specific business units, functions, or processes within an enterprise. Strategic Architectures are architectures that provide a high-level view of the enterprise's vision, goals, and direction. Capability Architectures are architectures that address specific business capabilities or services that span multiple segments or domains. Reference: The TOGAF Standard | The Open Group Website, Section 2.4 Architecture Repository.
Question 20
Consider the following ADM phases objectives. Which phase does each objective match?
Correct Answer: B
1E: To identify delivery vehicles (projects programs portfolios) that will deliver the Target Architecture 2F: To confirm readiness and ability to undergo change 3E: To determine whether an incremental approach is required and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value 4G: To perform appropriate governance functions while the solution is being implemented Reference: The TOGAF Standard | The Open Group Website, Section 3.2 ADM Phases.
