CPSA Architecture Fundamentals and Roles 3

Question 1

According to iSAQB CPSA-F, which of the following is a key characteristic of a 'good' software architecture?

Accepted Answer

It achieves required quality attributes while meeting functional requirements

Answer

A good architecture fulfills functional requirements while achieving the required quality attributes such as performance, security, and maintainability appropriate to the system's context.

Question 2

A software architect must balance multiple conflicting quality goals. Which approach best represents the architect's role in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Negotiate trade-offs with stakeholders based on business priorities

Answer

Architects facilitate stakeholder discussions to prioritize and trade off competing quality attributes based on real business needs and constraints.

Question 3

What is the role of 'fitness functions' in evolutionary architecture?

Accepted Answer

Automated checks that verify the architecture meets defined quality and structural criteria

Answer

Fitness functions are automated mechanisms (tests, metrics, monitors) that continuously verify that the architecture conforms to defined quality and structural properties.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'technical debt' from an architectural perspective?

Accepted Answer

The future rework cost incurred by choosing an expedient solution over a better approach

Answer

Technical debt is the implied future cost of rework resulting from choosing a faster or easier solution now instead of a better long-term approach.

Question 5

In the context of CPSA, what does 'architecture communication' primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

Conveying architectural decisions, rationale, and structures to relevant stakeholders appropriately

Answer

Architecture communication means conveying architectural structures, decisions, and their rationale to different stakeholder groups using appropriate notations and levels of detail.

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CPSA Architecture Fundamentals and Roles 3