ITA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is a challenge of misalignment between IT and business? → Inefficiencies and unmet business needs.
2. Which tool monitors data flow between systems? → Integration dashboard
3. What is the function of a switch in a network? → Connects devices in a local area network
4. Why is middleware important in integration? → Acts as a bridge between systems
5. What is a common tool for aligning IT with strategic goals? → Balanced scorecard
6. What is the role of encryption in data security? → Converts data into unreadable format
7. What is a key component of network infrastructure? → Router
8. When applying TOGAF's Architecture Compliance review, what does a 'Consistent' compliance rating indicate? → The project conforms to the spirit of the architecture but may not meet all standards
9. In the context of enterprise architecture governance, what is the primary role of an Architecture Review Board (ARB)? → To ensure architecture compliance and make decisions on architecture waivers
10. What is a zero-day vulnerability? → A security flaw with no known patch
11. What is a key benefit of business-IT alignment? → Improved business agility and performance.
12. What is the purpose of a security audit? → Assess and verify security effectiveness
13. In TOGAF, what is the primary purpose of the Architecture Vision document produced in Phase A? → To obtain approval to proceed and provide a high-level view of the target architecture
14. Which metric best evaluates IT-business alignment? → Return on Investment (ROI)
15. When defining the Technology Architecture domain within an overall Enterprise Architecture, which of the following is the primary focus? → Detailing the hardware, software infrastructure, and network components.
16. What type of cable is commonly used in Ethernet networks? → Twisted pair
17. Which policy defines how users access resources in an organization? → Access control policy
18. What does DNS do in a network? → Resolves domain names to IP addresses
19. Why is employee training essential for security? → Improves awareness and threat response
20. In TOGAF's ADM, the 'Requirements Management' process differs from other phases because it: → Is a continuous process that operates across all ADM phases
21. In the context of enterprise architecture maturity models, what does an organization at NASCIO's EA Maturity Level 3 ('Defined') typically demonstrate? → Documented and standardized EA processes across the organization
22. What is the main goal of aligning IT strategy with business objectives? → To achieve business goals through IT enablement.
23. What is the purpose of application integration? → Allows systems to communicate and collaborate
24. What technology is commonly used for real-time data integration? → API
25. In TOGAF, what is the primary output of Phase E (Opportunities and Solutions)? → An initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap
26. What is the purpose of a VLAN? → Segment network traffic logically
27. What challenge can arise in application integration? → Data format inconsistency
28. Which role typically leads efforts to align IT with business strategy? → Chief Information Officer (CIO)
29. What does MFA stand for in security? → Multi-Factor Authentication
30. Which topology uses a central hub to connect all nodes? → Star