CEA EA Frameworks and Methodologies 5

Question 1

What are the three core layers of the ArchiMate language?

Accepted Answer

Business, Application, Technology

Answer

ArchiMate's core framework comprises the Business, Application, and Technology layers.

Question 2

ArchiMate classifies elements into which three aspects?

Accepted Answer

Active structure, behavior, and passive structure

Answer

ArchiMate aspects are active structure (actors), behavior (processes/functions), and passive structure (objects).

Question 3

In the TOGAF Architecture Continuum, what is the correct progression from generic to specific?

Accepted Answer

Foundation, Common Systems, Industry, Organization-Specific

Answer

The Architecture Continuum moves from Foundation to Common Systems to Industry to Organization-Specific architectures.

Question 4

Which component of the TOGAF Architecture Repository records decisions, compliance assessments, and dispensations?

Accepted Answer

Governance Log

Answer

The Governance Log stores decision records, compliance assessments, dispensations, and capability assessments.

Question 5

What distinguishes an Architecture Building Block (ABB) from a Solution Building Block (SBB) in TOGAF?

Accepted Answer

ABBs describe required capability; SBBs are candidate implementations, often product-specific

Answer

ABBs capture what is required at an architectural level, while SBBs define how it will be realized.

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