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TOGAF 9.2 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of the Communications Plan?

Options:

A.

To act as a deliverable container for artifacts created during a project

B.

To ensure that information is communicated to the right stakeholders at the right time

C.

To ensure that the results of a Compliance Assessment are distributed to the Architecture Board

D.

To inform the Architecture Board of changes to the architecture

E.

To show progression of change from the Baseline Architecture to the Target Architecture

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Question 2

Which of the following best describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method?

Options:

A.

A process for managing architecture requirements

B.

A classification mechanism for architectures and solutions

C.

A process for managing and controlling change at an enterprise-wide level

D.

A view of the Architecture Repository

E.

A process for developing an organization-specific enterprise architecture

Question 3

In TOGAF, what is the difference between an artifact and a deliverable?

Options:

A.

An artifact contains one or more deliverables

B.

Artifacts and deliverables are synonymous; there is no difference between them

C.

Deliverables are prepared by the Project Manager, whereas artifacts are defined by the Architect

D.

Deliverables are reusable, whereas artifacts are unique to a given architecture project

E.

Deliverables are specified as contractual outputs from a project, whereas artifacts are not

Question 4

Complete the sentence. According to TOGAF, all the following are responsibilities of an Architecture Board, except ______________________.

Options:

A.

Allocating resources for architecture projects

B.

Decision making for changes in the architecture

C.

Enforcing Architecture Compliance

D.

Improving the maturity of the organization ' s architecture discipline

E.

Production of governance materials

Question 5

What component of the Architecture Repository represents architecture requirements agreed with the Architecture Board?

Options:

A.

Architecture Requirements Repository

B.

Reference Library

C.

Architecture Capability

D.

Governance Log

Question 6

Which of the following describes an objective of Phase F: Migration Planning Phase?

Options:

A.

Develop a Target Technology Architecture

B.

Consolidate the Gap Analysis results from Phases B through D

C.

Generate and gain consensus on an initial Architecture Roadmap

D.

Coordinate the Implementation and Migration Plan with other frameworks

E.

Operate the governance framework and manage an architecture contract

Question 7

Refer to the table below:

Which ADM Phase(s) does this describe?

Options:

A.

Phase F

B.

Phase E

C.

Phase B, C and D

D.

Phase A

Question 8

Consider the following statements:

1. Groups of countries, governments, or governmental organizations (such as militaries) working together to create common or shareable deliverables or infrastructures

2. Partnerships and alliances of businesses working together, such as a consortium or supply chain

What are those examples of according to the TOGAF Standard?

Options:

A.

Architectures Scopes

B.

Business Units

C.

Organizations

D.

Enterprises

Question 9

During a TOGAF ADM cycle, an architecture can be denoted as Version 1.0. What does this indicate?

Options:

A.

A high-level outline architecture

B.

A formally reviewed, detailed architecture

C.

A formally reviewed, preliminary architecture

D.

A draft, detailed architecture

Question 10

According to TOGAF, which of the following best describes Architecture Governance?

Options:

A.

A categorization mechanism for architecture and solution artifacts

B.

A framework for operational and change activity

C.

A method for designing an information system in terms of a set of building blocks

D.

The lifecycle management of information and related technology used by an organization

E.

The practice by which enterprise architectures are controlled at an enterprise-wide level

Question 11

Complete the sentence. TOGAF covers the development of four architecture domains, Application, Business, Data and__________.

Options:

A.

Capability

B.

Segment

C.

Technology

D.

Transition

E.

Vision

Question 12

Which section of the TOGAF document describes the processes, skills and roles to establish and operate an architecture function within an enterprise?

Options:

A.

Part II: Architecture Development Method

B.

Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques

C.

Part IV: Architecture Content Framework

D.

Part VI: TOGAF Reference Models

E.

Part VII: Architecture Capability Framework

Question 13

Which of the following identifies business units that possess capabilities, and which participate in value streams?

Options:

A.

Business Capability Map

B.

Value Stream Map

C.

Organization Map

D.

Information Map

Question 14

Which ADM phase includes establishing the Architecture Capability and definition of Architecture Principles?

Options:

A.

Phase B: Business Architecture

B.

Preliminary Phase

C.

Phase A: Architecture Vision

D.

Phase F: Migration Planning

E.

Phase C: Data Architecture

Question 15

In Phases B, C, and D of the ADM cycle the first step defined is to select reference models, viewpoints, and tools. Which of the following is the next step in each of these phases?

Options:

A.

Conduct formal stakeholder review

B.

Create Architecture Definition Document

C.

Develop Baseline Architecture

D.

Perform gap analysis

E.

Resolve impacts across the Architecture Landscape

Question 16

Complete the sentence. The Architecture Board is typically responsible and accountable for achieving all of the following goals except ___________

Options:

A.

ensuring consistency between sub-architectures

B.

approving the strategic business plans proposed by individual organization units within the enterprise

C.

enforcement of architecture compliance

D.

identifying and approving components for reuse

E.

providing the basis for all decision-making with regard to changes to the architecture

Question 17

Complete the sentence. According to TOGAF, a ______________is a representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of_____________.

Options:

A.

view, concerns

B.

viewpoint, views

C.

view, requirements

D.

view, stakeholders

Question 18

Complete the sentence. All of the following are sections of the recommended template for defining Architecture Principles, except ___________

Options:

A.

Name

B.

Statement of Principle

C.

Rationale

D.

Enforcement Policy

E.

Implications

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of enterprise architecture?

Options:

A.

To allow an enterprise to exploit the latest trends in technology

B.

To enable the CIO to take effective control of the business units across an enterprise

C.

To ensure compliance in an enterprise to corporate auditing standards

D.

To optimize an enterprise into an environment that is responsive to business needs

E.

To provide a set of standards that all actors must adhere to within an enterprise

Question 20

Which of the following does the TOGAF standard describe as a package of functionality defined to meet business needs across an organization?

Options:

A.

An application

B.

An architecture viewpoint

C.

A building block

D.

A deliverable

E.

A solution architecture

Question 21

Complete the sentence. A server consolidation project that does not change the operating characteristics of the applications would require _____.

Options:

A.

a complete ADM cycle

B.

a complete re-architecting change

C.

a full revision of the enterprise architecture

D.

an incremental change

E.

a simplification change

Question 22

An association of companies has defined a data model for sharing inventory and pricing information.

Which of the following best describes where this model would fit in the Architecture Continuum?

Options:

A.

Foundation Architecture

B.

Common Systems Architecture

C.

Industry Architecture

D.

Organization Specific Architecture

E.

Product Line Architecture

Question 23

Complete the sentence. The Solutions Continuum represents implementations of the architectures at corresponding levels of the _______________.

Options:

A.

Architecture Capability

B.

Architecture Continuum

C.

Architecture Landscape

D.

Architecture Metamodel

E.

Architecture Repository

Question 24

Which of the following best describes a purpose of the Gap Analysis technique?

Options:

A.

To validate non-functional requirements

B.

To establish quality metres for the architecture

C.

To determine service levels for the architecture

D.

To identify missing functions

Question 25

TOGAF provides guidelines on how to use the ADM to establish an architecture capability. Which one of the following is NOT a correct guideline?

Options:

A.

Use the same approach as with any other capability

B.

Regard the establishment as an ongoing practice

C.

Apply the ADM with the specific vision to establish the practice

D.

Treat the establishment as a one-off project

Question 26

Complete the sentence. The TOGAF standard covers the development of four architecture domains. Application, Data, _________________.

Options:

A.

Business and Technology

B.

Information and Knowledge

C.

Baseline and Transition

D.

Vision and Requirements

E.

Capability and Segment

Question 27

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Requirements Specification?

Options:

A.

It provides a list of work packages and a schedule for implementation of the target architecture.

B.

It defines the scope and approach to complete an architecture project

C.

It provides a set of statements that outline what a project must do to comply with the architecture

D.

It is sent from the sponsor and triggers the start of an architecture development cycle

E.

It contains an assessment of the current architecture requirements

Question 28

Complete the sentence. The TOGAF standard covers the development of four architecture domains, Application. Business. Data and__________.

Options:

A.

Transition

B.

Capability

C.

Technology

D.

Segment

Question 29

Consider the following statement:

Projects may cycle between ADM phases, in planned cycles covering multiple phases.

What does it illustrate?

Options:

A.

Iteration

B.

Requirements Management

C.

Implementation Governance

D.

Enterprise Architecture

Question 30

According to the TOGAF Document Categorization Model, which category describes a technique that is referenced by processes categorized as TOGAF Core and TOGAF Mandated?

Options:

A.

TOGAF Guidelines and Techniques

B.

TOGAF Recommended

C.

TOGAF Supporting

D.

TOGAF Extension

Question 31

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of a Change Request?

Options:

A.

To act as a deliverable container for artifacts created during a project

B.

To request a dispensation or to kick-start a further cycle of architecture work

C.

To ensure that information is communicated to the right stakeholder at the right time

D.

To review project progress and ensure the implementation is inline with the objectives

E.

To ensure that the results of a Compliance Assessment are distributed to the Architecture Board

Question 32

Complete the sentence. The Requirements Management Phase _____________________.

Options:

A.

addresses and resolves requirements between ADM phases

B.

is a central process that prioritizes requirements for all ADM phases

C.

is used to dispose of resolved requirements for all ADM phases

D.

generates new requirements and passes them to all ADM phases

E.

stores requirements and manages their flow into relevant ADM phases

Question 33

Consider the following statements describing the TOGAF ADM

1. All ADM activities are carried out within an iterative cycle of continuous architecture definition and realization

2. The Requirements Management phase is a continuous phase

3. Output from an early phase may be modified in a later phase

4. When a phase starts, the previous phase closes

Which statements are correct?

Options:

A.

2,3 & 4

B.

1,3,4

C.

1,2 & 3

D.

1,2,4

Question 34

Consider the following ADM phases objectives.

Which phase does each objective match?

Options:

A.

1C-2B-3A-4D

B.

1A-2B-3C-4D

C.

1B-2D-3A-4C

D.

1C-2D-3B-4A

Question 35

Which of the following is defined by TOGAF as a representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns?

Options:

A.

Architecture Building Block

B.

Capability Architecture

C.

Statement of Work

D.

View

E.

Viewpoint

Question 36

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an architecture compliance review?

Options:

A.

To review the validity of a project ' s Architecture Vision

B.

To review a project for compliance to external laws and regulations

C.

To review a project against established architecture criteria and business objectives

D.

To ensure that stakeholder concerns are being addressed by a project

Question 37

Which one of the following best describes Capability-Based Planning?

Options:

A.

A planning technique that ensures business information is communicated to the right people at the right time

B.

A planning technique that ensures the application of business best practices

C.

A planning technique that ensures timely solutions

D.

A planning technique that focuses on business outcomes

E.

A planning technique that identifies services to be shared

Question 38

Consider the following ADM phase objectives.

    Develop the Target Data Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision.

    Develop the Target Business Architecture that describes how the enterprise needs to operate to achieve the business goals.

    Develop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and business value to be delivered as a result of the proposed Enterprise Architecture.

    Develop the Target Application Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision, in a way that addresses the Statement of Architecture Work and stakeholder concerns.

Which phase does each objective match?

Options:

A.

1A-2B-3C-4D

B.

1C-2B-3A-4C

C.

1B-2D-3A-4C

D.

1C-2D-3B-4A

Question 39

Which phase of the ADM focuses on the governance and management of the Architecture Contracts that cover the overall implementation and deployment process?

Options:

A.

Requirements Management

B.

Phase E

C.

Phase F

D.

Phase G

E.

Phase H

Question 40

Which of the following describes the Architecture Vision document?

Options:

A.

A description of individual change increments showing progression from the baseline to target architecture

B.

A detailed schedule for implementation of the target architecture

C.

A high level description of the baseline and target architectures

D.

A joint agreement between the development team and sponsor on the deliverables and quality of an architecture

E.

A set of rules and guidelines to support fulfilling the mission of the organization

Question 41

What is part of the approach in the ADM Preliminary Phase?

Options:

A.

Preparing a consolidated Gap Analysis

B.

Defining the enterprise

C.

Developing an Architecture Contract

D.

Extending the business scenario with business modeling

E.

Creating the Architecture Vision deliverable

Question 42

According to TOGAF, which of the following are the architecture domains that are commonly accepted subsets of an overall enterprise architecture?

Options:

A.

Application, Business, Data, Technology

B.

Capability, Segment, Strategic

C.

Context, Definition, Governance, Transformation

D.

Definition, Realization, Transition, Vision

Question 43

According to TOGAF, how is the Enterprise Continuum used in organizing and developing an architecture?

Options:

A.

To aid communication and understanding between architects

B.

To coordinate with the other management frameworks in use

C.

To describe how an architecture addresses stakeholder concerns

D.

To evaluate how best to develop and implement an architecture

E.

To help identify and understand business requirements

Question 44

Complete the sentence. The Enterprise Continuum provides methods for classifying architecture artifacts as they evolve from.

Options:

A.

Foundation Architectures to re-usable architecture assets

B.

generic architectures to Oganization-Specific Architectures

C.

generic solutions to Industry Models

D.

generic architectures to reusable Solution Building Blocks

E.

Solutions Architectures to Solution Building Blocks

Question 45

Consider the following statements:

    A whole corporation or a division of a corporation

    A government agency or a single government department

    A chain of geographically distant organizations linked together by common ownership

Complete the sentence. The TOGAF Standard considers these to be examples of:

Options:

A.

Business Units

B.

Organizations

C.

Enterprises

D.

Architecture Contexts

Question 46

Complete the sentence. The Architecture Landscape is divided into three levels, Capability, Segment, and ____________.

Options:

A.

Baseline

B.

Solution

C.

Strategic

D.

Target

E.

Transition

Question 47

TOGAF Part VII, Architecture Capability Framework recommends use of an ADM cycle for establishing an architecture practice. In this scenario which architecture would describe the organizational structure for the architecture practice?

Options:

A.

Application Architecture

B.

Business Architecture

C.

Data Architecture

D.

Technology Architecture

E.

Transition Architecture

Question 48

According to TOGAF, who usually initiates a Request for Architecture Work?

Options:

A.

The architecture organization

B.

The CIO/CTO

C.

The corporate governance board

D.

The senior management

E.

The sponsoring organization

Question 49

Complete the sentence. According to TOGAF, the simplest way of thinking about the Enterprise Continuum is as a _____

Options:

A.

Configuration Database

B.

library of architecture artifacts

C.

Requirements Management System

D.

Standards Information Base

E.

view of the Architecture Repository

Question 50

Complete the sentence. All of the following describe a purpose of an Architecture Compliance review, except ______________.

Options:

A.

determining the technical readiness of a project

B.

ensuring the application of best practices

C.

identifying business transformation risks for an architecture project

D.

identifying errors in an architecture project

E.

identifying where architecture standards require modification

Question 51

Which of the following does the TOGAF ADM recommend for use in developing the Architecture Vision document?

Options:

A.

Architecture Principles

B.

Business Scenarios

C.

Interoperability Analysis

D.

Migration Planning Techniques

E.

Risk Management Techniques

Question 52

Which one of the following is responsible for the acceptance and sign-off of an Architecture Compliance review?

Options:

A.

Architecture Board

B.

Architecture Review Coordinator

C.

CIO

D.

Lead Enterprise Architect

E.

Project Leader

Question 53

Which of the following reasons best describes why the ADM numbering scheme for versioning output is an example and not mandatory?

Options:

A.

To show the evolution of deliverables

B.

To permit adaptation as required

C.

To enable use with the Architecture Content Framework

D.

To support change management

Question 54

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

Options:

A.

Preliminary Phase

B.

Phase A

C.

Phase B

D.

Phase H

E.

Requirements Management Phase

Question 55

According to TOGAF, which of the following is a characteristic of a Foundation Architecture?

Options:

A.

It contains only solution building blocks

B.

It contains business functions and processes specific to a particular industry sector

C.

It contains building blocks and their corresponding standards

D.

It includes a model of application components and application services software, including brokering applications

E.

It includes models for common high-level business functions, such as supply chain management

Question 56

Which phase of the TOGAF ADM is the first phase directly concerned with the planning for the implementation of the target architecture(s)?

Options:

A.

Phase D

B.

Phase E

C.

Phase F

D.

Phase G

E.

Phase H

Question 57

According to TOGAF, which of the following steps in Phases B, C, and D occurs before development of the baseline or target architectures?

Options:

A.

Conduct formal stakeholder review

B.

Create Architecture Definition Document

C.

Define Roadmap components

D.

Perform gap analysis

E.

Select reference models, viewpoints and tools

Question 58

Complete the following sentence.

In the ADM, documents which are under development and have not undergone any formal review and approval process are called ________. Documents which have been reviewed and approved are called ________.

Options:

A.

“Concept” — “Deliverable”

B.

“Version 0.1” — “Version 1.0”

C.

“Draft” — “Approved”

D.

“Draft” — “Finalized”

Question 59

Which one of the following is the practice by which the enterprise architecture and other architectures are managed and controlled at an enterprise level?

Options:

A.

Architecture governance

B.

Corporate governance

C.

IT governance

D.

Technology governance

E.

The program management office

Question 60

Which of the following best describes an approach for adapting the ADM in the situation where business principles dictate that a packaged solution be used?

Options:

A.

Completion of the Business Architecture should follow the Information Systems Architecture

B.

Create an Architecture Vision and then a detailed Business Architecture

C.

Produce a " cut-down " version of the ADM suitable to the resources available

D.

Tailor the ADM in conjunction with another architecture framework that has deliverables specific to the vertical sector

E.

Tailor the ADM to reflect the relationships with, and dependencies on other management processes within the organization

Question 61

Complete the sentence. A set of architecture principles that cover every situation perceived throughout the enterprise meet the recommended criteria of__________.

Options:

A.

completeness

B.

robustness

C.

stability

D.

consistency

E.

understandability

Question 62

Which of the following best summarizes the purpose of Enterprise Architecture?

Options:

A.

Guiding effective change.

B.

Controlling the bigger changes.

C.

Governing the stakeholders.

D.

Taking major improvement decisions.

Question 63

Which of the following describes the TOGAF Technical Reference Model?

Options:

A.

A Common Systems Architecture

B.

A Foundation Architecture

C.

An Industry-Specific Architecture

D.

An Organization-Specific Architecture

E.

A Solution Architecture

Question 64

In the Preliminary Phase, which of the following drives the requirements and performance metrics when scoping the enterprise architecture work?

Options:

A.

Architecture governance

B.

Business imperatives

C.

Solution architecture

D.

Service level agreements

E.

Time horizon

Question 65

Which section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles should describe situations where one principle would be given precedence over another?

Options:

A.

Implications

B.

Name

C.

Rationale

D.

Statement

E.

Trade-oils

Question 66

Which one of the following is considered a relevant architecture resource in Phase D?

Options:

A.

Generic application models relevant to the organization ' s industry sector

B.

Generic business models relevant to the organization ' s industry sector

C.

Generic data models relevant to the organization ' s industry sector

D.

Generic technology models relevant to the organization ' s industry sector

Question 67

In Phases B, C, and D which is the final step in each phase?

Options:

A.

Conduct formal stakeholder review

B.

Create Architecture Definition Document

C.

Define Roadmap components

D.

Perform gap analysis

E.

Select reference models, viewpoints and tools

Question 68

Which of the following is the ability to develop, use and sustain the architecture of a particular enterprise using architecture to govern change?

Options:

A.

An EA framework

B.

An EA Capability

C.

An EA repository

D.

An Enterprise Architecture

Question 69

Which of the following is an objective of Phase G, Implementation Governance?

Options:

A.

Establish the resources for architecture governance

B.

Develop the Target Technology Architecture

C.

Ensure conformance for the target architecture

D.

Operate the governance framework

E.

Finalize the Implementation and Migration Plan

Question 70

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is that of an Enterprise Architect for a firm that is a major OEM parts supplier to the auto

industry. Europe has been the primary market for its products, with just 20% of its output being

exported to North America. The firm is planning to expand its exports to North America and to

establish sales in other regions.

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) program within the firm has been functioning for several years. It

has made significant progress in consolidating the technology portfolio and establishing key

standards. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) are joint

sponsors of the EA program. The EA program is mature, with an active Architecture Board and a

well-defined architecture process and standard content templates based on the TOGAF

Architecture Content Framework. The EA program is well coordinated with the Project Management

Office, Systems Development, and Operations functions.

The firm is organized into business units with each addressing different auto industry sectors. Each

business unit has acquired other producers to expand its manufacturing capacity. This has resulted

in a complex environment with a high diversity of business and manufacturing systems.

The firm has completed a strategic plan to reorganize its Sales and Marketing organization

according to the target geographic markets. One of the goals of this reorganization is to improve

the ability of Marketing to collect more meaningful market analytics that will enable each sector to

better address market needs with effective marketing campaigns and global product presence.

A Request for Architecture Work to address the goals of the reorganization has been approved. As

the architecture team commences its work, the CIO has expressed concerns about whether the

firm will be able to adapt to the proposed change and how to manage the associated risks.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked how to address the concerns of the CIO.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

The EA team should conduct a Business Scenario to describe the business problem,

identify the stakeholders ' concerns and the resulting requirements. Once the requirements

have been identified, they can be assessed in terms of their risks. The risks should be

evaluated in terms of how they could be avoided, transferred, or mitigated. Any risks that

cannot be resolved should be identified as residual risks and their

B.

The EA team should create a set of Business Architecture views that will enable them to

identify the factors that will influence the reorganization. There should then be an

assessment of each factor on a maturity scale that will allow the team to gauge the urgency,

readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial

risks associated with the proposed project.

C.

The EA team should analyze risk by completing an Implementation Factor Assessment and

Deduction Matrix. This is used to serve as an archive and record of key decisions made in

the implementation and deployment. The matrix should include a list of factors to be

considered, their descriptions, and constraints that should be taken into account. These

factors can then used to assess the initial risks associated with the

D.

The EA team should evaluate the organization ' s readiness to undergo change. This will

identify the factors that will influence the reorganization. This should include determining the

readiness rating for each factor based on a maturity scale that will allow the team to gauge

the urgency, readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then used to assess

the initial risks associated with the proposed

Question 71

Which of the following is the representation of a related set of concerns?

Options:

A.

Architecture view

B.

Architecture viewpoint

C.

Diagram

D.

Matrix

E.

Catalog

Question 72

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an Architecture Definition Document?

Options:

A.

To act as a deliverable container for artifacts created during a project

B.

To ensure that architecture information is communicated to the right stakeholders at the right time

C.

To provide a high-level view of the end architecture product

D.

To govern the architecture throughout its implementation process

E.

To show progression of change from the Baseline Architecture to the Target Architecture

Question 73

You are working as an Enterprise Architect at a large company. The company runs many retail stores, as well as an online marketplace. The online marketplace allows hundreds of brands to partner with the company.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF standard for its architecture development method. The EA practice is involved in all aspects of the business, with oversight provided by an Architecture Board with representatives from different parts of the business. The EA program is sponsored by the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Many of the stores remain open all day and night. Each store uses a standard method to track sales and inventory. This involves sending accurate, timely sales data to a central AI-based inventory management system that can predict demand, adjust stock levels, and automate reordering. The central inventory management system is housed at the company ' s central data center.

The company has bought a major rival. The Chief Executive Officer believes that a merger will enable growth through combined offerings and cost savings. The decision has been taken to fully integrate the two organizations, including merging retail operations and systems. This means that duplicated systems will be replaced with one standard retail management system. Also, the company will reduce the number of applications that are used. The CIO expects significant savings will be achieved by implementing these changes across the newly merged company.

One improvement that the rival has successfully implemented is the use of hand-held devices within stores, for both customers and staff. This has increased both customer and staff employee satisfaction due to the time savings this has brought. The CIO has given the go-ahead to roll out the devices in all stores but has stated that training on how to use the hand-held devices should be brief because there are a lot of employees, many of whom are part-time.

The Request for Architecture Work to oversee the merger has been approved. The project has been scoped and you have been assigned to work on it. Your role includes managing the architecture for the retail stores.

Refer to the scenario:

You have been asked to confirm the most relevant architecture principles for the transformation.

Options:

A.

Maximize Benefit to the Enterprise, Common Use Applications, Data is an Asset, Responsive Change Management, Technology Independence.

B.

Common Vocabulary and Data Definitions, Compliance with the Law, Requirements-Based Change, Responsive Change Management, Data Security.

C.

Common Use Applications, Data is an Asset, Data is Accessible, Ease of Use, Business Continuity.

D.

Control Technical Diversity, Interoperability, Data is an Asset, Data is Shared, Business Continuity.

Question 74

Scenario:

Please read this scenario prior to answering the Question

You have been assigned the role of Chief Enterprise Architect within a leading North American information technology services company. The company has a number of service portfolios including infrastructure, applications, business process outsourcing, accounting, and financial services.

With numerous practice areas and a multitude of diverse engagements underway at any given time, overall engagement management within the company has become challenging. The company does not want to risk its outstanding reputation or its international certifications and CMM ratings.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer have co-sponsored the creation of an Enterprise Architecture prog-am based on TOGAF 9. An Architecture Board has been formed comprised of IT staff executives and executives from the major practice areas.

The Enterprise Architecture team has been working with the Strategic Planning team to create a strategic enterprise architecture to address these issues. The team has defined a framework and held workshops with key stakeholders to define a set of architecture principles to govern the architecture work. They have completed an Architecture Vision at a strategic level and laid out Architecture Definitions for the four domains. They have set out an ambitious vision of the future of the company over a five-year period. This includes a solution architecture including three distinct transformations.

The CIO has made it clear that prior to the approval of the detailed Implementation and Migration plan, the EA team will need to assess the risks associated with the proposed architecture. He has received concerns from some of the senior partners that the proposed architecture may be too ambitious and they are not sure it can produce sufficient value to warrant the attendant risks.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend an approach to satisfy these concerns.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that before preparing the detailed Implementation and Migration plan, the EA team should review and consolidate the gap analysis results from Phases B to D to understand the transformations that are required to achieve the proposed Target Architecture. The EA team should assess the readiness of the organization to undergo change. Once the Solution Architecture has been assembled, it should be analyzed using a state evolution t

B.

You recommend that the EA team apply an interoperability analysis to evaluate any potential issues across the Solution Architecture. This should include the development of a matrix showing the interoperability retirements. Once all of the concerns have been resolved, the EA team should finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the Implementation and Migration Plan.

C.

You recommend that the EA team apply the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique which will allow the risks associated with the transformations to be identified and mitigated for, it will also identify improvement actions to be worked into the Implementation and Migration Plan. A Business Value Assessment should be used to determine the business value and associated risks for the transformation.

D.

You recommend that the EA team should gather information about potential solutions from the appropriate sources. Once the Solution Architecture has been assembled, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to determine the Transition Architectures. A value realization process should then be established to ensure that the concerns raised are addressed.

Question 75

Scenario:

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You are serving as the Lead Architect for the enterprise architecture team at the prime contractor for the Dreadnought Unmanned Aircraft System program.

Over the course of this contract, the company has grown rapidly by acquisition and has inherited numerous different procurement processes and related IT systems. The decision has been made to consolidate and reduce redundant procurement processes and systems. The CEO has announced that the company will seek to leverage higher volume discounts and lower related IT support costs by instituting a preferred supplier program.

TOGAF 9 Is used for internal Enterprise Architecture activities, with an iterative approach for executing Architecture Development Method (ADM) projects.

At present, there are no particularly useful architectural assets related to this initiative, so all assets need to be acquired and customized or created from scratch. The company prefers to implement commercial off the shelf package applications with little customization. The CIO, who is the project sponsor, has stated that she is not concerned about preserving existing processes or systems.

The architect-re development project has put in place Its Architecture Capability for this project and has started a number of iteration cycles to develop the Architecture. Some tasks to address concerns related to the Business Architecture have been completed. The next immediate task is to address the Information Systems Architectures.

The Information Systems Architectures must address stakeholder concerns such as:

1. Which procurement-related business processes are supported by zero, one, or many existing applications?

2. What non-procurement applications will need to be integrated with any new procurement applications?

3. What data will need to be shared?

Refer to the Scenario

[Note: You may need to refer to TOGAF 9 Chapter 35 in order to answer this question.]

You have been asked to identify the most appropriate catalogs, matrices, and diagrams for this situation.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

in the early iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Baseline Application Architecture with a System/Function matrix, and describe the Baseline Data Architecture using a Data Entity/Data Component catalog. In the later Iterations of the Architecture Definition, you would describe the Target Application Architecture using Application Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrix, and describe the Target

B.

In the early iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Target Application Architecture with Application Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrix, and describe the Target Data Architecture with a System/Data matrix. In the later iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Baseline Application Architecture with an Application and User Location diagram and a System/Function matrix, an

C.

In the early iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Target Application Architecture with Application Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrix, and describe the Target Data Architecture with a Data Entity/Business Function matrix and a System/Data matrix. In the later iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Baseline Application Architecture with a System/Function matrix, and

D.

In the early iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Baseline Application Architecture with a Technology Portfolio catalog, and describe the Baseline Data Architecture with a Data diagram. In the later iterations of Architecture development, you would describe the Target Application Architecture with a System/Technology matrix, and describe the Target Data Architecture with a Data Dissemination diagram.

Question 76

NO: 346

Scenario:

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is that of a consultant to the Lead Enterprise Architect in a company that speicializes in luxury electric cars and their powertrain components, and also produces battery-charging equipment. It has its own distribution network, its own showrooms, and sells directly to customers via the internet. The company has four manufacturing facilities, two in the North America, one in Europe, and one in Asia.

A challenge that the company is facing to scale up the number of vehicles coming off the production line to meed customer demand, while maintaining quality. At the moment there are supply chain storages for key electronic components related to the autonomous drive system. In response the this, the research arm of the company has pioneered the development of a new self-driving platform. This new design uses common off-the-shelf components that will allow for a significant increase in overall vehicle production. This new design is ready to go into production.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice that is supported by a cross-functional Architecture Board. The TOGAF standard is used for developing the automated manufacturing process and systems used to design, manufacture and test the new design. The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Operating Officer co-sponsor the Enterprise Architecture program.

As part of putting the new self-driving platform into production, adjustments to the automated assembly processes need to be made. A pilot architecture project at a single location has defined an updated approach for controlling the automated test systems used to perform final quality assurance. The Chief Engineer, sponsor of the activity, and the Architecture Board have approved the plan for immediate implementation at each plant.

Architecture Contracts have been developed that detail the work needed to implement and deploy the new automated test system controller for each location. The Chief Engineer has expressed concern that a uniform process be employed at each location to ensure consistency and quality.

Refer to the Scenario

The Lead Enterprise Architect has asked you to recommend the best approach to address the Chief Engineer’s concern.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process. If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract. For internal development projects, you decide it is adequate to utilize a memorandum of understanding between the Architecture Board and the implementation organization.You recommend that if a deviation from the Architecture Contract is d

B.

You use the Architecture Contracts to manage the architecture governance processes for the project across the locations. You deploy monitoring tools to assess the performance of each completed drive assembly at each location and develop change requirements if necessary.You recommend that if a deviation from the contract is detected, the Architecture Board should modify the Architecture Contract to allow the implementation organization the a

C.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process at each location. For internal development projects, you issue a memorandum of understanding between the Architecture Board and the implementation organization. For contracts issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract.You ensure that the Architecture Board reviews all deviations from the Architecture C

D.

You review the applicable Architecture Contract for each location, ensuring that it addresses the project objectives, effectiveness metrics, acceptance criteria, and risk management. In cases where the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a legally enforceable contract.You schedule compliance reviews at key points in the implementation process to ensure that the work is proceeding in accordance with the Architectur

Question 77

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question.

You are employed as an Enterprise Architect within an Enterprise Architecture team at a large food services company.

The company has a mature EA practice and uses the TOGAF standard for its architecture work. In addition to using the TOGAF standard, the company uses a number of management frameworks, including project management and operations management. The Chief Information Officer is the sponsor of the EA program within the company.

The company focuses on sales to trade and wholesale customers, for example, restaurants and other food sellers. It sells a variety of products and serves a number of different markets. One of the company’s rivals has launched a competing product range and additional services. They are running a widespread advertising campaign with generous rewards for customers to switch to them. Many of the company’s customers have announced that they are changing to the rival.

The Chief Executive Officer has stated that changes need to be made to address the situation. He wants new markets to be found for the company’s products. The business needs to change direction and address the retail market as well as the existing market.

The company is accustomed to a stable business with a well-established and consistent customer base. It is uncertain whether the company will be able to adapt to changes in its business practices, and whether these changes will be temporary or permanent. The company’s culture presents a potential risk factor.

You have been working with the sales, logistics, production, and marketing teams, enabling the architecture development activity to start. An Architecture Vision, Architecture Principles, and Requirements have all been agreed. As you move forward to develop a possible Target Architecture, you have identified that some of the key stakeholders’ preferences are incompatible. The incompatibilities are focused on time-to-market, cost savings, and the need to bring out a fully featured range of products, but there are additional factors.

Refer to the scenario.

How should you address the incompatibilities between key stakeholder preferences?

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Make sure that the value preferences and priorities of the stakeholders are understood. Several alternative Target Architectures should be developed, highlighting the gaps between the current state and the alternatives. The features from one or more alternatives should be combined in collaboration with the stakeholders. A formal stakeholder review should then decide which alternative is fit for purpose and should be moved forward with. The

B.

The Architecture Vision, Principles, and Requirements should be used to define a set of criteria for alternatives. A set of architecture views should be created to illustrate the impact of the alternative Target Architectures. The impact on planned projects should be identified, together with the strengths and weaknesses of the alternatives. A formal stakeholder review should be held to decide which alternative to proceed with. The amount o

C.

Review the Stakeholder Map and make sure that the concerns of all department heads have been addressed and represented. The department heads should be involved in resolving the incompatibilities. The Communications Plan should include a report that summarizes the key features of the architecture and how incompatibilities were resolved to satisfy the stakeholders’ requirements. Confirm with each key stakeholder that they are satisfied with h

D.

Given that the Chief Executive Officer has stated that the company must change direction, it is better to compromise on a full product range rather than time-to-market. Just enough of the Target Architecture should be developed to demonstrate fitness of the proposed approach. The description should be limited to where there is a gap from the current baseline. Approval by the stakeholders should be sought to move forward with detailed develo

Question 78

Which of the following does the TOGAF ADM recommend for use in developing an Architecture Vision document?

Options:

A.

Architecture Principles

B.

Requirement Management

C.

Interoperability Analysis

D.

Business Scenarios

E.

Gap Analysis

Question 79

Scenario:

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

The ABC company specializes in the development of wind turbine blades for use in large-scale commercial wind energy production systems. The company has manufacturing facilities located in Palm Springs, California, Omaha, Nebraska, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each of these plants supplies a different manufacturer that builds and sells complete systems. The turbine blades are custom engineered to meet each manufacturer ' s design specifications.

Until recently, most turbine blades were fabricated manually using molded fiber-reinforced plastics. However, recent improvements in composite materials, coupled with enhanced automated methods for precision application of materials during the molding process, have led to significant reduction in weight, increase in strength, and greatly improved blade longevity. The company has pioneered the development of a proprietary automated process for continuous extrusion of the turbine blades. Patents have been filed to protect the process, but certain trade secrets must be closely guarded.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture organization that is supported by a cross-functional Architecture Review Board. The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Operating Officer co-sponsor the Enterprise Architecture program.

The company has used T0GAF and its Architecture Development Method (ADM) to develop its automated manufacturing processes and systems that are used to design, manufacture, and test the blade assemblies. They have adapted their Enterprise Architecture to closely follow the TOGAF 9 framework. All of the company ' s enterprise architects have been trained and certified on TOGAF 9. Recently, an architecture project was completed that defined a standard approach for controlling the Automated Test System that is used at each plant to perform final quality assurance tests on each completed blade assembly. The Manufacturing Architecture Board approved the plan for immediate implementation at each plant.

An Architecture Contract was developed that detailed the work needed to implement and deploy the new Automated Test System controller. The Chief Engineer, sponsor of the activity, has expressed concern that a uniform process be employed at each site to ensure consistency.

Refer to the Scenario

You are the Lead Architect for this activity.

You have been asked to recommend the best approach to adopt to address the Chief Engineer ' s concern.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process. If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract. For internal development projects, you decide it is adequate to utilize a memorandum of understanding between the Manufacturing Architecture Board and the implementation organization.You recommend that if a deviation from the contract is d

B.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process. If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract. For internal development projects, you decide it is adequate to utilize a memorandum of understanding between the Manufacturing Architecture Board and the implementation organization.You recommend that if a deviation from the Architecture

C.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process. If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract. For internal development projects, you decide it is adequate to utilize a memorandum of understanding between the Manufacturing Architecture Board and the implementation organization.You ensure that the Manufacturing Architecture Board rev

D.

You create an Architecture Contract to govern the implementation and migration process at each site. If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract. You ensure that the contract addresses the project objectives, effectiveness metrics, acceptance criteria, and risk management. You then schedule compliance reviews at key points in the implementation process to ensure that the work is p

Question 80

Complete the sentence. The Architecture Landscape is divided into levels, Strategic Architectures, _____________

Options:

A.

Segment Architectures, and Capability Architectures

B.

Solution Architectures, and Corporate Architectures

C.

Gap Architectures, and Target Architectures

D.

Transitional Architectures, and Incremental Architectures

E.

Baseline Architectures, and To Be Architectures

Question 81

Scenario:

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You are serving as the Chief Architect for a large, global commodities trading company which has been growing rapidly through a series of acquisitions.

Each business is performing well in its markets. However, the lack of integration between headquarters and the business units has increasingly caused problems in the handling of customer and financial information. The inability to share information across businesses has resulted in lost opportunities to " leverage the synergies " that had been intended when the businesses were acquired. At present, each business unit maintains its own applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common application to manage customer, products, supplier, and inventory information, each business unit has different ways of defining each of these core elements and has customized the common application to the point where the ability to exchange information is difficult, costly, and error-prone.

As a result, the company has made the decision to introduce a single enterprise-wide application to consolidate information from several applications that exist across the lines of business. The application will be used by all business units and accessed by suppliers through well defined interfaces.

Refer to the Scenario

As part of the process for establishing the Enterprise Architecture department, you are developing a set of architecture principles to guide the activities.

You need to specify the best approach for this work.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You gather information from credible industry sources in the commodities business. Based on that, you assess current trends and apply that to defining a set of principles that embody best practices. You select architecture principles that do not conflict with each other and that should be stable. You ensure that all the principles are realistic and avoid including principles that are obvious.

B.

You examine the mission statements for the company and each of its businesses, together with the corporate value statements. Based on that, you define a set of principles and review with the CIO. When developing the principles, you ensure that they actively promote the alignment of IT with the business strategies and initiatives of the company. You then seek the endorsement of the CIO and senior management.

C.

You define a set of principles that support the preferred best practices embodied in the Enterprise Architecture department charter. You publish the principles on the corporate intranet to ensure widespread acceptance and compliance. You then schedule regular periodic Compliance Assessments with individual business units to check that they have made satisfactory progress toward meeting the objectives and conditions embodied in the principl

D.

You examine the mission statements for the company and each of its businesses, together with the corporate value statements. Based on that, you work with the Architecture Board to define the principles. When developing the principles, you ensure that they actively promote the alignment of IT with the corporate business strategies. You then hold a series of review meetings with all the relevant stakeholders, including senior management, ensu

Question 82

Scenario:

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

The ABC company is the prime contractor for the Telesto Unmanned Spacecraft program. Over the course of this contract, the company has grown rapidly by acquisition and has inherited numerous different procurement processes and related IT systems. The company is moving aggressively to consolidate and reduce redundant procurement processes and systems. The CEO has announced that the company will seek to leverage higher volume discounts and lower related IT support costs by instituting a preferred supplier program.

To achieve this goal, the company needs to define Baseline and Target Architectures. These architectures must address key stakeholders ' concerns such as:

1. What groups of people should be involved in procurement-related business processes?

2. What current applications do those groups use?

3. Which procurement-related business processes are supported by zero, one, or many existing applications?

4. What are the overall lifetimes of the Request for Proposal and Purchase Order business objects? What non-procurement applications will need to be integrated with any new procurement applications?

5. What data will need to be shared?

At present, there are no particularly useful architectural assets related to this initiative, so all assets need to be acquired and customized or created from scratch. The company prefers to implement existing package applications from systems vendors with little customization.

The architecture development project has just completed its Architecture Context iteration cycle and is about to begin the Architecture Definition iteration cycle. The company is using TOGAF for its internal Enterprise Architecture activities. It uses an iterative approach for executing Architecture Development Method (ADM) projects.

The architecture development project has just completed its Architecture Context iteration cycle and is about to begin the Architecture Definition iteration cycle.

Refer to the Scenario.

You are serving as the Lead Architect.

You have been asked to identify the most appropriate architecture viewpoints for this situation.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:Describe the Baseline Business Architecture with a Baseline Business Process catalogDescribe the Baseline Application Architecture with a Technology Portfolio catalogDescribe the Baseline Data Architecture with a Data diagramIn the later iterations of the Architecture Definition:Describe the Target Business Architecture with an Actor/Process/Data catalogDescribe the Target Application A

B.

In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:Describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business Service/Function catalog and a Business Interaction matrixDescribe the key business objects with Product Lifecycle diagramsDescribe the Target Application Architecture with Application Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrixDescribe the Target Data Architecture with a Data Entity/business Function matrix and

C.

In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:Describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business Service/Function catalog and an Organization/Actor catalogDescribe the key business objects with Data Lifecycle diagramsDescribe the Target Application Architecture with Application Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrixDescribe the Target Data Architecture with a System/Data matrixIn the later iterations of

D.

In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:Describe the Baseline Business Architecture with an Organization/Actor catalogDescribe the Baseline Application Architecture with a System/Function matrixDescribe the Baseline Data Architecture using a Data Entity/Data Component catalogIn the later iterations of the Architecture Definition:Describe the Target Business Architecture with an Organization/Actor catalogDescribe the Target Ap

Question 83

Which of the following does the TOGAF standard classify as catalogs, matrices and diagrams?

Options:

A.

Building Blocks

B.

Frameworks

C.

Application Platform Interfaces

D.

Deliverables

E.

Artifacts

Question 84

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question.

You are employed as an Enterprise Architect within a large law firm. The firm operates in many countries and has a complicated structure. Every office must follow the local regulations in its country.

The firm has an established Enterprise Architecture department, which has been operating for several years. It has architecture governance and development processes based on the TOGAF standard. In addition to the Enterprise Architecture program, the firm has several management frameworks in use, including business planning, project and portfolio management, and operations management. The Architecture Board includes representatives from all parts of the firm.

The Chief Information Officer is the sponsor of the Enterprise Architecture program. The Chief Information Officer has actively encouraged architecting with agility within the Enterprise Architecture department as her preferred approach for projects. The Chief Information Officer has given approval for a Request for Architecture Work to explore the adoption of an AI-based system for managing legal cases and financial processes.

Senior management has become increasingly worried about how well the business is running, especially with the advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Many of the firm’s competitors have started using AI to assist with legal strategies, streamline processes, and boost productivity. One of the most important benefits AI has for the business is its ability to increase accuracy and minimize mistakes.

Some of the top managers are worried about a change in the way of working and whether it will achieve the goals. Their staff also fear that management will use the system to measure their performance. The Chief Information Officer wants to know how to address these concerns and reduce risks. The new system would provide guidance to legal professionals and analysts on which tasks to focus on. The main goals are to improve productivity and make better use of staff. In addition, the Chief Information Officer hopes these changes will lead to higher customer satisfaction.

Refer to the scenario.

The Chief Information Officer has asked you how to address the concerns and lower risks when introducing Artificial Intelligence in the firm.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

A set of business models should be developed with a focus on the essential business problem and the vision of the proposed change. These models will be used to build consensus with the top managers on the approach for deployment of the AI-based solution. A meeting should be held with the key stakeholders to explain how to use and understand the models. Risk will be managed as part of the Security Architecture development.

B.

Models should be created for each of the high-level Business, Application, and Technology Architectures included in the Architecture Vision. The models can be used to help top management understand the new business direction and make sure that the system will be compliant with the local regulations for each operating entity. A formal review should be held with the stakeholders to confirm that their concerns have been properly addressed by t

C.

The stakeholders should be identified, and their concerns documented in the Architecture Vision. A Communications Plan should be created to address the stakeholders. This plan should include a report that summarizes the key features of the architecture with respect to each location and the stakeholders’ requirements. You will check with key stakeholders that their concerns are being addressed. Risk mitigation should be addressed as part of

D.

An analysis of the stakeholders should be carried out. This will allow the architects to define groups of stakeholders who have common concerns and include development of a Stakeholder Map. The concerns and relevant views should then be defined for each group and recorded in the Architecture Vision document. To reduce risk, you include a requirement that there be progressive development of the Target Architecture to get regular feedback.

Question 85

Scenario

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a company that manufactures electromechanical devices. The company is organized as independent operational divisions.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF standard for the basis of its architecture framework. In addition to the EA program, the company has a number of management frameworks in use, including business planning, portfolio/project management, and operations management. The EA program is sponsored by the CIO.

A strategic architecture has been approved that includes consolidation of multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications that have been operating in several of the divisions’ production facilities. The goal is to replace the functionality of the existing applications with a new ERP product running as a single instance in the company’s primary data center.

Each division has completed the Architecture Definition documentation required to tailor and configure the environment to meet its own specific manufacturing requirements.

The enterprise architects have analyzed the key corporate change attributes and implementation constraints. A consolidated gap analysis has been completed which has identified the gaps across the Business, Data, Application, and Technology domains.

Using the results of the gap analysis, the architects have reviewed the requirements, dependencies and interoperability requirements needed to integrate the new ERP environment into the existing environment. The architects have completed the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment started in Phase A. Based on all of these factors they have produced a risk assessment.

The implementation process is estimated to take four years. Because of the risks posed by the complexity of the current environment, a phased approach is needed to implement the target architectures. The Implementation and Migration Plan v0.1, the draft Architecture Roadmap, and the Capability Assessment deliverables are now complete.

You have been asked to recommend the next steps to prepare the final Implementation and Migration Plan.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You would assess how the plan impacts the other frameworks in use in the organization. The plan should be coordinated with the business planning, portfolio/project management and operations management frameworks. You would then assign a business value to each project, considering available resources and priorities for the projects. Finally, you would generate the Implementation and Migration Plan.

B.

You would apply the Business Value Assessment Technique to prioritize the implementation projects and project increments. The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformation. You would confirm the Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments Table to list the projects. You would then document the less

C.

You would place the strategic Architecture Definition and Transition Architectures under configuration control as part of the ongoing architecture development cycle. This will ensure that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterprise. You would then produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the plan. You recommend that lessons learned be accepted by the Arc

D.

You would conduct a series of Compliance Assessments to ensure that the implementation team is implementing the architecture according to the contract. The Compliance Assessment should verify that the implementation team is using the proper development methodology. It should include deployment of monitoring tools and ensure that performance targets are being met. If they are not met, then changes to performance requirements should be identi

Question 86

Which part of the TOGAF standard provides a full description of each architecture phase?

Options:

A.

Architecture Capability Framework

B.

Architecture Development Method

C.

ADM Guidelines and Techniques

D.

Enterprise Continuum & Tools

Question 87

Scenario

Please read this scenario prior to answering the Question

You are serving as the Lead Architect for an Enterprise Architecture project team within a multinational oil and gas corporation. It is organized into two major business groupings:

-Upstream operations which include exploration for crude oil and natural gas and operating the infrastructure necessary to deliver oil and gas to the market.

-Downstream operations which include the manufacturing, distribution and marketing activities for oil products and chemicals

Safety is a priority for the company, with the aim to ensure id causes zero harm to people and the environment. The company has to satisfy the regulatory requirements of each of the countries it operates in.

The downstream business generates a third of the company’s profits worldwide and includes more than 30,000 petrol stations and various oil refineries. In some countries it also includes oil refining, a retail station network, lubricants manufacture and marketing, industrial fuel and lubricants sales. The practice for the downstream business has been to operate locally managed by local “operating companies”.

The Governing Board is concerned about the risk posed by operating in this complex global environment with a large part of the downstream business represented by local operating companies. As a result, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer (CEO) to be responsible for overseeing and managing compliance issues for the corporation. The CCO reports directly to the CEO.

The CCO has approved the expenditure of resources to establish an Enterprise Architecture program, and has mandated the use of the TOGAF standard as the framework. He has requested to be informed about the status of downstream operations that could impact regulatory compliance. He also wants the corporate legal staff and auditors to analyze all proposed new downstream operations to ensure that they are within the legal guidelines for each country. In addition, the local operating companies should be able to see that the architecture is appropriate for their needs.

The architecture project team has worked within the sponsor to complete a detailed Request for Architecture Work providing the high level project description. As the project commences the next phase, the necessary approvals from corporate and line management have been …..

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend an approach that would enable the development of an architecture that addresses the needs of the Chief Compliance Officer, legal staff, auditors and the local operating companies.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that a set of models be created for each project architecture that can be used to ensure that the system will be compliant with the local regulations. A formal review should be held with the stakeholders to verify that their concerns have been properly addressed by the models.

B.

You recommend that an analysis of the stakeholders is undertaken, including development of a Stakeholder Map. This will allow the architectures to define groups of stakeholders who have common concerns. The concerns and relevant viewpoints should be defined for each group of stakeholders, and recorded in the Architecture Vision document.

C.

You recommend that the ArchiMate modeling language is used to create a set of models that can be applied uniformly across all architecture projects. Each architecture should then be defined based on this fixed set of models. All concerned parties can then examine the models to ensure that their needs have been addressed.

D.

You recommend that a Communications Plan be created to address the powerful and influential stakeholders. This plan should include a report that summarizes the key features of the architecture with respect to each location and reflect the stakeholders’ requirements. You will check with each stakeholder that their concerns are being addressed.

Question 88

Scenario:

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

The ABC company is a major supplier in the automotive industry, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with manufacturing plants in Chicago, Sao Paulo, Stuttgart, Yokohama, and Seoul. Each of these plants has been operating its own planning and production scheduling systems, as well as custom developed applications that drive the automated production equipment at each plant.

The company is implementing lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and improve the efficiency of all of its production operations. During a recent exercise held for internal quality improvement, it was determined that a significant reduction in process waste could be achieved by replacing the current planning and scheduling systems with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system located in the Cleveland data center. This central system would provide support to each of the plants replacing the functionality in the existing systems. It would also eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities. A reduced number of IT staff could support the remaining applications. In some cases, a third-party contractor could provide those staff.

The company Enterprise Architecture department has been operating for several years and has mature, well-developed architecture governance and development processes that are strongly based on TOGAF 9. At a recent meeting, the Architecture Review Board approved a Request for Architecture Work from the Chief Engineer of Global Manufacturing Operations who is the project sponsor. The request covered the initial architectural investigations and the development of a comprehensive architecture to plan the transformation.

The Common ERP Deployment architecture project team has now been formed, and the project team has been asked to develop an Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and benefits. Some of the plant managers have expressed concern about the security and reliability of driving their planning and production scheduling from a central system located in Cleveland. The Chief Engineer wants to know how these concerns can be addressed.

Refer to the Scenario

You are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect of the newly-formed Common ERP Deployment architecture project team.

As the Common ERP Deployment architecture project team assembles for its initial meeting, many of the participants have voiced concerns about the sweeping scope of the initiative. Others are confident that they know a solution that will work. During the meeting, a number of alternative recommendations for how to proceed are put forward by members of the team.

You have been asked to select the most appropriate recommendation to ensure that the team evaluates different approaches to the problem and clarifies the requirements for the architecture.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

The team should hold a series of interviews at each of the manufacturing plants using the business scenario technique. This will then enable them to identify and document the characteristics of the architecture from the business requirements.

B.

The team should exercise due diligence and carefully research vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors that are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from the research, the team should define a preliminary target Architecture Vision. The team should then use that model to build consensus among the key stakeholders.

C.

The team should create Baseline and Target Architectures for each of the manufacturing plants. A gap analysis between the architectures will then validate the approach, and determine the Transition Architecture needed to achieve the target state.

D.

The team should conduct a pilot project that will enable vendors on the short list to demonstrate potential solutions that will address the concerns of the stakeholders. Based on the findings of that pilot project, a complete set of requirements can be developed that will drive the evolution of the architecture.

Question 89

Scenario:

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Your role is that of the Lead Enterprise Architect at a multinational automotive corporation. The company is headquartered in Germany, and manufactures cars, trucks and buses. It has manufacturing plants across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Each of these plants has been operating its own planning and production scheduling systems, as well as custom developed applications that drive the automated production equipment at each plant.

The company has an ongoing initiative to improve the efficiency of all of its production operations, and in particular to reduce its carbon footprint. During a recent exercise held for internal quality improvement, it was determined that a significant reduction in energy usage could be achieved by replacing the current planning and scheduling systems with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system located in one central data center. This central system would provide support to each of the plants replacing the functionality in the existing systems. It would also eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities.

The Enterprise Architecture department has been operating for several years and has mature, well-developed architecture governance and development processes that are strongly based on TOGAF standard.

At a recent meeting, the Architecture Board approved a Request for Architecture Work sponsored by the global CIO. The request covered the initial architectural investigations and the development of a comprehensive architecture to plan the transformation.

The architecture project team has now been formed, and has been asked to develop an Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and benefits. Some of the plant managers have expressed concern about the security and reliability of driving their planning and production scheduling from a remote centralized system. The CIO wants to know how these concerns can be addressed. During the initial project team meeting a number of alternative recommendation for how to proceed have been put forward by members of the team.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to select the most appropriate recommendation to ensure that the team evaluates different approaches to the problem and clarifies the requirements for the architecture.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

The team should exercise due diligence and carefully research vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors that are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from the research, the tam should define a preliminary Architecture Vision. The team should then use that model to build consensus among the key stakeholders.

B.

The team should identify the individuals and groups within the organization who will contribute to the project in order to understand who has concerns about the initiative. The team should then hold a series of interviews at each of the manufacturing plants using the business scenario technique. This will then enable them to identify and document the key high-level stakeholder requirements for the architecture.

C.

The team should utilize its approved supplier list, and conduct a pilot project that will enable those suppliers to demonstrate potential solutions that will address the concerns of the stakeholders. Based on the findings of that pilot project, a complete set of requirements will be developed that will drive the evolution of the architecture.

D.

The team should perform a shallow architecture development iteration, developing Baseline and Target Architecture for each of the manufacturing plants. This should include development of a set of views corresponding to selected viewpoints that address key concerns of the stakeholders. A consolidated gap analysis between the architectures will then be used to validate the approach and determine the capability increments needed to achieve the

Question 90

Your role is that of an Enterprise Architect, reporting to the Chief Enterprise Architect, at a technology company. The company provides staff, as well as cloud-based services for many government agencies.

The company uses the TOGAF standard as the method and guiding framework for its Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is the sponsor of the activity. The practice uses an iterative approach for its architecture development. This has enabled the decision-makers to gain valuable insights into the different aspects of the business.

The nature of the business is such that the data and the information stored on the company systems are the company’s major asset and are highly confidential. The company employees work remotely and need constant access to the company systems, which is done by the public infrastructure. They use message encryption, secure internet connections using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other standard security measures. The company has provided computer security awareness training for all its staff.

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) has noted an increase in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on companies with a similar profile. The CSO understands that even with thorough preparation, a major attack could stop employees from being able to do their jobs. This could lead to a large financial loss, damage to the company’s reputation with customers, and employees being unable to work.

A risk assessment has been completed, and the company has looked for cyber insurance that covers such attacks. The price for this insurance is very high. The CTO has decided not to get cyber insurance to cover such attacks.

You have been asked to describe the steps you would take to strengthen the current architecture to improve data protection.

Options:

A.

You would monitor for technology updates from your existing suppliers that could enhance the company’s capabilities to detect, react, and recover from an IT security incident. You would prepare and run a disaster recovery planning exercise for an attack and analyze the performance of the current Enterprise Architecture. Using the findings, you would prepare a gap analysis of the current Enterprise Architecture. You would prepare change req

B.

You would request an Architecture Compliance Review with the scope to examine the company’s ability to respond to such attacks. You would identify the departments involved and have them nominate representatives. You would then tailor checklists to address the requirement for increased resilience. You would circulate to the nominated representatives for them to complete. You would then review the completed checklists, identifying and resolvi

C.

You would ensure that the company has in place up-to-date processes for managing change to the current Enterprise Architecture. Based on the scope of the concerns raised, you recommend that this be managed at the infrastructure level. Changes should be made to the baseline description of the Technology Architecture. The changes should be approved by the Architecture Board and implemented by change management techniques.

D.

You would assess the business continuity requirements and analyze the current Enterprise Architecture for gaps. You would recommend changes to address the situation and create a change request. You would arrange a meeting of the Architecture Board to assess and approve the change request. Once approved, you would create a new Request for Architecture Work to begin an ADM cycle to implement the changes.

Question 91

Scenario:

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You are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect at a major supplier in the automotive industry. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with manufacturing plants across the United States, Brazil, Germany, Japan and South Korea. Each of these plants has been operating its own planning and production scheduling systems, as well as custom developed applications that drive the automated production equipment at each plant.

The company is implementing lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and improve the efficiency of all of its production operations. During a recent exercise held for internal quality improvement, it was determined that a significant reduction in process waste could be achieved by replacing the current planning and scheduling systems with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system located in the Cleveland data center. This central system would provide support to each of the plants replacing the functionality in the existing systems. It would also eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities. A reduced number of IT staff could support the remaining applications. In some cases, a third-party contractor could provide those staff.

The Enterprise Architecture department has been operating for several years and has mature, well-developed architecture governance and development processes that are strongly based on TOGAF 9.

At a recent meeting, the Architecture Board approved a Request for Architecture Work sponsored by the Chief Engineer of Global Manufacturing Operations. The request covered the initial architectural investigations and the development of a comprehensive architecture to plan the transformation.

The Common ERP Deployment architecture project team has now been formed, and the project team has been asked to develop an Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and benefits. Some of the plant managers have expressed concern about the security and reliability of diving their planning and production scheduling from a remote centralized system. The Chief Engineer wants to know how these concerns can be addressed.

Refer to the Scenario

[Note: You should assume that the company has adopted the example set of principles that are listed and defined in TOGAF 9, Section 23.6.]

One of the earliest initiatives in the Enterprise Architecture program was the definition of a set of architecture principles. These now need to be updated to address the concerns raised.

You have been asked to select a set of principles most appropriate for guiding the team to define a robust solution.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Common-use Applications, Control Technical Diversity, Ease of Use, Interoperability, Data is Shared, Data is Accessible, Data Security

B.

Business Continuity, Common-use Applications, Maximize Benefit to the Enterprise, Data is Shared, Data is Accessible, Data Security

C.

Technology Independence, Data Trustee, Information Management is Everybody ' s Business, IT Responsibility, Responsive Change Management

D.

Service-orientation, Responsive Change Management, Business Continuity, Data is Accessible, Data Security

Question 92

Scenario

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Your role is that of the Lead Architect working for a government agency responsible for immigration, customs, and border control. The agency was formed by consolidating several smaller government agencies. The agency has established an Enterprise Architecture practice based on TOGAF 9. The CIO is the executive sponsor and has appointed an EA steering team to oversee the practice.

There has been a considerable increase in security requirements and immigration service requests in recent years, which have expanded the scope and size of the operations of the agency. As a result, the existing Information Technology architecture no longer meets the required service levels. A significant Enterprise Architecture (EA) initiative is in progress with the opal to improve customer responsiveness and satisfaction, and improve the overall operational efficiency of the agency.

The current EA staff members were internal appointments based on a request from the EA steering team to supply a number of suitable individuals for the EA effort. Collectively, they possess a broad range of IT and business analysis skills. However, the CIO has expressed concern about the diverse range of experience within the team. There is concern that the EA staff may be lacking in some of the critical skills that are required to properly conduct EA activities. It had been assumed that any EA-related skill gaps would be overcome by on-the-job mentoring from the senior members of the EA staff. Each architect was expected to attend a TOGAF training course and participate in other skill development activities.

A recent review of the EA program revealed that many EA staff members, despite attending multi-day training courses, were not proficient in analyzing or creating the models and artifacts required for their assigned architecture projects. Stakeholders have observed errors and inconsistencies in artifacts and deliverables being submitted for review.

Refer to the Scenario

The CIO has asked you to recommend a professional development plan for the EA staff in order to address the findings raised in the recent review.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that a comprehensive evaluation of key team leader skills be made using the TOGAF Architecture Skills Framework. Based on the evaluations, you will recommend the necessary staff changes. This will ensure that the team leaders have the necessary skills and experience for the architecture tasks within the agency. The role and skill categories defined in the TOGAF Architecture Skills Framework should then be shared with the depar

B.

You recommend that an architecture maturity assessment should be conducted. This will identify the practices on which the agency should focus to see the greatest improvement and ensure that the basic enterprise architecture process is documented. As part of the assessment, all of the team leaders should be interviewed and their qualifications assessed. In order to rectify areas of low proficiency, they are expected to attend additional EA t

C.

You recommend that you work with the EA steering team to adapt the TOGAF Architecture Skills Framework for use within the architecture practice at the agency. The categories of architecture roles, the required skills for each role and the desired level of proficiency for each role and skill will be defined by this framework. Each team member, or prospective team member, can then be evaluated for suitability against these roles and skills. S

D.

You recommend that to address the issues identified in the review, the experienced team leaders should mentor the junior team members. At the same time additional training should be provided. Since it is now known that some models are improperly defined and may have caused cascading errors in other parts of the architecture, you recommend an iteration of the Migration Planning phase occur, so as to develop a coordinated transition to a new

Question 93

Scenario:

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Your role is that of a consultant to the Lead Enterprise Architect in a company that develops wind turbines for use in wind farms. The company has three manufacturing facilities, one in North America, one in Asia, and one in Europe. Each of these facilities supplies the power industry in its region.

The company recognizes that the long-term technical potential of wind energy can address the current global dependency on carbon fuels. In order to do so this will require wind turbines to be installed over large areas of higher wild resources. In particular, offshore wind farms can contribute substantially more energy than land stationed trubines.

The research arm of the company has pioneered the development of an offshore wind turbine design, with an improved turbine blade and power system that will produce up to 20% more energy. This will allow the production of significantly more saleable energy. This new design is ready to go into production.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture organization that is supported by a cross-functional Architecture Board and uses the TOGAF standard. The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Operating Officer co-sponsor the Enterprise Architecture program.

Recently, a pilot architecture project was completed at a single location that defined a standard approach for controlling the Automated Test System that is used at each plant to perform final quality assurance tests on each completed blade assembly. The Architecture Board approved the plan for immediate implementation at each plant.

Architecture Contracts have been developed that detail the work needed to implement and deploy the new Automated Test System controller for each location. The Chief Engineer, sponsor of the activity, has expressed concern that a uniform process be employed at each location to ensure consistency.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend the best approach to address the Chief Engineer ' s concern.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You review the applicable Architecture Contract for each location, ensuring that it addresses the project objectives, effectiveness metrics, acceptance criteria, and risk management. In cases where the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a legally enforceable contract.You schedule compliance reviews at key points in the implementation process to ensure that the work is proceeding in accordance with the Architectur

B.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process at each location. For internal development projects, you issue a memorandum of understanding between the Architecture Board and the implementation organization. For contracts issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract.You ensure that the Architecture Board reviews all deviations from the Architecture

C.

You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the implementation and migration process. If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract. For internal development projects, you decide it is adequate to utilize a memorandum of understanding between the Architecture Board and the implementation organization.You recommend that if a deviation from the Architecture Contract is de

D.

You use the issued Architecture Contracts to manage the architecture governance processes for the project across the locations. You deploy monitoring tools to assess the performance of the completed blade assembly at each location and develop change requirements if necessary.You recommend that if a deviation from the contract is detected, the Architecture Board should modify the Architecture Contract to allow the implementation organization

Question 94

Scenario

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Your role is that of Lead Enterprise Architect for a chain of convenience stores. The chain includes over 15,000 retail outlets throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Each store in the chain is an independently owned and operated franchise. The stores operate 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Many of the stores have been with the franchise for more than 10 years and still use the original IT systems deployed at that time.

The CEO of the chain has stated his concerns about the inefficiencies of the current systems and identified the need to change. He has defined a new strategic vision that will enhance the business by providing its franchisees new services to help them compete with other retail outlets and online retailers. This strategy is part of the long-term commitment to enhance the brand image and increase revenue for the chain. He has also stated that he expects improved financial results by the end of the current fiscal year.

These changes will provide the chain with improved products, and more efficient operations. The stores will also act as delivery and return locations for a large online retailer which will further increase the number of potential customers. The addition of a corporate-wide data warehouse will provide analytics that will enable the marketing group to improve its ability to target advertising and new products to specific regions.

The chain has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice based in its headquarters and uses the TOGAF standard as the method and guiding framework. The CIO is the sponsor of the activity.

The Chief Architect engaged the services of a leading consulting firm that specializes in business strategy. An initial study has been conducted to identify the strategic changes needed to implement the CEO ' s vision. This recently completed with approval of a strategic architecture encompassing the entire chain, including detailed requirements and recommendations.

Based on the recommendations from the initial study, the decision for the chain to adopt a packaged suite of integrated applications that is tailored to the needs of the franchise has been taken.

Refer to the scenario

You have been asked by the Chief Architect to propose the best approach for architecture development to realize the CEO ' s vision.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You propose that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This is because the vision is well understood and the strategic architecture agreed. The target first approach will ensure that the current problems and inefficiencies of the baseline architecture are not carried forward, and that the proposed solution addresses the requirements identified in the initial study.

B.

You propose that this engagement define the baseline architecture first in order to assess the current infrastructure capacity and capability. The initial priority is to understand the proble,. Then the focus should be on transition planning and architecture deployment. This will identify requirements to ensure that the projects are sequenced in an optimal fashion so as to realize the vision.

C.

You propose that the team focus on architecture definition, with a specific emphasis on understanding the strategic change parameters of the business strategy. Once understood, the team will be in the best position to identify the requirements, drivers, issues, and constraints for this engagement. You would ensure that the target architecture addresses non-functional requirements so as to ensure the target architecture is robust and secure.

D.

You propose that the team focus on defining the target architecture by going through the architecture definition phases (B-D). This is because the initial study identified the need to change. This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured manner and address the requirements needed to realize the vision.

Question 95

Which of the following best describes the Standards Information Base?

Options:

A.

A repository area that defines the parameters, structures, and processes to support governance.

B.

A repository area that describes the organization specific architecture framework and methodologies.

C.

A repository area that provides guidelines, templates, and pattern used to create new architectures.

D.

A repository area that lists a set of specifications to which architectures must conform

E.

A repository area that provides a record of the governance activity across the enterprise.

Question 96

Scenario

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Your role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a multinational semiconductor and software design company. Its largest business is in processors, although it also designs system-on-a-chip infrastructure and manufactures memory chips. A characteristic feature of its processors is their low electric power consumption, which makes them particularly suitable for use in portable devices. As well as licensing its technology, the company has several manufacturing divisions.

The company has a mature enterprise architecture practice and uses TOGAF 9 for the basis of its architecture framework. In addition to the EA program, the company has a number of management frameworks in use, including business planning, portfolio/project management, and operations management. The EA program is sponsored by the CIO.

The company has defined a strategic architecture to improve its ability to meet customer demand and improve its ability to manage its supply chain. The strategic architecture called for the consolidation of multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications that have been operating independently in the divisions ' production facilities. The goal is to replace the functionality of the existing applications with a new ERP product running as a single instance in the company ' s primary data center.

Each division has completed the Architecture Definition documentation required to tailor and configure the environment to meet its own specific manufacturing requirements.

The enterprise architects have analyzed the key corporate change attributes and implementation constraints. A consolidated gap analysis has been completed which has identified the gaps across the Business, Data, Application, and Technology domains. Based on the results of the gap analysis, the architects have reviewed the requirements, dependencies and interoperability requirements needed to integrate the new ERP environment into the existing environment. The architects have completed the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment started in Phase A. Based on all of these factors they have produced a risk assessment. They have also completed the Implementation and Migration Plan v0.1, the draft Architecture Roadmap, and the Capability Assessment deliverables.

Because of the risks posed by the complexity of the current environment, it has been determined that a phased approach is needed to implement the target architectures. The overall implementation process is estimated to take several years.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend the next steps to prepare the final Implementation and Migration Plan.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that the enterprise architects apply the Business Value Assessment Technique to prioritize the implementation projects and project increments. The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformation. They should confirm the Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments Table to list the proje

B.

You recommend that the enterprise architects conduct a series of Compliance Assessments to ensure that the architecture is being implemented according to the contract. The Compliance Assessment should verify that the implementation team is using the proper development methodology. It should include deployment of monitoring tools and ensure that performance targets are being met. If they are not met, then changes to performance requirements

C.

You recommend that the enterprise architects assess how the plan impacts the other frameworks in use in the organization. Minimally, the plan should be coordinated with the business planning, portfolio/project management and operations management frameworks. They should then assign a business value to each project, taking into account available resources and priorities for the projects. Finally, they should generate the Implementation and M

D.

You recommend that the enterprise architects place the Architecture Definition Document under configuration control. This will ensure that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterprise. They should then produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the plan. You recommend that lessons learned be applied as changes to the architecture without review.

Question 97

Scenario:

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The ABC company is a large, global commodities trading company which has been growing rapidly through a series of acquisitions.

Each new business is performing well in its markets. However, the lack of integration between headquarters and the business units has increasingly caused problems in the handling of customer and financial information. The inability to share information across businesses has resulted in lost opportunities to " leverage the synergies " that had been intended when the businesses were acquired. At present, each business unit maintains its own applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common application to manage customer, products, supplier, and inventory information, each business unit has different ways of defining each of these core elements and has customized the common application to the point where the ability to exchange information is difficult, costly, and error-prone.

As a result, the company has begun implementing a single Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to consolidate information from several applications that exist across the lines of business.

The Corporate Board is concerned that the new ERP system must be able to manage and safeguard customer information in a manner that meets or exceeds the legal requirements of the countries in which the company operates. This will be an increasingly important capability as the company expands its online services offered to clients and trading partners.

The CIO has formed an Enterprise Architecture department, and one of the primary goals in its charter is to coordinate efforts between the ERP implementation team and the business unit personnel who will be involved in the migration process. The CIO has also formed a cross-functional Architecture Review Board to oversee and govern the architecture. The company has selected TOGAF 9 as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture program. The CIO has endorsed this choice with the full support of top management.

Refer to the Scenario

You are serving as the Chief Architect.

You have been asked to recommend the approach to take in the Preliminary Phase to ensure that the Corporate Board ' s concern is addressed.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You evaluate the implications of the Board ' s concern in terms of regulatory and security policy requirements. You then update the company security policy to reflect the concern, ensuring that this policy is communicated across the organization.You allocate a security architecture team to ensure that security considerations are included in ongoing architecture planning. You then assess the security implications and agreements within the co

B.

You start by clarifying the intent that the Board has for raising this concern. This enables you to understand the implications of the concern in terms of regulatory requirements and the potential impact on current business goals and objectives. You propose that a security architect or security architecture team be allocated to develop a comprehensive security architecture.

C.

You evaluate the implications of the Board ' s concern in terms of regulatory requirements and their impact on business goals and objectives. Based on this understanding, you then issue a Request for Architecture Work to commence an architecture development project to develop a solution that will address the Board ' s concern. You allocate a security architect to oversee the implementation of the solution in the ERP system that is being dev

D.

You evaluate the implications of the Board ' s concern by examining the potential impacts on business goals and objectives. Based on your understanding, you then update the current company security policy to include an emphasis on the Board ' s concern.In addition, you allocate a security architect to ensure that security considerations are included in the architecture planning for all domains.

Question 98

Which of the following statements best describes the Requirements Management process?

Options:

A.

The review of business requirements within the TOGAF ADM

B.

The prioritization and disposal of architecture requirements

C.

The management of architecture requirements throughput the ADM cycle

D.

The development of requirements that deliver business value

E.

The development of requirements for ADM Phase A

Question 99

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is that of an Enterprise Architect in a multinational automotive and clean

energy company. The company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery

storage, and solar panels. The company has multiple manufacturing facilities, in North

America, Europe, and in Asia. Most of the facilities are wholly owned by the company,

but two in Asia are jointly owned with local partners.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice that is supported by a

cross-functional Architecture Board. The TOGAF standard is used for developing the

automated manufacturing process and systems used to design, manufacture and test

the new design. The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Operating Officer co-

sponsor the Enterprise Architecture program.

A challenge that the company is facing is to scale up the number of vehicles coming

off the production lines to meet customer demand. At the moment there are supply

chain shortages for key custom-designed electronic components used in the vehicles.

In response to this, the research arm of the company has pioneered the development

of a revised design using common off-the-shelf components that will allow for a

significant increase in overall vehicle production. This new design is ready to go into

production.

As part of putting the new design into production, adjustments to the automated

assembly processes need to be made. A pilot architecture project at a single location

has defined an updated approach for controlling the automated systems used to

perform final assembly and quality assurance. The Chief Engineer, sponsor of the

activity, and the Architecture Board have approved the plan for immediate

implementation at each plant.

Architecture Contracts have been developed that detail the work needed to implement

and deploy the new automated system controller for each location. The Chief

Engineer has expressed concern that a uniform process be employed at each location

to ensure consistency and quality.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend the best approach to address the Chief

Engineer ' s concern.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best

answer?

Options:

A.

You would use the Architecture Contracts to manage the architecture

governance processes for the project across the locations. You would ensure

that the quality of each completed vehicle at each location is assessed, and

any local change requirements identified, if necessary. You recommend that if

a deviation from the contract is detected, the Architecture Board should modify

the Architecture Contract to allow

B.

You would review the Architecture Contract for each location, ensuring that it

addresses the project objectives, effectiveness metrics, acceptance criteria,

and risk management. Where applicable, you ensure that the contract is legally

enforceable. You would schedule compliance reviews at key points in the

assembly and quality assurance process to ensure that the work is proceeding

in accordance with the Archit

C.

You would create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the

implementation and migration process at each location. For wholly owned

facilities, you issue a memorandum of understanding between the Architecture

Board and the implementation organization. For facilities jointly owned by local

partners, you would ensure that the contract is legally enforceable. You would

then ensure that the Architecture Boar

D.

You would create an Architecture Contract to govern the update to the

automated system controller at each location. For facilities managed by

partners, you ensure that it is a fully enforceable legal contract, and you would

schedule additional compliance reviews at key points in the assembly and

quality assurance process. These additional reviews would be for an initial

period until no deviations from the contr

Question 100

Scenario:

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You are serving as the Chief Architect for a large, global commodities trading company which has been growing rapidly through a series of acquisitions.

Each business is performing well in its markets. However, the lack of integration between headquarters and the business units has increasingly caused problems in the handling of customer and financial information. The inability to share information across businesses has resulted in lost opportunities to " leverage the synergies " that had been intended when the businesses were acquired. At present, each business unit maintains its own applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common application to manage customer, products, supplier, and inventory information, each business unit has different ways of defining each of these core elements and has customized the common application to the point where the ability to exchange information is difficult, costly, and error-prone.

As a result, the company has made the decision to introduce a single enterprise-wide application to consolidate information from several applications that exist across the lines of business. The application will be used by all business units and accessed by suppliers through well defined interfaces.

The Corporate Board is concerned that the new application must be able to manage and safeguard confidential customer information in a secure manner that meets or exceeds the legal requirements of the countries in which the company operates. This will be an increasingly important capability as the company expands its online services in cooperation with its trading partners.

The CIO has formed an Enterprise Architecture department, and one of the primary goals in its charter is to coordinate efforts between the implementation team and the business unit personnel who will be involved in the migration process. The CIO has also formed a cross-functional Architecture Board to oversee and govern the architecture. The company has an existing team of security architects.

TOGAF 9 has been selected for use for the Enterprise Architecture program. The CIO has endorsed this choice with the full support of top management.

Refer to the Scenario

In the Preliminary Phase you need to define suitable policies and ensure that the company has the appropriate capability to address the concerns of the Corporate Board.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You start by clarifying the intent that the Board has for raising these concerns. This enables you to understand the implications of the concern in terms of regulatory requirements and the potential impact on current business goals and objectives. You propose that a security architect or security architecture team be allocated to develop a comprehensive security architecture and that this be considered an additional domain architecture.

B.

You evaluate the implications of the Board ' s concerns by examining the security and regulatory impacts on business goals, business drivers and objectives. Based on your understanding, you then update the current security policy to include an emphasis on the concerns. You define architecture principles to form constraints on the architecture work to be undertaken in the project. You then allocate a security architect to ensure that securit

C.

You identify and document the security and regulatory requirements for the application and the data being collected. You ensure that written policies are put in place to address the requirements, and that they are communicated across the organization, together with appropriate training for key employees. You identify constraints on the architecture and communicate those to the architecture team. You establish an agreement with the security

D.

You evaluate the implications of the concerns raised by the Corporate Board in terms of regulatory requirements and their impact on business goals and objectives. Based on this understanding, you then issue a Request for Architecture Work to commence an architecture development project to develop a solution that will address the concerns. You allocate a security architect to oversee the implementation of the new application that is being de

Question 101

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Roadmap?

Options:

A.

It lists work packages on a timeline showing progress towards the Target Architecture

B.

It contains an assessment of the current architecture requirements

C.

It provides for effective communication of the end architecture project to the stakeholders

D.

It forms the basis of a contractual agreement between the sponsor and the architecture organization

E.

It is sent from the sponsor and triggers the start of an architecture development cycle

Question 102

Complete the sentence.

A good set of architecture principles that cover every situation perceived throughput the enterprise meet the recommended criteria of____

Options:

A.

understandability

B.

consistency

C.

stability

D.

completeness

E.

robustness

Question 103

Scenario:

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You have been assigned the role of Lead Enterprise Architect for a manufacturing firm that specializes in musical instruments. The firm has been established for over 100 years, operating in North America for most of that time. In the last ten years, the firm has expanded into European markets and will soon establish a market in Latin America. A future expansion into the Asia Pacific region is also planned.

The firm is organized into several business units that each focus on manufacturing particular families of instruments such as brass, woodwind, and percussion. Each business unit has acquired other producers to expand its manufacturing capacity. This has resulted in a complex environment with a high diversity of business and manufacturing systems.

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) program within the firm has been functioning for several years. It has made significant progress in consolidating the technology portfolio and establishing key standards. The CIO and the COO are pint sponsors of the EA program. The EA program is mature, with an active Architecture Board and a well-defined architecture process and standard content templates based on the TOGAF 9 Architecture Content Framework. The EA process framework is well coordinated with the PMO, Systems Development, and Operations functions.

The firm has completed a strategic plan to reorganize its Sales & Marketing organization according to the four target geographic markets. One of the goals of this reorganization is to improve the ability of Marketing to collect more meaningful market analytics that will enable each sector to better address market needs with effective marketing campaigns and global product presence.

A Request for Architecture Work to address the goals of the reorganization has been approved. As the architecture team commences its work, the CIO has expressed concerns about whether the firm will be able to adapt to the proposed architecture and how to manage the associated risks.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked how to address the concerns of the CIO.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

In Phase B, the team should create a set of views that will enable them to identify the factors that will influence the successful introduction of the architecture into the organization. There should then be an assessment of each factor on a maturity scale that will allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated with the proposed architec

B.

In Phase A, the team should analyze their risk by completing an Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to identify the particular risks associated with the implementation and deployment. The matrix should include a list of factors to be considered, their descriptions, and constraints that should be taken into account. These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated with the proposed architecture.

C.

In Phase A, the team should use the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique to identify the factors that will influence the successful introduction of the architecture into the organization. The assessment should include determining the readiness rating for each factor based on a maturity scale that will allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess t

D.

In Phase A, the team should conduct a Business Scenario to identify the stakeholders ' concerns and the resulting retirements. Once the retirements have been identified, they can be assessed in terms of their risks. The risks should be evaluated in terms of how they could be avoided, transferred, or mitigated. Any risks that cannot be resolved should be identified as residual risks and their disposition should be decided by the Architectur

Question 104

Scenario:

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You have been appointed as a consultant to the Lead Enterprise Architect of an international agricultural company that exports bulbs, flowers and seeds worldwide. The company has its headquarters in the Netherlands, and has sales and distribution centers in over 30 countries worldwide. Several of these centers include administrative, manufacturing, and research facilities.

To achieve full integration of their research capabilities with their development centers located in various climate zones, the company wants to develop strong self-directed teams in each location. It also wants to define new business models that are profitable while reducing their impact on the environment. The management team is deeply committed to ensuring that the company is a world leader in socially responsible seed development with a business strategy that focuses on profitability through environmentally friendly operating processes.

The international operations of the company are subject to legal and regulatory requirements for each country where they operate. The production of genetically modified seeds has governmental controls that are strictly enforced and compliance is critical. Recently a competitor was heavily fined for violating the regulations in a country where it was developing pest-resistant seeds.

The Governing Board is concerned about the risks posed in this complex global environment, and as a result has approved the expenditure of resources to establish an Enterprise Architecture program. They have requested to be informed about the status of projects that could impact regulatory compliance. They also want to enable the corporate legal staff and auditors to analyze proposed architectures to ensure that they are within the legal guidelines for a given location. In addition, the research organization should be able to see that the architecture is appropriate for its needs.

TOGAF 9 has been mandated as the framework for the development and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice. The Preliminary Phase has been completed to establish the enterprise architecture capability for this project.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend an approach that would enable the development of an architecture that addresses the needs of the Governing Board, legal staff, auditors and the research organization.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that each project architecture activity is developed using a consistent modeling approach that is uniform across all architecture projects. Each architecture should be defined based on this fixed set of models so that all concerned parties can examine the models to ensure that their issues and concerns have been addressed.

B.

You recommend that a special report be created for those groups that have sufficient power and level of interest. This report should summarize the key features of the architecture with respect to the particular location. Each of these reports should reflect the stakeholders1 requirements.

C.

You recommend that a set of models be created for each project architecture that can be used to ensure that the system will be compliant with the local regulations. Stakeholders should then view the models to verify that their concerns have been properly addressed.

D.

You recommend that a stakeholder map be developed. This will allow the architects to define groups of stakeholders that share common concerns. A set of views should be defined to address the concerns for each group of stakeholders. Architecture models should then be created for each view to address the stakeholders ' concerns.

Question 105

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

You are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect for a life insurance, annuities, and

pensions company, which has been formed through the merger of three companies.

The company consists of three divisions with the same names and division

headquarters as their predecessors.

The lack of integration between the three divisions has increasingly caused problems

in the handling of customer and financial information. At present, each division

maintains its own applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common

application to manage customer, products, and claims information, each division has

different ways of defining its data elements and has customized the common

application to the point where the ability to exchange information is error-prone.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) has formed an Enterprise Architecture

department, and one of the primary goals in its charter is to coordinate efforts

between the teams in each division. The CIO has also formed a cross-functional

Architecture Board to oversee and perform governance. The TOGAF standard is used

as the basis for the core framework of the Enterprise Architecture program. The

company has an existing team of security architects.

The company has made the decision to introduce a common web portal, contact

center software suite, and document management system. Also the company has

selected a single enterprise-wide customer relationship management (CRM)

application to consolidate information from several applications that exist across the

divisions. The application will be used by each of the divisions and accessed by third

party partners through well-defined interfaces.

The CIO is concerned that the new application must be able to manage and

safeguard customer information in a secure manner that meets or exceeds the legal

requirements of the countries in which the company operates. This will be an

increasingly important capability as the company expands its online services in

cooperation with its external partners.

Refer to the Scenario

As part of the process for initiating the Enterprise Architecture project to rollout the

new application, you are developing a set of architecture principles.

You need to recommend the best approach for this work.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best

answer?

Options:

A.

You would define a set of principles that support the preferred best practices

embodied in the Enterprise Architecture department charter. You would publish

the principles on the corporate intranet to ensure widespread acceptance and

compliance within the company. You would then schedule regular periodic

Compliance Assessments with each of the divisions to check that they have

made satisfactory progress toward

B.

You would analyze the mission statements for the company and each of its

divisions, together with the corporate business goals. Based on that analysis,

you would define a set of architecture principles and review them with the CIO.

When developing the principles, you would ensure that they actively promote

the alignment of IT with the business strategies and initiatives of the company.

You would then seek the e

C.

You would review the mission statements for the company and its divisions,

together with the corporate business goals and business drivers. Based on that

review, you would work closely with the key stakeholders and the Architecture

Board to define the architecture principles. You would ensure that they actively

promote the alignment of IT with the corporate business strategies. You would

then hold review meetin

D.

You would gather information from credible industry sources in the insurance

business. Based on that information, you would assess current trends and

apply them to defining a set of principles that embody industry best practices.

You would select architecture principles that do not conflict with each other,

that are consistent, and those that are stable. You would ensure that all the

principles are realistic an

Question 106

Scenario

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You are working as a consultant to the Chief Architect at an intelligence and security organization responsible for securing government communications and information systems. These provide real-time, highly secure communication of voice, video, and message data to remote locations around the world. The agency has recently received information from intelligence sources that the current encryption protocols may no longer be secure. In response, a program is underway to upgrade the systems.

The agency has an established Enterprise Architecture (EA) capability based on the TOGAF standard. The Executive Director of the agency is the sponsor of the EA capability.

Since reliable, high-performance, and secure communications are essential to preserving national security, the Executive Director has placed more stringent requirements for the architecture of the upgraded systems. It must be able to provide assurance and verification of specific performance measures on the key services that are most crucial for system operation. Focusing on these service-level details and specific measurements, will allow stricter requirements to be enforced in service contracts. It will also provide a high degree of assurance that necessary performance is being delivered and that notifications will occur if any critical service fails to perform as required.

A portion of the program budget has been allocated to context a review of the EA. The scope of the review is to evaluate the processes, content and governance of the EA capability to ensure that the higher target performance and service levels required by the upgraded system can be achieved.

The Chief Architect has noted that the core EA artifacts that have been in use are not able to describe these new capabilities. The artifacts do not have explicit provisions for defining the in-depth measurement requirements regarding specific services required for the system. She has learned that certain services within the current system have service measurement implementations that match some of the new requirements, but they are only used in a few areas.

Recent EA efforts at another national agency have produced generalized high-performance communication system models to realize similar requirements in a critical defense system involving secure communications. It is possible that these models may be useful for the upgrade program.

Refer to the Scenario

[Note: You may need to refer to the Content Metamodel chapter, section 30.4 (located in Part IV) of the reference text in order to answer this question.]

You have been asked to make recommendations for tailoring the Architecture Content Metamodel to accommodate the requirements of the upgraded system.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that a Communications Engineering view is created using the infrastructure consolidation extension from the Architecture Content Metamodel. This view will allow architects to align the needed performance measurement communications across the system. This will support the stringent performance measurements needed for the more detailed governance views required for the upgraded system, making the interfaces to the communication

B.

You recommend that the services extension be incorporated into the Architecture Content Metamodel. By using this extension, the service model is no longer constrained by what is expected in typical business service definitions, allowing more flexibility for adding customized models to support the more stringent measurement requirements. The services extension can also be used to map terminology between the business services and the applicat

C.

You recommend that the motivation and governance extension are incorporated into the Architecture Content Metamodel. Using these extensions will allow modeling the goals, objectives and drivers for the architecture, linking them to service levels and more detailed governance models. This will also enable the ability to re-use existing profiles, customizing them for the various service contracts involved.

D.

You recommend all of the extensions be incorporated into the Architecture Content Metamodel. The full Content Metamodel will enable the EA team to capture and categorize all the important additional data needed to support the performance and measurement objectives linked to these artifacts. Once the new repository content has been implemented, on- demand queries can be used to generate a customized governance stakeholder view that isolates

Question 107

What does the TOGAF standard describe as a structure which can be used for developing a broad range of architectures?

Options:

A.

Architecture Viewpoint

B.

Work Package

C.

Metamodel

D.

Architecture Framework

E.

Deliverable

Question 108

Scenario

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You have been appointed as a consultant to the Chief Enterprise Architect of a multinational corporation. The corporation has over 100,000 employees and is organized into 10 divisions with operation in over 60 countries and products sold in over 125 countries. It has major research sites at 8 locations worldwide.

The operations of the corporation are subject to legal and regulatory requirements for each country where they operate. The production of its products has governmental controls that are strictly enforced and compliance is critical. Recently a competitor was heavily fined for violating the regulations in a country where it was conducting a trial for a new product.

The Enterprise Architecture group within the company has been engaged in an architecture development system that will allow researchers at its product development laboratories worldwide to share information about their clinical trials. This system will also connect with external partners.

The Enterprise Architecture group is a mature organization. They use the TOGAF ADM with extensions required to support the manufacturing practices and laboratory practices of their target markets. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the information that is managed, special care was taken to ensure that each architecture domain included an examination of the security, regulatory and privacy issues that are relevant.

The Executive Vice President for Clinical Research is the sponsor of the Enterprise Architecture activity. She has stated that the changes to the Enterprise Architecture for the new system will need to be rolled out on a geographic basis that will minimize disruptions to ongoing clinical trials. The work will need to be done in stages and rolled out in geographical regions.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend the approach to identify the work packages that will be included in the Transition Architecture (s)

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You would use a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix as a planning tool. For each gap, you would classify whether the solution is either a new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product. You would group the similar solutions together to define the work packages. You would then regroup the work packages into a set of Capability Increments to transition to the Target Architecture taking into account the s

B.

You would determine the set of Solution Building Blocks required by identifying which need to be developed and which need to be procured. You would eliminate any duplicate building blocks, and then group the remaining Solution Building Blocks together to create the work packages using a CRUD matrix. You would then rank the work packages in terms of cost, and select the most cost-effective options for inclusion in a series of Transition Arch

C.

You would document the factors impacting the implementation and Migration Plan and group the gaps identified in the domain architecture gap analysis results. For each gap, you would identify a proposed solution and classify it as new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product. You would group similar solutions together to form work packages, and identify dependencies between the work packages and identify dependencies

D.

You would group the Solution Building Blocks from a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix into a set of work packages. Using the matrix as a planning tool you would then regroup the work packages to account for dependencies. You would sequence the work packages to account for dependencies. You would sequence the work packages into the Capability Increments needed to achieve the Target Architecture. You would schedule the roll

Question 109

Scenario

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You have been assigned the role of Chief Enterprise Architect within a leading outsourcing services company. The company has over 20,000 outsourcing professionals and works on some of the world ' s largest outsourcing projects. Outsourcing services include business processes, infrastructure, and service management. The company also provides business consulting services.

With numerous service areas and a large number of diverse engagements in progress at any given time, overall engagement management within the company has become challenging. The company does not want to risk Its outstanding reputation or its international certifications and CMM ratings.

The company has an established an Enterprise Architecture program based on TOGAF 9, sponsored jointly by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer. An Architecture Board has been formed comprised of IT staff executives and executives from the major service areas and consulting practice.

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) team has been working with the Strategic Planning team to create a strategic enterprise architecture to address these issues. The EA team has defined a framework and held workshops with key stakeholders to define a set of architecture principles to govern the architecture work. They have completed an Architecture Vision at a strategic level and laid out Architecture Definitions for the four domains. They have set out an ambitious vision of the future of the company over a five-year period. This includes a solution architecture including three distinct transformations.

The CIO has made it clear that prior to the approval of the detailed Implementation and Migration plan, the EA team will need to assess the risks associated with the proposed architecture. He has received concerns from some of the vice presidents across the company that the proposed architecture may be too ambitious and they are not sure it can produce sufficient value to warrant the attendant risks.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend an approach to satisfy these concerns.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

The EA team should gather information about potential solutions from the appropriate sources. Once the Solution Architecture has been assembled, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to determine the Transition Architectures. A value realization process should then be established to ensure that the concerns raised are addressed.

B.

Before preparing the detailed Implementation and Migration plan, the EA team should review and consolidate the gap analysis results from Phases B to D to understand the transformations that are required to achieve the proposed Target Architecture. The EA team should then assess the readiness of the organization to undergo change. Once the Solution Architecture has been assembled, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to determ

C.

The EA team should apply an interoperability analysis to evaluate any potential issues across the Solution Architecture. This should include the development of a matrix showing the interoperability requirements. Once all of the concerns have been resolved, the EA team should finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the Implementation and Migration Plan.

D.

The EA team should apply the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique. This will allow the risks associated with the transformations to be identified and mitigated for. It will also identify improvement actions to be worked into the Implementation and Migration Plan. The Business Value Assessment technique should then be used to determine the business value and associated risks for the transformation.

Question 110

In which ADM phase is the Implementation and Migration Plan coordinated with other activities in the enterprise?

Options:

A.

Phase A

B.

Phase G

C.

Phase E

D.

Phase H

E.

Phase F

Question 111

Scenario:

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The ABC Ltd. is a leading medical device manufacturer in the highly competitive market for Migraine Headache Pain Management (MHPM) devices. These tiny wireless devices are implanted in the brain and can deliver a precise electric shock when the wearable Pain Control Unit (PCU) detects an increase in stress induced by the onset of a migraine headache. This technology will be a breakthrough in the treatment of this condition, and several competitors are striving to be the first to introduce a product into the market. However, all of them must demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of their products in a set of clinical trials that will satisfy the regulatory requirements of the countries in the target markets.

The Enterprise Architecture group at the company has been engaged in an architecture development project to create a secure networked collaboration system that will allow researchers at its product development laboratories worldwide to share information about their independent clinical trials. The Enterprise Architecture group is a mature organization that has been utilizing TOGAF for several years. The company Architecture Development Method is strictly based on TOGAF 9 with extensions required to support current good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices in their target markets. The project team has now completed the Business, Information Systems, and Technology Architecture phases and has produced a complete set of deliverables for each phase. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the information that is managed, special care was taken to ensure that each architecture domain included an examination of the security and privacy issues that are relevant for each domain. A corresponding Security Architecture has been defined.

The Executive Vice President for Clinical Research is the sponsor of the Enterprise Architecture activity. He has stated that the changes to the enterprise architecture for the new system will need to be rolled out on a geographic basis that will minimize disruptions to ongoing clinical trials. The work will need to be done in stages and rolled out in geographical regions.

Refer to the Scenario

You are serving as the Lead Architect for the project team.

You have been asked to recommend the approach to identify the work packages that will be included in the Transition Architecture(s).

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Create an Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix and a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix. For each gap, identify a proposed solution and classify it as new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product. Group similar solutions together to form work packages. Identify dependencies between work packages factoring in the clinical trial schedules. Regroup the packages into a set of Capability

B.

Determine the set of Solution Building Blocks required by identifying which Solution Building Blocks need to be developed and which need to be procured. Eliminate any duplicate building blocks. Group the remaining Solution Building Blocks together to create the work packages using a CRUD matrix. Rank the work packages in terms of cost and select the most cost-effective options for inclusion in a series of Transition Architectures. Schedule

C.

Use a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix as a planning tool. For each gap classify whether the solution is either a new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product. Group the similar solutions together to define the work packages. Regroup the work packages into a set of Capability Increments to transition to the Target Architecture taking into account the schedule for clinical trials.

D.

Group the Solution Building Blocks from a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix into a set of work packages. Using the matrix as a planning tool, regroup the work packages to account for dependencies. Sequence the work packages into the Capability Increments needed to achieve the Target Architecture. Schedule the rollout one region at a time. Document the progression of the enterprise architecture using an Enterprise Architec

Question 112

Scenario

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You are serving as the Lead Architect for the enterprise architecture team at a multinational company. The company has grown rapidly by acquisition and has inherited numerous supply chain processes and related IT systems. Several supply chain processes have had problems related to the timing of purchases, which has led to excess inventory. The Vice President in charge of Supply Chain Management has made the decision to consolidate and reduce redundant processes and systems. The company will move to a " Just-in-time " supply chain management system so as to keep inventory costs low.

The TOGAF standard is used for internal Enterprise Architecture activities. This project is using an iterative approach for executing the Architecture Development Method (ADM).

At present, there are no particularly useful architectural assets in the Architecture Repository related to this initiative. All assets will need to be acquired, customized, or created.The company prefers to implement commercial off the shelf package applications with little customization. The CIO, who is the project sponsor, has stated that she is not concerned about preserving the existing supply chain management processes or systems.

The architecture development project has completed Phase A and has started a number of iteration cycles to develop the Architecture. As a packaged application is being considered, the next iteration will include both the Business, Application and Data Architectures. Key stakeholder concerns that should be addressed by these architectures include:

1. What groups of people should be involved in supply chain management-related business processes?

2. What non-supply chain management applications will need to be integrated with the new supply chain management applications?

3. What data will need to be shared?

Refer to the Scenario

[Note: You may need to refer to Chapter 35 of the reference text in order to answer this question.] You have been asked to identify the most appropriate catalogs, matrices, and diagrams to support the next iteration of Architecture development.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

In the next iteration of Architecture development, you would describe the Baseline Business Architecture with a Value Chain diagram and a Baseline Business Process catalog. You would describe the Baseline Data Architecture with a Data diagram. You would describe the Baseline Application Architecture with an Environment and Location diagram.

B.

In the next iteration of Architecture development, you would describe the Target Business Architecture with an Organization/Actor catalog, a Business Service/Function catalog and Data Lifecycle diagrams. You would describe the Target Application Architecture with an Application Interaction matrix and Application Communications diagrams.

C.

You would describe the Baseline Business Architecture with a Business Service/Function catalog, an Organization/Actor catalog and a Data Entity/Business Function matrix. You would describe the Baseline Data Architecture using a Data Entity/Data Component catalog. You would describe the Baseline Application Architecture with an Application/Function matrix.

D.

You would describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business Service/Function catalog, and a Business Interaction matrix. You would describe the Target Data Architecture with a Data Entity/Business Function matrix and an Application/Data matrix. You would describe the Target Application Architecture with Application Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrix.

Question 113

Scenario

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You are working as a consultant to the Chief Architect at a government agency responsible for securing all government communications and information systems. The agency has recently received funding for a program that will upgrade the reliability and performance of its secure communication systems which provide real-time, highly secure communication of voice, video, and message data to remote locations around the world.

The agency has an established enterprise architecture (EA) capability based on TOGAF 9. The Executive Director of the agency is the sponsor of the EA capability.

Since reliable, high-performance, and secure communications are essential to preserving national security, the Executive Director has placed more stringent requirements for the architecture for the upgraded system. It must be able to provide assurance and verification of specific performance measures on the key services that are most crucial for system operation. Focusing on these service-level details and specific measurements will allow more stringent requirements to be enforced in service contracts. It will also provide a high degree of assurance that necessary performance is being delivered and that notifications will occur if any critical service fails to perform as required.

A portion of the program budget has been allocated to context a review of the EA. The scope of the review is to evaluate the processes, content and governance of the EA capability to ensure that the higher target performance and service levels required by the upgraded system can be achieved.

The Chief Architecture has noted that the core EA artifacts that have been used since TOGAF 9 was introduced are not adequate to describe these new capabilities. The artifacts do not have explicit provisions for defining the in-depth measurement requirements regarding specific services required for the system. She has learned that certain services within the current system have service measurement implementations that match some of the new requirements, but they are only used in a few areas.

Recent EA efforts at another national agency have produced generalized high-performance communication system models to realize similar requirements in a critical defense system involving secure communications. It is possible that these models may be useful for the upgrade program.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to make recommendations for tailoring the Architecture Content Metamodel to accommodate the requirements of the upgraded system.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Since some artifacts will now require specific measurements and additional data will be needed to support the performance objectives linked to these measurements, you recommend that the motivation and governance extensions of the TOGAF 9 Content Metamodel are used. Using these extensions will allow modeling the goals, objectives and drivers for the architecture, linking them to service levels and more detailed governance models. This will a

B.

You recommend all of the TOGAF 9 Content Metamodel extensions be incorporated into the Architecture Content Metamodel. The full Content Metamodel will enable the EA team to capture and categorize all the important additional data needs to support the performance and measurement objectives linked to these artifacts. Once the new repository content has been implemented, on- demand queries can be used to generate a customized governance stakeh

C.

Since this case requires extensions of the modeling and data details of the service, this is best done by using the services extension of the TOGAF 9 Content Metamodel. By using this extension, the service model is no longer constrained by what is expected in typical business service definitions, allowing more flexibility for adding customized models to support the more stringent measurement requirements. The services extension can also be

D.

To support the type of stringent performance measurements needed for the more detailed governance views required for the upgraded system, the interfaces to the communication and network layer of the architecture must be highly visible at the application level. To accommodate the proper development of this, a Communications Engineering view should be created from the infrastructure extension models of the TOGAF Content Metamodel. This view w

Question 114

Which of the following describes an objective of the Preliminary Phase?

Options:

A.

Ensure conformance requirements for the target architecture are defined

B.

Develop the Implementation and Migration Plan

C.

Operate the governance framework

D.

Establish the architecture governance processes

E.

Develop the Architecture Vision document

Question 115

Scenario:

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The ABC company is a mobile telecommunications company formed through a series of mergers and acquisitions. They are yet to fully integrate the customer service systems for the most recent acquisitions, and as result, customer service has been a major concern for the Chief Technology Officer. Results for the last two quarters have shown that Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and the customer retention (Churn) rate have fallen below the industry average.

The Corporate Marketing group has published some new findings about customer satisfaction. The customers appear to be switching to AirLight, a competitor, because of superior customer service. The company actually has better coverage in nearly all markets than AirLight, and good roaming agreements that keep rates low for business travelers. But, customer satisfaction has remained low. The Business Strategy group and the Enterprise Architecture group have conducted a high-level project to develop the enterprise-wide strategic plan.

They have developed a business scenario which contains a good conceptual model of what needs to be done, and also identifies the key requirements. This was used in preparing the proposal presented to the Executive Council and the Corporate Board. The planning for the program has been underway for several months. The company has selected TOGAF 9 as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture. The Corporate Board has approved funding for a multi-million Euro conversion to transition to a packaged Customer Service System. It is anticipated that the overall program will take five years to complete, but there are some tactical projects that can commence immediately to address the situation.

The Executive Council has stated that the program should define specific initiatives to enable each regional business unit to create an implementation of the Customer Service System. The implementation must meet the needs of the business unit and still provide the information needed to enable major improvements to the customer.

Refer to the Scenario

You are serving as the Lead Architect for the Performance and Integrity project of the Customer Service System program.

The project has been chartered to address the architecture(s) required to support the Customer Service System from an infrastructure perspective. At the present time, the project team is conducting an architecture development project that is focused on the customer self-service capability, which was defined as part of the earlier strategic planning activities. This capability will enable customers to access their accounts, pay bills, request account reviews, and provision services from any web-enabled device.

The project team has gathered information about the self-service capability, developed a business scenario, and used the results to define an Architecture Vision for achieving the capability.

You have been asked to recommend the course of action to complete the project.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

In the remaining architecture definition phases, the project team should map out the capability in the Technology domain. In Phases E and F, the capability should be broken down into a set of Solution Building Blocks that define the Target Architecture. Where possible, the Solution Building Blocks should be drawn from the Architecture Repository.The completed Architecture Definition Document and the Implementation and Migration Plan will b

B.

In the remaining architecture definition phases, the project team should map out the capability across the Business, Information Systems, and Technology domains. In Phases E and F, the capability should be broken down into a set of increments that are sequenced into Transition Architectures that will lead to the realization of the Target Architecture.The resulting Solution Building Blocks will then provide the basis for the capability incre

C.

In the remaining architecture definition phases, the project team should map out the capability across the Business, Information Systems, and Technology domains. In Ftiases E and F, the capability should be broken down into a set of increments that define the Target Architecture. The resulting Solution Building Blocks will provide the basis for the capability increment solutions. The completed Architecture Definition Document and the Implem

D.

The remaining architecture definition work should be focused on mapping out the technology and infrastructure capability in the Technology domain. In Phases E and F, the capability should be broken down into a set of Solution Building Blocks that will be implemented to realize the Target Architecture.The Solution Building Blocks will provide the basis for the completed Architecture Definition Document that will be submitted for approval. Up

Question 116

You are an Enterprise Architect at a food production and distribution company. The primary goal of the company is to maximize profit while satisfying the needs of consumers for its products. Its customers are demanding food that is produced sustainably, safely, and transparently while reducing environmental impact.

The business is highly mechanized, and this mechanization has caused a decrease in the number of workers needed, together with a focus on agricultural engineering to improve the efficiency of its farms, its processing facilities, and the overall enterprise. As part of this, the company has established an Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice based on the TOGAF standard, using it as the method and guiding framework. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the sponsor of EA practice. The introduction of EA has enabled the decision-makers to have valuable insights into the different aspects of the business.

Global warming has caused a lot of poor harvests, and the company is producing fewer crops than before. This combined with an increase in costs for energy, feed, fuel, and fertilizer has led to a significant decrease in profits. The rising costs and reduced profits mean that the company is unable to take as much planned action on climate measures as it would like, such as reducing its carbon footprint. In response to the situation, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has decided that big changes are needed that will lead both to improved crop production and profitability. They must look to all aspects of the business. This includes looking at the mix of crops to mitigate for the change in climate.

The company will also cease to process its own crops and will sell off its processing facilities. Thus, the target market will change, and the end-products will be different and more varied. A formal request for architecture change has been approved. At this stage, there is no fixed scope, shared vision, or objectives.

Refer to the scenario:

You have been asked to propose the best approach for architecture development to realize the CEO ' s change in direction for the company.

Options:

A.

You propose that the priority is to produce a new Request for Architecture Work leading to the development of a new Architecture Vision. The trade-off method should be applied to identify and select an architecture satisfying the stakeholders. For an efficient change, the EA team should be aligned with the organization ' s planning, budgeting, operational, and change processes.

B.

You propose that this engagement define the baseline Technology Architecture first in order to assess the current infrastructure capacity and capability for the company. Then the focus should be on transition planning and incremental architecture deployment. This will identify requirements to ensure that the projects are sequenced in an optimal fashion so as to realize the change.

C.

You propose that the team uses the architecture definition document and focuses on architecture development starting simultaneously in Phases B, C, and D. This is because the CEO has identified the need to change. This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured manner and address the requirements needed to realize the change.

D.

You propose that the team focus on architecture definition including the development of business models, with emphasis on defining the change parameters to support this new business strategy that the CEO has identified. Once understood, the team will be in the best position to identify the requirements, drivers, issues, and constraints for the change.

Question 117

Scenario:

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ABC LLC is a vacation property management firm that is growing through acquisition. It manages over 200 resort properties across North America. Many of the resort properties use the same internal IT systems that they used before they were acquired. Until recently, the only requirement that has been placed in each property is that they use a standard financial reporting system to report their financials ID the headquarters on a weekly basis.

The CEO has stated his concerns about the inefficiencies of the current approach and identified the need to change. He has defined a new strategic vision that will enhance the LLC property business by standardizing its operations across the network to provide consolidated financial, human resources, logistics, sales and marketing, and yield management. He has also stated that he expects results by the end of the current fiscal year.

These changes will provide the company with improved utilization of its capacity and more efficient operations. The addition of a corporate-wide data warehouse will provide analytics that will enable the marketing group to improve its ability to target advertising into key markets to improve yields.

The LLC has a mature enterprise architecture (EA) practice and uses TOGAF 9 as the method and guiding framework. The CIO is the sponsor of the activity.

In planning this change, the Chief Architect engaged the services of a well-known consulting firm that specializes in business strategy. An initial study has been conducted to identify the strategic changes needed to implement the CEO ' s vision. This recently completed with approval of a strategic architecture encompassing the entire firm, including detailed requirements and recommendations.

Based on the recommendations from the initial engagement, the company has embraced an Architecture Vision to adopt an enterprise application that is tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.

Refer to the scenario

Your role is that of Chief Architect. You have been asked to recommend the best approach to take in this architecture engagement to realize the CEO ' s vision.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Since the initial engagement has identified the need to change, you recommend that the team focus on defining the target architecture by going through the architecture definition phases (B-D). This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured manner and address the requirements needed to realize the vision.

B.

Since the vision is well understood and the strategic architecture agreed, you recommend that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This will ensure that the current inefficiencies of the baseline architecture are not carried forward, and that the proposed solution addresses the requirements identified in the initial architecture engagement.

C.

You recommend that this engagement define the Technology Architecture first in order to assess the current infrastructure capacity and capability. Then the focus should be on transition planning and architecture deployment. This will identify requirements to ensure that the projects are sequenced in an optimal fashion so as to realize the vision.

D.

You recommend that the team focus on architecture definition, with a specific emphasis on understanding the strategic change parameters of the business strategy. Once understood, the team will be in the best position to identify the requirements, drivers, issues, and constraints for this engagement. You would ensure that the target architecture addresses non-functional requirements so as to help forecast future impacts.

Question 118

Scenario:

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The ABC company is an international agricultural company exporting bulbs, flowers and seeds worldwide. It is headquartered in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and has sales and distribution centers in over 60 countries worldwide. Several of these centers include administrative, manufacturing, and research facilities.

To achieve full integration of their research capabilities with their development centers located in various climate zones, the company wants to develop strong self-directed teams in each location. It also wants to define new business models that are profitable while reducing their impact on the environment. The management is deeply committed to ensuring that the company is a world leader in socially responsible seed development with a business strategy that focuses on profitability through environmentally friendly operating processes.

The company international operations are subject to various legal and regulatory requirements. In areas such as genetically modified seeds, governmental controls are strictly enforced and compliance is critical. Recently a competitor was heavily fined for violating the regulations in a country where it was developing pest-resistant seeds.

The Governing Board is concerned, and as a result has approved the expenditure of resources to establish an Enterprise Architecture program. They have requested information about the status of projects that could impact regulatory compliance. They also want to enable the corporate legal staff and auditors to analyze proposed architectures to ensure that they are within the legal guidelines for a given location. In addition, the research organization should be able to see that the architecture is appropriate for its needs. TOGAF 9 has been mandated as the guiding framework for the development and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been appointed as the Lead Consultant.

You have been asked to recommend an approach that would enable the development of an architecture that addresses the needs of all these parties.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Depending on the nature of the architecture, a set of models should be created that can be used to ensure that the system will be compliant with the local regulations. Stakeholders should be able to view the models to see that their concerns have been properly addressed.

B.

Each architecture activity should be developed using a consistent modeling approach that is uniform across all architecture projects. Each architecture should be defined based on this fixed set of models so that all concerned parties can examine the models to ensure that their issues and concerns have been addressed,

C.

A stakeholder map should be developed that allows the architects to define groups of stakeholders sharing common concerns. A set of views should then be defined that addresses the concerns for each group- Architecture models can then be created for each view to address the stakeholders ' concerns.

D.

For those groups that have sufficient power and level of interest, a special report should be created that summarizes the key features of the architecture with respect to the particular location. Each of these reports should reflect the stakeholders ' requirements.

Question 119

Scenario:

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You have been assigned the role of Lead Enterprise Architect for a firm that is a major OEM parts supplier to the auto industry. Europe has been the primary market for its products, with just 20% of its output being exported to North America. The firm is planning to expand its exports to North America and also to establish sales in South America and the Asia Pacific region. This will enable them to better ride out recessions in key markets such as Europe. It will also enable the firm to exploit the auto industry move to global platforms.

The firm is organized into business units with each addressing different auto industry sectors. Each business unit has acquired other producers to expand its manufacturing capacity. This has resulted in a complex environment with a high diversity of business and manufacturing systems.

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) program within the firm has been functioning for several years. It has made significant progress in consolidating the technology portfolio and establishing key standards. The CIO and the COO are joint sponsors of the EA program. The EA program is mature, with an active Architecture Board and a well-defined architecture process and standard content templated based on the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework. The EA program is well coordinated with the Project Management Office. Systems Development and Operations functions.

The firm has completed a strategic plan to reorganize its Sales & Marketing organization according to the target geographic markets. One of the goals of this reorganization is to improve the ability of Marketing to collect more meaningful market analytics that will enable each sector to better address market needs with effective marketing campaigns and global product presence.

A Request for Architecture Work to address the goals of the reorganization has been approved. As the architecture team commences its work, the CIO has expressed concerns about whether the firm will be able to adapt to the proposed change and how to manage the associated risks.

Refer to the Scenario.

You have been asked how to address the concerns of the CIO.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

In Phase B, the team should create a set of views that will enable them to identify the factors that will influence the reorganization. There should then be an assessment of each factor on a maturity scale that will allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated with the proposed project.

B.

In Phase A, the team should conduct a Business Scenario to describe the business problem, identify the stakeholders’ concerns and the resulting requirements. Once the requirements have been identified, they can be assessed in terms of their risks. The risks should be evaluated in terms of how they could be avoided, transferred, or mitigated. Any risks that cannot be resolved should be identified as residual risks and their disposition shoul

C.

In Phase A, the team should evaluate the organization’s readiness to undergo change. This will identify the factors that will influence the reorganization. This should include determining the readiness rating for each factor based on a maturity scale that will allow the team to gauge the urgency readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated with the proposed project.

D.

In Phase A, the team should analyze their risk by completing an implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to identify the risks associated with the implementation and deployment. The matrix should include a list of factors to be considered, their descriptions, and constraints that should be taken into account. These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated with the proposed project.

Question 120

In Phase D of the ADM cycle, if you are following the order of the steps defined and the current step is to perform gap analysis, what is the next step?

Options:

A.

Develop Baseline Architecture

B.

Define candidate roadmap components

C.

Create Architecture Definition Document

D.

Resolve impacts across the Architecture Landscape

E.

Conduct formal Stakeholder review

Question 121

Complete the sentence. Actions arising from the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique should be incorporated in the ___________

Options:

A.

Architecture Requirements Specification

B.

Implementation Governance Model

C.

Architecture Roadmap

D.

Implementation and Migration Plan

E.

Communications Plan

Question 122

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question.

You are employed as an Enterprise Architect in a team at a large company. The company sells luxury food and drinks in more than 10,000 stores worldwide. The company is a leader in using technology to connect with its customers. This includes online ordering, mobile apps, and rewards programs. The company is also famous for bringing new ideas to the market, such as ordering through apps, using AI to suggest personalized options, self-service pickup stations, and changing prices based on demand.

The stores are open every day. They send timely sales data to a central system that manages inventory. This system can predict what products are needed, adjust stock levels, and automatically order more stock. The stores and the main inventory system work directly with the mobile apps, allowing orders to be made online. The central inventory system is located at the company’s main data center.

The company will merge with a major competitor. This competitor has a synergistic business. Leaders from both companies have told shareholders that the merger will happen quickly and that there will be minimal impact on customers. All stores will keep the current brand names. They will combine their systems, choosing the best ones to use. This means their store management and back-office systems will become one. They will stop using duplicate systems and use one main system to manage the stores. They will also reduce the number of back-office applications they use.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice, using an adaptation of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method with a focus on digital products. The Enterprise Architecture program is sponsored by the Chief Information Officer.

The Request for Architecture Work to oversee the merger has been approved. Stakeholders, concerns, and business requirements have been identified. The stakeholders have made it clear that they expect to continue to innovate quickly and that changes should not restrict that capability. The scope of what is inside and outside the architecture effort has been confirmed. The next step is to revisit and review the Architecture Principles, as they form part of the constraints on architecture work.

Business Continuity is essential given that the business depends on real-time ordering and automated inventory management. During the systems integration, maintaining service for customers and inventory operations must be prioritized.

Refer to the scenario.

You have been asked to identify the most relevant Architecture Principles for the merger besides Business Continuity.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Control Technical Diversity will help by standardizing technology platforms as part of the integration process. This will be vital for standardizing the app integration for digital orders with the back-office systems, and will reduce complexity and costs during integration. Data Trustee will establish owners to manage the shared data across the company, thereby assuring data quality. Ease-of-Use is needed to make sure that new user interfac

B.

Primacy of Principles will make sure that the same principles apply to both organizations of the newly merged operation, creating consistency across locations. Data as an Asset is critical. Since the company is maintaining separate mobile apps but consolidating back-end systems, treating data as an asset becomes essential. This principle helps ensure that customer data and inventory information from both brands are properly integrated and m

C.

Compliance with the Law makes sure that all company activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. This principle provides the foundation for ensuring the merger meets all legal requirements. Requirements-Based Change will make sure that when combining systems, changes to applications and technology are only made when required by business needs. Responsive Change Management focuses on the speed needed to achieve the goals set by the

D.

Service Orientation will speed up the merger and make it easier to integrate systems while maintaining business operations. Maximize Benefit to the Enterprise will make sure that merger decisions prioritize the overall benefit to the combined company. Common Use Applications across the merged company is preferred over the use of similar or duplicative applications for certain parts of the company. This supports the goal of merging back-off

Question 123

Scenario

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You are serving as the Lead Architect for an enterprise architecture project team within a leading multinational pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturer. Its brands include numerous household names for medications and first aid supplies.

The company has a long history of innovating new treatments for many common illnesses and diseases. Prior to launching a new treatment, the company has to demonstrate Its effectiveness and safety in a set of clinical trials that satisfy the regulatory requirements of the countries in the target markets. All clinical trials are undertaken by its research laboratories, which employ over 10,000 people at separate facilities in the United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, France, Canada, India, China and Japan. In addition to internal research and development activities the company is also involved in publicly funded collaborative research projects, with other industrial and academic partners.

The Enterprise Architecture group within the company has been engaged in an architecture development project to create a secure networked collaboration system that will allow researchers at its product development laboratories worldwide to share information about their clinical trials. This system will also connect with external partners.

The Enterprise Architecture group within the company has been engaged in an architecture development project to create a secure networked collaboration system that will allow researchers at its product development laboratories worldwide to share information about their clinical trials. This system will also connect with external partners.

The Enterprise Architecture group is a mature organization. They use the TOGAF 9 ADM with extensions required to support current good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices in their target markets. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the information that is managed, special care was taken to ensure that each architecture domain included an examination of the security and privacy issues that are relevant.

The Executive Vice President for Clinical Research is the sponsor of the Enterprise Architecture activity. She has stated that the changes to the enterprise architecture for the new system will need to be rolled out in stages on a regional basis that minimizes disruptions to ongoing clinical trials.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend the approach to identify the work packages that will be included in the Transition Architecture(s).

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Determine the set of Solution Building Blocks required by identifying which Solution Building Blocks need to be developed and which need to be procured. Eliminate any duplicate building blocks. Group the remaining Solution Building Blocks together to create the work packages using a CRUD matrix. Rank the work packages in terms of cost and select the most cost-effective options for inclusion in a series of Transition Architectures. Schedule

B.

Create an Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix and a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix. For each gap, identify a proposed solution and classify it as new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product. Group similar solutions together to form work packages. Identify dependencies between work packages factoring in the clinical trial schedules. Regroup the packages into a set of Capability

C.

Group the Solution Building Blocks from a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix into a set of work packages. Using the matrix as a planning tool, regroup the work packages to account for dependencies. Sequence the work packages into the Capability Increments needed to achieve the Target Architecture. Schedule the rollout one region at a time. Document the progression of the enterprise architecture using a state evolution tabl

D.

Use a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix as a planning tool. For each gap classify whether the solution is either a new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product. Group the similar solutions together to define the work packages. Regroup the work packages into a set of Capability Increments to transition to the Target Architecture taking into account the schedule for clinical trials.

Question 124

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is that of an Enterprise Architect at an multinational company. The company

designs, manufactures and sells products worldwide. It has grown rapidly by

acquisition and has inherited numerous different business processes and related IT

systems. This has led in many instances to a duplication of resources.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) has made the decision to consolidate and reduce

redundant business processes and IT systems in the sales operations. She has

committed to the CEO that the business will migrate to a set of standardized solutions

that will reduce costs and improve efficiency.

The Enterprise Architecture practice at the company has been assigned to manage

the project. At present, there are no architectural assets in the Architecture Repository

related to this initiative. All assets will need to be acquired, customized, or created

from scratch. The CIO, who is the project sponsor, has identified the need for a set of

commercial off the shelf package applications as candidates for the target. She has

also stated that she is not concerned about preserving the existing business

processes or IT systems within the sales operations.

Your team leader has asked you to assist with developing a response to the following

questions:

Which groups of users will use the different applications and IT systems?

How many licenses and type of licenses are needed for the packaged applications?

What level of support is needed for the users?

Where should the support center(s) be located?

What new capabilities will be required to support this business change?

How much will the migration cost?

This project is using an iterative approach for executing the TOGAF Architecture

Development Method. The architecture development project has completed the

Architecture Vision Phase. A set of packaged applications has been identified and is

being considered, the next iteration will include development of the Business and

Application Target Architectures.

Refer the Scenario.

[Note: You may need to refer to the Architectural Artifacts chapter, section 31.6

(located in Part IV) of the reference text in order to answer this question.]

You have been asked to identify the most appropriate catalogs, matrices, and

diagrams to support the Architecture development.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best

answer?

Options:

A.

You would describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business

Interaction matrix, and a Business Service/Function catalog. You would

describe the Target Application Architecture with an Application Communication

diagram, an Application Interaction matrix and an Interface catalog.

B.

You would describe the Target Business Architecture with an

Organization/Actor catalog, a Business Service/Function catalog, and a

Capability/Organization matrix. You would describe the Target Application

Architecture with an Application Portfolio catalog and an Application/Function

matrix.

C.

You would describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business

Capability Map, a Location catalog, and an Organization/Actor catalog. You

would describe the Target Application Architecture with an

Application/Organization Matrix, and Application Migration diagram.

D.

You would describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business

Service/Function catalog, a Location catalog, and an Organization/Actor

catalog. You would describe the Target Application Architecture with an

Application Migration diagram, and an Application and User Location diagram.

Question 125

Which of the following types of architecture defines technology standards for building blocks and reflects general computing requirements?

Options:

A.

Industry Architecture

B.

Transition Architecture

C.

Foundation Architecture

D.

Organization-Specific Architecture

E.

Common Systems Architecture

Question 126

Scenario

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You have been appointed as a consultant to the Chief Enterprise Architect of a multinational pharmaceutical corporation. The corporation includes 30 subsidiary companies with operations in over 60 countries and products sold in over 125 countries. It has major research and development sites in over 45 locations worldwide.

The management team is deeply committed to ensuring that the corporation is a world leader in socially responsible pharmaceutical development with a business strategy that focuses on profitability through environmentally friendly operating processes as well as a commitment to disease eradication.

The operations of the corporation are subject to legal and regulatory requirements for each country where they operate. The production of prescription pharmaceutical products has governmental controls that are strictly enforced and compliance is critical. Recently a competitor was heavily fined for violating the regulations in a country where it was conducting a clinical trial for a new regulated drug.

The Governing Board is concerned about the risks posed in this complex global environment. As a result the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to be responsible for overseeing and managing compliance issues for the corporation. The CCO reports directly to the CEO.

The CCO has approved the expenditure of resources to establish an Enterprise Architecture program. He has requested to be informed about the status of projects that could impact regulatory compliance. He also wants the corporate legal staff and auditors to analyze all proposed architectures to ensure that they are within the legal guidelines for each country. In addition, the research organization should be able to see that the architecture is appropriate for its needs.

TOGAF 9 has been mandated as the framework for the development and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice. The Preliminary Phase has been completed to establish the enterprise architecture capability for this project.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend an approach that would enable the development of an architecture that addresses the needs of the Chief Compliance Officer, legal staff, auditors and the research organization.

Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that a stakeholder map be developed. This will allow the architects to define groups of stakeholders that share common concerns. A set of views should be defined to address the concerns for each group of stakeholders. Architecture models should then be created for each view to address the stakeholders ' concerns.

B.

You recommend that each project architecture activity is developed using a consistent modeling approach that is uniform across all architecture projects. Each architecture should be defined based on this fixed set of models so that all concerned parties can examine the models to ensure that their issues and concerns have been addressed.

C.

You recommend that a special report be created for those groups that have sufficient power and level of interest. This report should summarize the key features of the architecture with respect to the particular location. Each of these reports should reflect the stakeholders ' requirements.

D.

You recommend that a set of models be created for each project architecture that can be used to ensure that the system will be compliant with the local regulations. Stakeholders should then view the models to verify that their concerns have been properly addressed.

Question 127

Which of the following best describes the Reference Library within the Architecture Repository?

Options:

A.

Guidelines and templates used to create new architectures

B.

Processes to support governance of the Architecture Repository

C.

A description of the organization specific architecture framework and method

D.

Specifications to which architectures must conform

E.

A record of the governance activity across the enterprise

Question 128

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a multinational company. The

company is organized into independent operational divisions on a national basis. The

company adapts its marketing messaging to fit each culture group, with the adaptation

of product offerings and manufacturing processes in each market.

The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the

TOGAF standard as the basis of its architecture framework. In addition to the EA

program, the company has several management frameworks in use, including

business planning, portfolio/project management, and operations management. The

EA program is sponsored by the CIO.

A strategic architecture has been approved that includes consolidation of multiple

applications that have been operating in the production facilities across the divisions.

The goal is to replace the functionality of the existing applications with a new

application running as a single instance in the company ' s primary data center.

Each division has completed the Architecture Definition documentation required to

integrate the new application to meet its own specific manufacturing requirements.

The key corporate change attributes and implementation constraints have been

confirmed. A consolidated gap analysis has been completed which has identified the

gaps across the Business, Data, Application, and Technology domains. Using the gap

analysis results, a review of the consolidated requirements, dependencies, and

interoperability requirements needed to integrate the new application has been

completed. The Business Transformation Readiness Assessment started in Phase A

has been completed. A risk assessment has been completed.

The implementation process is estimated to take four years. Because of the risks

posed by the complexity of the current environment, a phased approach is needed to

implement the target architectures. The Implementation and Migration Plan v0.1, the

draft Architecture Roadmap, and the Capability Assessment deliverables are now

complete.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend the next steps to prepare the final

Implementation and Migration Plan.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best

answer?

Options:

A.

You would assess how the plan impacts the other frameworks in use in the

organization. If the plan impacts them, then coordination will be required. You

would then assign a business value to each work package, and identify

projects for the plan, considering available resources and priorities for the

projects. You would then gather the details for the plan, and generate the final

Implementation and Migration Pla

B.

You would review the migration planning outputs, and produce

recommendations for the solution development. You would identify the

priorities, high-level migration strategy, and resources needed for the

development team. You would document the requirements for monitoring

tools, and the performance targets for the implementation. All this information

should be gathered, and the final Implementation and Migration

C.

You would use business value to prioritize the implementation projects and

project increments. This should focus on the return-on-investment criteria set

by the stakeholders, and the performance evaluation criteria used to monitor

the progress of the architecture transformation. You would confirm the

Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments

Table to list the projects. You would

D.

You would place the finalized strategic Architecture Definition Documents and

Transition Architectures under configuration control as part of the ongoing

architecture development cycle. This will ensure that the architecture remains

relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterprise. You would then

produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned

prior to finalizing the plan. You rec

Question 129

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question.

You are employed as an Enterprise Architect at a leading global technology enterprise specializing in digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and data-centric innovation. The company provides a vast ecosystem of platforms that serve billions of users across the globe. These platforms span online marketplaces, advanced advertising networks, AI-driven services, productivity tools, and digital entertainment experiences.

The senior leadership within the company is worried about the company’s ability to address all the opportunities around artificial intelligence. They feel that the business is at risk of falling behind its competitors and that significant changes are necessary for the business to remain competitive. Most senior leaders feel that operations need to be more efficient and that the organization needs to change to achieve its future goals.

The company has an established Enterprise Architecture program based on the TOGAF standard, sponsored jointly by the Chief Information Officer and senior executives. In your role as an Enterprise Architect within the Enterprise Architecture team, you work closely with the business stakeholders in the company as well as the sponsors.

The Chief Executive Officer has decided that reorganizing its subsidiaries around artificial intelligence and machine learning will improve the way the company creates and delivers value. The sponsors have approved a project for the reorganization, which is being led by the Enterprise Architecture team.

The Enterprise Architecture team has developed a strategic architecture that has been approved by the sponsors. It includes an Architecture Vision and high-level definitions of the domain architectures. This sets out a plan over a multi-year period and covers three distinct transformations to implement the reorganization.

The sponsors have read reports that the majority of transformation projects dealing with digital and artificial intelligence are failing. They have made it clear that, prior to approval of the detailed Implementation and Migration Plan, the Enterprise Architecture team needs to address the risks associated with the reorganization. They want assurance that the reorganization will succeed and deliver the promised increases in value for the business.

Refer to the scenario.

The Enterprise Architecture team leader has asked how you would address the request from the sponsors.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Before preparing the detailed Implementation and Migration Plan, you would review and consolidate the gap analysis results from Phases B to D. This enables you to evaluate the implications related to potential solutions and interdependencies. It is used to identify the transformations required to achieve the proposed Target Architecture. You then assess the readiness of the organization to undergo change and determine an overall direction t

B.

You would apply an analysis and assessment to evaluate the potential risks with the proposed new architecture. This includes the development of a matrix showing the organizational requirements. The degree of change should then be aligned with the corporate operating model to ensure risks are mitigated and minimized. The risk mitigations can then be included within each of the target Transition Architectures. You would then finalize the Arch

C.

You would assess how ready the organization is to change. This includes identification and classification of the risks associated with the transformations, together with an approach to mitigate the risks. This includes identifying dependencies between the set of changes, including gaps and work packages. It also identifies improvement actions to be worked into the Implementation and Migration Plan. The business value, effort, and risk assoc

D.

You would bring together information about potential approaches and produce several alternative target Transition Architectures. You would then investigate the different architecture alternatives and discuss these with stakeholders using the Architecture Alternatives and Trade-offs technique. Once the Target Architecture has been selected, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to determine the Transition Architectures. A value

Question 130

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question.

You are employed as an Enterprise Architect working within the Enterprise Architecture team at an electric vehicle manufacturer. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and advancing battery technology for sustainable transportation. The goal of the company is to build the best technology and software platform to support self-driving cars.

An architecture to support strategy has been completed, defining a long-term Target Architecture with a roadmap over five years. This has identified the need for a portfolio of projects over the next two years. The portfolio includes development of an advanced driver assistance system using data gathered from multiple vehicles on the road.

The design of the presentation and accessibility of different types of data that the company plans to offer through its platform is challenging. It is important for the application portfolio to work securely with third-party cloud services and V2X Vehicle-to-Everything service providers across many countries in order to effectively manage large amounts of data. Stakeholders are particularly concerned about the security of V2X. Regulations in various markets mandate that user privacy must always be safeguarded to prevent tracking and compiling of data that could reveal the drivers’ journeys.

The company follows the TOGAF standard as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture practice and uses the purpose-based EA Capability model as described in the TOGAF Series Guide: A Practitioners’ Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF ADM . The EA team reports to the Chief Information Officer, who is the sponsor of the EA program.

You have been assigned to lead the architecture development effort for the driver assistance system. A security resource plan and a vision for a security-specific architecture design have been completed. You have a meeting with the EA team leader to talk about the progress of your work.

Refer to the scenario.

You have been asked how you will address risk and security at this stage of the architecture project.

Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

Data quality is a key factor in risk management. The datasets that need to be safeguarded should be identified. For each dataset, ownership and responsibility for the quality of data should be assigned. A security classification will be defined and applied to each dataset. The dataset owner will then be able to authorize processes that are trusted for a certain activity on the dataset under specific circumstances.

B.

A trust framework should be established with the third parties required for the travel assistance systems. This will describe the relationship with each party and establish the foundation for secure cloud operations. Digital certificates should be a key part of the framework and will be used to create trust between the parties. Regular monitoring for legal and regulatory changes across all the countries should occur to keep the trust framew

C.

Since data is being shared across multiple service providers, a security federation should be established. This includes contractual arrangements and a definition of the responsibility areas for the data exchanged, as well as security implications. Assets with the same security criteria should be grouped together so they can be managed under one security policy. A risk assessment should be carried out to determine the risks relevant to spec

D.

A qualitative risk assessment should be carried out for the data assets exchanged with the service providers. This will deliver a set of priorities, high to medium to low, based on identified threats, the likelihood of occurrence, and the impact. Using the priorities, a Business Risk Model can then be developed detailing the risk strategy, including classifications to determine what mitigation is sufficient. This model can then be used to d

Question 131

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

You have been assigned the role of Lead Enterprise Architect within a leading

professional services company that specializes in providing outsourcing services.

Outsourcing services include business processes, infrastructure, and service

management. The company also provides business consulting services.

The company has an established Enterprise Architecture program based on the TOGAF

standard, sponsored jointly by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer.

An Architecture Board has been formed comprised of IT staff executives and executives

from the major service areas and consulting practice.

With numerous service areas and many diverse engagements in progress at any given

time, overall engagement management within the company has become challenging.

The company has recently had a number of high profile projects that have overrun on

budget and under delivered, thereby damaging its reputation.

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) team has been working with the Strategic Planning

team to create a strategic Enterprise Architecture to address these issues. The EA team

has held workshops with key stakeholders to define a set of architecture principles to

govern the architecture work. They have completed an Architecture Vision at a strategic

level and laid out high-level Architecture Definitions for the four domains. They have set

out an ambitious vision of the future of the company over a five-year period. This will

include three distinct transformations.

The CIO has made it clear that prior to the approval of the detailed Implementation and

Migration plan, the EA team will need to assess the risks associated with the proposed

architecture. He has received concerns from some of the senior management across the

company that the proposed architecture may be too ambitious and they are not sure it

can produce sufficient value to warrant the risks.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend an approach to satisfy these concerns.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best

answer?

Options:

A.

The EA team should bring together information about potential solutions from

the appropriate sources within the enterprise, such as the Architecture

Repository. Once the target architecture has been assembled, it should be

analyzed using a state evolution table to determine the Transition Architectures

and associated risks. A value realization process should then be established to

ensure that the concerns raise

B.

The EA team should evaluate the organization ' s readiness to undergo change.

This will allow the risks associated with the transformations to be identified and

mitigated for. It will also identify improvement actions to be worked into the

Implementation and Migration Plan. The Business Value Assessment

technique should then be used to determine the business value and associated

risks for the transformation.

C.

The EA team should apply an interoperability analysis to evaluate any potential

issues across the architecture. This should include the development of a matrix

showing the interoperability requirements. The EA team would then reconcile

the interoperability requirements with potential solutions and risks. Once all the

concerns have been resolved, the EA team should finalize the Architecture

Roadmap and the Imple

D.

The EA team should review and consolidate the gap analysis results from

Phases B to D. This should be completed before preparing the detailed

Implementation and Migration plan. The gap analysis results can be used to

understand the transformations that are required to achieve the proposed

Target Architecture. The EA team should then assess the readiness of the

organization to undergo change. Once the architectu

Question 132

Which of the following best describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method?

Options:

A.

A method for controlling change at an enterprise-wide level

B.

A method for developing an organization-specific architecture

C.

A method for managing architecture requirements

D.

A method for classifying architectures and solutions

E.

A method for creating an Architecture Repository

Question 133

Scenario:

Please read this scenario prior to answering the Question

You are the Lead Architect for a firm that manufactures ball bearings used in industrial equipment applications. They have manufacturing operations in several cities in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

The firm has traditionally allowed each manufacturing plant to drive its own production planning systems. Each plant has its own custom Materials Requirements Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Bill of Materials, and Shop Floor Control systems.

" Just In Time " manufacturing techniques are used to minimize wastes caused by excessive inventory and work in process. The increasingly competitive business environment has compelled the firm to improve its business capability to be more responsive to the needs of industrial customers. To support this capability, the firm has decided to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that will enable it to better coordinate its manufacturing capacity to match the demands for its products across all plants. In addition, there are also new European regulations coming into force to which their manufacturing processes must conform in the next six months.

As part of the implementation process, the Enterprise Architecture (EA) department has begun to implement an architecture process based on TOGAF 9. The CIO is the sponsor of the activity. The Chief Architect has directed that the program should include formal modeling using the Architecture Content Framework and the TOGAF Content Metamodel. This will enable support for the architecture tooling that the firm uses for its EA program.

The Chief Architect has stated that in order to model the complex manufacturing process it will be necessary to model processes that are event-driven. Also, in order to consolidate applications across several data centers it will be necessary to model the location of IT assets. In particular, the end goal is to have the single ERP application running in a single data center.

Currently the project is in the Preliminary Phase, and the architects are tailoring the Architecture Development Method (ADM) and Architecture Content Framework to fit into the corporate environment.

Refer to the Scenario

You have been asked to recommend a response to the Chief Architect ' s request to tailor the TOGAF Content Metamodel.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

Options:

A.

You recommend that the architecture team incorporate the Process Modeling and Infrastructure Consolidation extensions into their tailored Content Metamodel. As the environment is process-centric this will enable them to model the manufacturing processes and store information to support regulatory compliance. It also includes views useful for managing the consolidation of applications into a single data center.

B.

You recommend that the architecture team incorporate the Process Modeling and Governance extensions into their tailored Content Metamodel. This is suitable as this is a significant IT change that will impact its operational models. This will ensure that they include specific entities and attributes that will allow them to model the event-driven nature of the manufacturing processes more precisely.

C.

You recommend that the architecture team incorporates the Governance and Motivation Extensions into their tailored Content Metamodel. This would allow modeling of the target milestones they want to achieve with this consolidation of application to a single data center. These extensions will also enable demonstration of regulatory compliance for the manufacturing process.

D.

You recommend that the architecture team incorporates the Data and Services Extensions into their tailored Content Metamodel. This would allow modeling of the location of IT assets and ensure regulatory compliance for the manufacturing process. It will also allow for identification of redundant duplication of capability which will be needed for a successful consolidation to a single data center.

Question 134

Complete the sentence. Two of the four architecture domains that are subsets of an overall Enterprise Architecture are Business and Technology, the other two are Application and _________

Options:

A.

Vision

B.

Transition

C.

Segment

D.

Capability

E.

Data

Question 135

According to the TOGAF standard, what term describes an individual with an interest in a system?

Options:

A.

Sponsor

B.

Consumer

C.

Lead architect

D.

Stakeholder

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