TOGAF 9 Exam 3 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Which of the following describes an architecture from a specific view point?
A - A deliverable B - A building block C - An Architectural Building Block D - An artifact E - A Solution Building Block
D
An artifact. See TOGAF 9 section 2.5
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of a building block?
A - Building blocks are potentially reusable component of business, IT or architectural capability
B - Building blocks cannot be decomposed into smaller supporting building blocks
C - Building blocks can be combined with other building blocks to deliver architectures and solutions
D - Building blocks can consist just of name or an outline description
E - Building blocks can be defined at various levels of detail
B
NOT TRUE: Building blocks cannot be decomposed into smaller supporting building blocks. See TOGAF 9 section 2.5, TOGAF states building blocks can be further decomposed.
What kinds of architecture does TOGAF deal with?
A - Business, information, technology and application
B - Functional, data, technology and business
C - Application, data, infrastructure and business
D - Technology, application, integration and business
E - Technology, data, application and business
E
Technology, data, application and business. See TOGAF 9 section 2.3.
Which of the following is NOT true of the Architecture Development Method?
A - The ADM explains how generic solutions can be specialized to support an organisation
B - The ADM has ten phases
C - The ADM provides a tested process for developing architectures
D - The ADM is iterative
E - The ADM allows organisations to transform their enterprise in response to business goals and opportunities
A
NOT TRUE: The ADM explains how generic solutions can be specialized to support an organization. See TOGAF 9 section 2.4. The wording used in answer A is taken from the Enterprise Continuum rather than the ADM.
Which Phase of the ADM describes the defining scope and identification of stakeholders?
A - Opportunities and Solutions B - Architecture Vision C - Preliminary Phase D - This activity occurs outside of the ADM E - Requirements management
B
Architecture Vision. See TOGAF 9 section 2.4.
Which of the following is INCORRECT when describing Architecture Deliverables?
A - Architecture Deliverables contain Artifacts
B - Artifacts within deliverables may include Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams
C - An Architecture Definition Document is an architectural deliverable
D - Architecture Deliverables may be composed of more than one artifact
E - Deliverables cannot be used as building blocks
E
NOT TRUE: Deliverables can be used as building blocks. See TOGAF 9 chapter 2.5 and Figures 2-1 and 2-2. It is not completely clear whether deliverable can be used as building blocks or not since Figure 2-1 shows architecture deliverables outside of the Re-useable building blocks in the Architecture Repository. However the table on page 461 clearly shows that Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks are deliverables, therefore deliverables must be useable as Building Blocks.
Which of the following is NOT part of the description of the Enterprise Continuum?
A - The Enterprise Continuum provides a view of the Architecture Repository
B - The Enterprise Continuum uses the structure in the architecture Repository for the classification of assets
C - The Enterprise Continuum comprises two complementary concepts: the Architecture Continuum and the Solutions Continuum
D - The Enterprise Continuum explains how generic solutions can be specialised to support a particular organisation
E - The Enterprise Continuum contains Architecture Context and Requirements, the Architecture Continuum, the Solutions Continuum and Deployed Solutions
B
NOT: The Enterprise Continuum uses the structure in the architecture Repository for the classification of assets. See TOGAF 9 section 2.6, the wording says that the Enterprise Continuum provides the structure and classification for assets.
The major components within an Architecture Repository are:
A - Architecture Metamodel, Reference Library, Architecture Landscape, Standards Information Base, Governance Log and Architecture Capability
B - Architecture Metamodel, Reference Library, Architecture Landscape, Standards Information Base, Architecture Board and Architecture Capability
C - Architecture Metamodel, Reference Library, Architecture Landscape, Standards Information Base, Architecture Board and Governance Log
D - Architecture Metamodel, Reference Library, Architecture Landscape, Standards Information Base, Architecture Board, Architecture Capability, External Reference Models, External Standards and Architecture Board
E - Architecture Metamodel, Reference Library, Architecture Landscape, Standards Information Base, Governance Log, Architecture Capability and the Enterprise Continuum
A
Architecture Metamodel, Reference Library, Architecture Landscape, Standards Information Base, Governance Log and Architecture Capability. See TOGAF 9 section 2.7.
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?
A - Value creation through monitoring, measuring, evaluation and feedback
B - Greater shareholder value
C - Protection of the existing asset base through reuse
D - Managing compliance
E - Controlled risk managementTOGAF 9 Example Multiple Choice Questions
D
Managing compliance. See TOGAF 9 section 2.9, Establishing the Architecture Capability as an Operational Entity
The TOGAF Document categorisation Model consists of four categories. Which one is NOT a TOGAF Document category?
A - TOGAF Supporting B - TOGAF Mandated C - TOGAF Core D - TOGAF Recommended E - TOGAF Supplemental
E
TOGAF Supplemental. See TOGAF 9 section 2.11, TOGAF Document Categorisation Model.
‘The Architectural Representation of assets deployed within the operating enterprise’Is the TOGAF definition of which term?
A - Architecture view B - Artifact C - View D - Architecture Landscape E - Solution Architecture
D
Architecture Landscape. See TOGAF 9 Chapter 5 Definitions.
Within Phase C: Information Systems Architectures of the ADM which of the following is not a step stated by TOGAF
A - Finalise the application architecture
B - Document dependencies and assumptions
C - Develop Target Application Architecture Description
D - Conduct formal stakeholder review
E - Create Architecture Definition Document
B
Document dependencies and assumptions. See TOGAF 9 section 11.4, Steps.
The objectives for Phase F, Migration Planning, does NOT include which of the following:
A - To create evolve and monitor the detailed Implementation and Migration plan
B - To prioritize all work packages, projects and building blocks
C - To confirm the Transition Architectures defined in Phase E
D - To finalise the Architecture Vision and Architecture Definition Document
E - To generate and gain consensus on an outline Implementation and Migration Strategy
E
To generate and gain consensus on an outline Implementation and Migration Strategy. See TOGAF 9 section 14.1, the Objectives for phase F. The wording for answer E is taken from the Objectives for Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions.
Which of the following is not listed as a Technique for Architecture Development in TOGAF?
A - Architecture Patterns B - Architecture Change Management C - Risk Management D - Capability Based Planning E - Gap Analysis
B
Architecture Change Management. See TOGAF 9 section 18.2, Techniques for Architecture Development.
TOGAF defines four iteration cycles around the ADM phases. Which of the following answers correctly defines these four cycles?
A - Architecture Definition, Architecture Delivery, Architecture Planning and Architecture Governance
B - Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Transition Planning and Architecture Governance
C - Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Transition Planning and Architecture Requirements Management
D - Architecture Scope, Architecture Design, Transition Planning and Architecture Governance
E - Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Architecture Planning and Architecture Requirements Management
B
Architecture Context, Architecture Definition, Transition Planning and Architecture Governance. See TOGAF 9 section 19.2, Iteration Cycles.
Which of the following is not true of Principles in TOGAF?
A - Architecture Principles maybe established at one or all three levels of enterprise, Information Technology and Architecture
B - Principles are developed by the lead enterprise architect in conjunction with the CIO, the Architecture Board and other key stakeholders
C - Principles must be Understandable, Robust, Complete, Consistent and Stable
D - The Components of Architecture Principles are Name, Statement, Rationale, Implications and Risks and Issues.
E - Principles are inter-related and need to be applied as a set. Principles will sometimes compete.
D
The Components of Architecture Principles are Name, Statement, Rationale, Implications and Risks and Issues. See TOGAF 9 Chapter 23. The components of Principles do not contain Risks and Issues.
Which of the following correctly defines the Organisation category in the Architecture Content Framework?
A - Organisation, Location and Capabilities
B - Actor, Location, Role and Capabilities
C - Requirements, Actor and Function
D - Location, Actor, Role, and Organisation
E - Actor, Location and Structure
D
Location, Actor and Organisation. See TOGAF 9 section 33.2 Content Metamodel and Figure 34-7 on page 378. It looks like the diagram of the Content Metamodel has a typographical error since Actor and Role appear in one box, this looks like it should be two.
Which of the following is not a Core Metamodel Entity?
A - Standards B - Platform Service C - Data Entity D - Function E - Organisation
A
Standards. See TOGAF 9 section 34.2.1 Core Content Metamodel Concepts.
Within the Taxonomy of Architecture Viewpoints which of the following is a Core Diagram of the Architecture Vision?
A - Stakeholder Map Matrix B - Principles Catalog C - Solution Concept Diagram D - Benefits Diagram E - Enterprise Manageability Diagram
C
Solution Concept Diagram. See TOGAF 9 section 35.6 and Figure 35-3
The Implementation and Migration Plan deliverable has the following content, except:
A - Implementation and Migration Strategy
B - Implementation Plan
C - Project Charters
D - Work Package Portfolio
E - Interactions with other management frameworks
D
Work Package Portfolio. See TOGAF 9 section 36.2.14. The description given for D comes from the Transition Architecture deliverable.
The Architecture Continuum consists of which types of architecture
A - Foundation Architectures, Solutions Architectures, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures
B - Baseline Architectures, Solution Architectures, Industry Architecture and Business Specific Architectures
C - Foundation Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures
D - Foundation Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Business Specific Architectures
E - Baseline Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures
C
Foundation Architectures, Common Systems Architecture, Industry Architectures and Organisation Specific Architectures. See TOGAF 9 section 39.4.1, Architecture Continuum.
Which of the following answers does NOT follow the TOGAF definition?
A - A viewpoint is where you are looking from – the vantage point or perspective that determines what you see
B - A view is a representation of a whole system from the perspective of a related set of concerns
C - An architectural description is a collection of artefacts that document an architecture
D - Concerns are the key interests that are crucially important to the stakeholders in the system and determine the acceptability of the system.
E - A system is a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole
E
NOT TRUE: A system is a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole. See TOGAF 9 section 35.1 Basic concepts for Architectural Artifacts.
The following text is taken from the Terminology section of Architecture Compliance on TOGAF ‘All the features in the architecture specification are implemented in accordance with the specification, but some more features are implemented that are not in accordance with it.’ This text describes which level of architecture compliance?
A - Irrelevant B - Consistent C - Compliant D - Conformant E - Non-conformant
D
Conformant. See TOGAF 9 section Figure 48-1 and the associated text of this diagram.
The TOGAF defined process for Risk Management consists of which activities?
A - Risk Classification, Risk identification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation and residual risk assessment, and Risk Monitoring
B - Risk Identification, Initial Risk Quantification, Risk Mitigation and residual risk assessment, and Risk Response Control
C - Risk Identification, Risk Quantification, Risk Response Development and Risk Response Control
D - Risk Classification, Risk Quantification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Response Development and residual risk assessment, and Risk Monitoring
E - Risk classification, Risk identification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Response Development and Risk Response Control
A
Risk Classification, Risk identification, Initial Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation and residual risk assessment, and Risk Monitoring. See TOGAF 9 section 31.1, Introduction to Risk Management.
