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Phase A

Architecture Vision

What is the primary objective of the Preliminary Phase in Enterprise Architecture? A) Define the organization's business strategy B) Establish the Architecture Capability C) Develop the company's product roadmap D) Implement business processes

Correct Answer: B) Establish the Architecture Capability

MCQ 2:

Which of the following is an input to the Preliminary Phase that is external to the enterprise? A) TOGAF Library B) IT Strategy C) Business Principles D) Board Business Plans

Correct Answer: A) TOGAF Library

MCQ 3:

Which of the following is NOT included in the Architectural Inputs to the Preliminary Phase? A) Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture B) Budget Requirements C) Business Goals and Drivers D) Governance and Support Strategy

Correct Answer: C) Business Goals and Drivers

MCQ 4:

What is one of the goals of establishing the Architecture Capability? A) Defining the detailed process and resources for Architecture Governance B) Creating the company’s marketing strategy C) Developing software systems D) Aligning with legal frameworks only

Correct Answer: A) Defining the detailed process and resources for Architecture Governance

MCQ 5:

Which of the following frameworks may intersect with the Architecture Capability in the Preliminary Phase? A) Marketing strategies B) Project/Portfolio Management Framework C) Risk Management Framework D) Product Development Framework

Correct Answer: B) Project/Portfolio Management Framework

MCQ 6:

Pre-existing models for operating an Enterprise Architecture Capability provide inputs for which of the following? A) Governance and Legal Frameworks B) Architecture Principles C) Major Frameworks operating in the business D) Contract Agreements

Correct Answer: B) Architecture Principles

MCQ 7:

Which input to the Preliminary Phase includes "Roles and responsibilities for architecture teams"? A) Non-Architectural Inputs B) Reference Materials External to the Enterprise C) Architectural Inputs D) Governance Frameworks

Correct Answer: C) Architectural Inputs

MCQ 8:

What should be established to support the Architecture Capability according to the Preliminary Phase? A) Legal contracts and marketing agreements B) Tools supporting the Architecture Capability C) Product innovation frameworks D) Only the Organizational Model for IT

Correct Answer: B) Tools supporting the Architecture Capability

Question 1: Which of the following best describes the relationship between deliverables, artifacts, and building blocks in TOGAF?

A: Artifacts are composed of deliverables, and building blocks are standalone.

B: Deliverables contain artifacts, which are composed of building blocks.

C: Artifacts and building blocks are synonymous, and deliverables are separate.

D: Building blocks contain both deliverables and artifacts.

Explanation: Deliverables are contractually specified and contain artifacts. Artifacts represent specific classes of architectural output, and building blocks represent architectural components at various levels of abstraction.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/introduction/chap03.html#tag_03_06

Question 2: In TOGAF's stakeholder management, what is a key consideration when determining communication and engagement strategies for stakeholders?

A: The stakeholder's departmental affiliation within the organization.

B: The stakeholder's level of influence and interest in the architecture initiative.

C: The stakeholder's preference for formal or informal communication.

D: The stakeholder's tenure within the organization.Overall explanation

Explanation: While various factors can influence communication strategies, in TOGAF's stakeholder management, the stakeholder's level of influence and their interest or concern regarding the architecture initiative are primary determinants. This ensures that engagement is tailored to those who have a significant impact or vested interest in the outcome. Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm-techniques/chap03.html#tag_03_03

Question 3: Which phase does this table describe?

Phase
Output and Outcome
Essential Knowledge

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Sufficient documentation to get permission to proceed. Permission to proceed to develop target enterprise architecture

The scope of the problem being addressed. Those who have interests that are fundamental to the problem being addressed ( Stakeholders and Concerns). What summary answers and value to the problem is acceptable to the stakeholders?

A: Phase A

B: Preliminary Phase

C: Phase D

D: Phase E

Question 4: Which of the TOGAF architecture development phases is the first phase of an architecture development cycle defines the scope for an engagement and idenfies the stakehoders?

A: Architecture Change Management

B: Architecture Vision

C: Business Architecture

D: Preliminary Phase

E: Technology Architecure

Question 5: What is the primary purpose of Phase A in establishing an architecture practice according to TOGAF?

A: To define or review the vision, stakeholders, and principles of the architecture practice

B: To manage the requirements for the architecture practice

C: To develop an architecture vision

D: To implement the Business Architecture of the architecture practice

Explanation: In Phase A: Architecture Vision, the focus is on defining or reviewing the vision, stakeholders, and principles of the architecture practice. This phase emphasizes understanding the broader context and setting the foundational aspects of the architecture practice. Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/ea-capability-and-governance/chap02.html#tag_02_02

Question 6: The TOGAF standard includes which of the following reference models?

A: OODA and PDC

B: AUML and BPMN

C: OSI and TCP/IP

D: GRM and MSA

Explanation: GRM (Governance Reference Model) and MSA (Microservices Architecture) are foundational reference models included in the TOGAF standard. They provide a foundation for guiding and developing an organization-specific architecture.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/reference-models/government-reference-model.html https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/guides/microservices-architecture.html

Question 7: Which of the following is a key consideration in the TOGAF framework?

A: Requirement, Design, Implementation, Testing

B: Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation

C: Business, Data, Application, Technology

D: Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing

Explanation: Business, Data, Application, Technology (BDAT) is the foundational structure for the architecture domains in TOGAF. These domains represent different aspects of an enterprise architecture.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/introduction/chap03.html#tag_03_04

Question 8: In TOGAF, which of the following best describes the lifecycle of a building block?

A: Proposal, Evaluation, Adoption, and Obsolescence.

B: Creation, Review, Update, and Retirement.

C: Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Decommission.

D: Initiation, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition.

Explanation: Building blocks in TOGAF typically go through a lifecycle of Proposal, Evaluation, Adoption, and eventually Obsolescence.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap05.html

Question 9: Which key activity in the Phase A involves identifying what the new architecture initiative will mean in terms of change?

A: Establishing the Architecture Capability

B: Defining the framework

C: Assessing the readiness for business transformation

D: Evaluating the enterprise environment

Explanation: Assessing the readiness for business transformation is about understanding the organization's willingness and capability to undergo change. It helps in identifying potential barriers and enablers for the architecture work.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm/chap03.html#tag_03_03

Question 10: Which phase of the ADM is the first one to be executed after the Preliminary Phase?

A: Phase B: Business Architecture

B: Phase D: Technology Architecture

C: Phase C: Data Architecture

D: Phase A: Architecture Vision

Explanation: In general, after the Preliminary Phase, the Architecture Vision (Phase A) is the first phase to be executed in ADM. It sets the overall vision for the architectural project. Nevertheless you should not forget that the ADM cycle is not a strict step-by-step process.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm/chap01.html#tag_01_01

Question 11: In TOGAF, what is the primary purpose of a viewpoint?

A: To represent a specific piece of the architecture at various levels of detail.

B: To list all the stakeholders involved in the architecture.

C: To provide a set of software tools for architects.

D: To define the perspective from which a view is taken.

Explanation: A viewpoint in TOGAF defines the perspective from which a view is taken. It establishes the conventions for constructing and using a view.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap03.html#tag_03_04

Question 12: In TOGAF, what does the term stakeholder" refer to?"

A: A person responsible for database management

B: A person or group with an interest in the outcome of the architecture

C: A person who manages network infrastructure

D: A person who holds shares in a company

Explanation: In TOGAF, a stakeholder is any individual, team, or organization who has an interest in the outcome of the architecture. They can influence, or be influenced by, the architecture development.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm-techniques/chap03.html

Question 13: Which of the following best describes the Enterprise Continuum?

A: The classification system for architectural assets in the repository

B: A network topology diagram

C: A database of all enterprise applications

D: A lifecycle process for software development

Explanation: The Enterprise Continuum is a view of the Architecture Repository that provides methods to classify architecture and solution artifacts. It's not just a database or a lifecycle process, but a comprehensive view of all architectural assets.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap06.html

Question 14: When considering 'depth' in the context of ADM iterations, which statement is accurate ?

A: Depth refers to the level of detail or granularity addressed within an iteration.

B: Depth is synonymous with the duration of an iteration.

C: Depth refers to the extent of stakeholder involvement in a given iteration.

D: Depth refers to the number of architectural domains covered in an iteration.

Explanation: In the context of ADM iterations, 'depth' pertains to how detailed or granular the iteration is, while 'breadth' refers to its scope across the organization.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/applying-the-adm/chap03.html

Question 15: Which of the following best describes the relationship between Segment Architectures and Capability Architectures within the ADM landscape?

A: Segment Architectures are subsets of Capability Architectures

B: Capability Architectures are detailed instantiations of Segment Architectures

C: Segment Architectures and Capability Architectures are synonymous

D: Capability Architectures provide a foundation upon which Segment Architectures are built

Explanation: Segment Architectures address specific segments or parts of the enterprise, while Capability Architectures are more detailed and focus on individual capabilities within those segments.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/applying-the-adm/chap03.html

Question 16: Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Architecture and Solutions Continuums?

A: They operate independently without any correlation.

B: The Solutions Continuum provides the abstract foundation for the Architecture Continuum.

C: The Architecture Continuum provides the foundational structure, which the Solutions Continuum realizes with specific solutions.

D: The Architecture Continuum dictates the structure of the Solutions Continuum.

Explanation: The Architecture Continuum offers a logical structure, while the Solutions Continuum provides the corresponding concrete solutions and implementations.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap06.html

Quesion 17: What is a viewpoint library?

A: A list of concerns from stakeholders

B: A collection of white papers

C: A collection of the specifications of architecture perspectives contained in the Reference Library

D: A collection of guidelines and templates

Explanation: A viewpoint is a specification of stakeholder's perspective, so a viewpoint library is a collection of them.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap03.html#tag_03_04

Question 18: In TOGAF, which artifact would typically provide a high-level (often graphical) representation of the overall architecture?

A: Detailed report

B: Diagram

C: Matrix

D: Catalog

Explanation: Diagrams are used to provide a visual representation of various aspects of the architecture, often capturing the high-level structure and relationships.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap03.html

Question 19: In TOGAF, what is the primary purpose of a viewpoint?

A: To represent a specific piece of the architecture at various levels of detail.

B: To list all the stakeholders involved in the architecture.

C: To provide a set of software tools for architects.

D: To define the perspective from which a view is taken.

Explanation: A viewpoint in TOGAF defines the perspective from which a view is taken. It establishes the conventions for constructing and using a view.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/architecture-content/chap03.html#tag_03_04

Question 20: Which phase of the ADM is the first one to be executed after the Preliminary Phase?

A: Phase B: Business Architecture

B: Phase D: Technology Architecture

C: Phase C: Data Architecture

D: Phase A: Architecture Vision

Explanation: In general, after the Preliminary Phase, the Architecture Vision (Phase A) is the first phase to be executed in ADM. It sets the overall vision for the architectural project. Nevertheless you should not forget that the ADM cycle is not a strict step-by-step process.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm/chap01.html#tag_01_01

Question 21: Which key activity in the Phase A involves identifying what the new architecture initiative will mean in terms of change?

A: Establishing the Architecture Capability

B: Defining the framework

C: Assessing the readiness for business transformation

D: Evaluating the enterprise environment

Explanation: Assessing the readiness for business transformation is about understanding the organization's willingness and capability to undergo change. It helps in identifying potential barriers and enablers for the architecture work.

Reference: https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm/chap03.html#tag_03_03

Question 22: In which part of the ADM cycle do the earliest building block definitions start as abstract entities?

A: Phase A

B: Preliminary Phase

C: Phases B, C and D

D: Phases G and H

E: Phases E and F

Question 23: Which of the following is a reusable artifcat that is used to creae architecture models addressing stakeholder concerns?

A: Catalog

B: Matrix

C: Diagram

D: View

E: Viewpoint

Question 24: In which ADM phase are the business principles , business goals and strategic drivers first valildated?

A: Preliminary Phase

B: Phase A

C: Phase B

D: Phase H

E: Requirements Management Phase

Question 25: Which statement correctly describes the purpose of "Archiecture Vision" in TOGAF ADM cycle?

A: It provides a summary of the changes to the enterprise that will accrue from successful deployment of the Target Architecture

B: The deliverable container for the core architectural artifacts created during a project and for important related information

C: The joint agreement between development partners and sponsors on the deliverables, quality and fitness for purpose of an architecture

D: A document that is sent from the sponsoring organization to the architecture organization to trigger the start of an architecture development cycle

Question 26: What ADM phase obtains approval for Statement of Archiecture Work?

A: Preliminary

B: Architecture Vision

C: Technology Architecture

D: Business Architecture

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