TOGAF 20

Which one of the following is defined as describing the state of an architecture at an architecturally significant point in time during the progression from the Baseline to the Target Architecture?

Segment Architecture

Transition Architecture

Solution Architecture

Capability Architecture

Foundation Architecture

Which of the following best describes the TOGAF Technical Reference Model?

The Technical Reference Model includes a set of graphical models and a corresponding taxonomy

The Technical Reference Model should not be modified

The TOGAF Architecture Development Method mandates the use of the Technical Reference Model for large complex architecture projects

The Technical Reference Model provides a direct mapping to the Zachman Framework

The Technical Reference Model is an integral part of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about an Architecture Framework?

Architecture Framework is a set of resources, guidelines, templates, background information, etc. provided to help the architect establish an architecture practice within an organization

An architecture framework should describe a method for designing an information system in terms of a set of building blocks, and for showing how the building blocks fit together

An architecture framework should also include a list of recommended standards and compliant products that can be used to implement the building blocks

An architecture framework should contain a set of tools and provide a common vocabulary

An architecture framework is a tool that can be used for developing a broad range of different architectures

The objectives for Phase F: Migration Planning does not include which of the following:

To prioritize all work packages, projects and building blocks

To confirm the Transition Architectures defined in Phase E

To finalise the Architecture Vision and Architecture Definition Document

To create evolve and monitor the detailed Implementation and Migration plan

To generate and gain consensus on an outline Implementation and Migration Strategy

Which one of the following statements does not correctly describe architecture deliverables?

They are typically contractual work products of an architecture project

They are usually reviewed and signed off by the stakeholders

They are defined to avoid tailoring the inputs and outputs of the ADM cycle

They are consumed and produced across the ADM cycle

For which phases is the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment a key technique?

Phases A, E and F

Phases from A to F

Phases E only

Phases E and F

Phases E, F and G

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

To ensure compliance in an enterprise to corporate auditing standards

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

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

To allow an enterprise to exploit the latest trends in technology

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

In which phases is the Gap Analysis technique used?

Phases A, B, C, D, and E

Phases C, D, and E

Phases B, C, D, and E

Phases A, B, C and D

Phases B, C, and D

TOGAF defines levels of architecture conformance. Which of the following describes a situation where some features in an architecture specification have not been implemented, but those that have are in accordance with the specification?

Conformant

Non-conformant

Compliant

Consistent

Irrelevant

Which are the six characteristics used in TOGAF to highlight both the value and necessity for governance?

Independence, Accountability, Responsibility, Fairness, Compliance and Discipline

Discipline, Transparency, Independence, Accountability, Responsibility and Fairness

Responsibility, Fairness, Compliance, Discipline, Transparency and Independence

Accountability, Responsibility, Fairness, Compliance, Discipline and Transparency

Transparency, Independence, Accountability, Responsibility, Fairness and Compliance

Complete the sentence. TOGAF 9 Part III provides a set of resources that can be used to adapt and modify the ____________.

Architecture Capability

Architecture Landscape

Architecture Repository

Enterprise Continuum

Architecture Development Method

Which of the following terms does TOGAF use to describe people who have key roles in, or concerns about, a system?

Customer

Architect

Consumer

Sponsor

Stakeholder

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

Protection of the existing asset base through reuse

Managing compliance

Controlled risk management

Value creation through monitoring, measuring, evaluation and feedback

Greater shareholder value

TOGAF defines four iteration cycles around the ADM phases. Which of the following answers correctly defines these four cycles?

Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Architecture Planning and Architecture Requirements Management

Architecture Definition, Architecture Delivery, Architecture Planning and Architecture Governance

Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Transition Planning and Architecture Requirements Management

Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Transition Planning and Architecture Governance

Architecture Scope, Architecture Design, Transition Planning and Architecture Governance

Which of the following is a Core Metamodel Entity?

Processes

Framework

Organisation

Department

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

Phase D

Preliminary phase

Phase A

Phase B

Phase C

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

Solution Concept Diagram

Principles Catalog

Stakeholder Map Matrix

Benefits Diagram

Enterprise Manageability Diagram

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

A list of recommended standards

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

A software development lifecycle method

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

A common vocabulary

Which of the following is not a correct statement about the stakeholder concern?

Concerns are the root of the process of decomposition into requirements

The terms “concern” and “requirement” are synonymous

Concerns are represented in the architecture by these requirements

Concerns determine the acceptability of the system

Each stakeholder typically has interests in, or concerns relative to, that system

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

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

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

Risk Management is an integral part of enterprise architecture

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

Residual risks have to be approved by the IT governance framework

TOGAF - 20 Questions