CMA Technology and Platform Analysis 2

Question 1

Which cloud deployment model gives an organization exclusive use of infrastructure operated solely for that organization, either on-premises or hosted by a third party?

Accepted Answer

Private cloud

Answer

A private cloud is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization, offering greater control and security.

Question 2

In enterprise architecture, what does a Technology Reference Model (TRM) primarily provide?

Accepted Answer

A taxonomy and vocabulary for technology components and standards

Answer

A TRM provides a common taxonomy and vocabulary to describe and categorize technology components and standards used across the enterprise.

Question 3

Which architectural pattern routes all client requests through a single entry point that enforces cross-cutting concerns such as authentication, rate limiting, and logging?

Accepted Answer

API gateway

Answer

An API gateway acts as the single entry point for client requests and handles cross-cutting concerns like authentication and rate limiting.

Question 4

When evaluating a NoSQL document store versus a relational database for a new platform, which factor most strongly favors the document store?

Accepted Answer

Need to store semi-structured data with variable schemas

Answer

Document stores excel at handling semi-structured or schema-flexible data, which is their primary advantage over relational databases.

Question 5

A master architect is analyzing a legacy system that uses tight coupling between components. Which quality attribute is MOST negatively impacted by tight coupling?

Accepted Answer

Modifiability

Answer

Tight coupling reduces modifiability because changes to one component force cascading changes in dependent components.

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CMA Technology and Platform Analysis 2