CMA Enterprise Architecture Frameworks 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Certified Master Architect using TOGAF wants to ensure interoperability between systems. Which TOGAF artifact best documents the interfaces and integration points between application components?
- Application Communication Diagram (Correct answer)
- Data Flow Diagram
- Business Footprint Diagram
- Goal/Objective/Service Diagram
Correct answer: Application Communication Diagram
The Application Communication Diagram depicts the interfaces and data flows between application components, making integration points explicit.
Question 2: Which concept in enterprise architecture describes the gap between the Baseline Architecture and the Target Architecture?
- Architecture Vision
- Gap Analysis (Correct answer)
- Capability Assessment
- Migration Plan
Correct answer: Gap Analysis
Gap Analysis identifies differences between the current Baseline Architecture and the desired Target Architecture, driving the roadmap of needed changes.
Question 3: The Open Group's TOGAF ADM is iterative; which phase governs ongoing change requests after architecture implementation is underway?
- Phase F
- Phase G
- Phase H (Correct answer)
- Requirements Management
Correct answer: Phase H
Phase H (Architecture Change Management) monitors implementation, handles change requests, and decides whether changes require a new ADM cycle.
Question 4: In a TOGAF-aligned enterprise, an Architecture Board is primarily responsible for which activity?
- Writing detailed technical specifications
- Enforcing architecture compliance and resolving disputes (Correct answer)
- Conducting penetration tests
- Managing project budgets
Correct answer: Enforcing architecture compliance and resolving disputes
The Architecture Board provides governance by enforcing compliance with approved architectures and arbitrating disputes between project teams and the EA.
Question 5: Which TOGAF Architecture Domain focuses on the logical and physical data assets and the data management resources of the enterprise?
- Business Architecture
- Application Architecture
- Data Architecture (Correct answer)
- Technology Architecture
Correct answer: Data Architecture
Data Architecture defines the structure of an organization's logical and physical data assets, including data management policies and resources.
Question 6: An architect must select a framework for a US Department of Defense project; which framework is mandated for DoD enterprise architecture work?
- TOGAF
- DODAF (Correct answer)
- FEAF
- Zachman
Correct answer: DODAF
DODAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework) is the mandated EA framework for all DoD architecture efforts in the United States.
CMA Enterprise Architecture Frameworks 2
A Certified Master Architect using TOGAF wants to ensure interoperability between systems.
Which TOGAF artifact best documents the interfaces and integration points between application components?