ITA Enterprise Architecture Frameworks 2

Question 1

The Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) uses 'viewpoints' to organize architectural data. Which DoDAF viewpoint describes operational activities, tasks, and resource flows?

Accepted Answer

Operational Viewpoint (OV)

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Systems Viewpoint (SV)

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Capability Viewpoint (CV)

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Project Viewpoint (PV)

Question 2

Which TOGAF concept refers to reusable, packaged solutions that provide specific business functions and can be assembled to build complete enterprise architectures?

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Solution Building Blocks (SBBs)

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Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs)

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Architecture Patterns

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Reference Models

Question 3

In the context of enterprise architecture maturity models, what does an organization at NASCIO's EA Maturity Level 3 ('Defined') typically demonstrate?

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Documented and standardized EA processes across the organization

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Ad hoc processes with no formal EA documentation

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Quantitative management and measurement of EA processes

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Continuous optimization and improvement of EA practices

Question 4

The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) categorizes architectures into four domains. Which domain specifically addresses the software applications, their interactions, and relationships to business processes?

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Application Architecture

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Business Architecture

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Data Architecture

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Technology Architecture

Question 5

Which enterprise architecture principle states that technology decisions should be made to minimize the diversity of technology components across the enterprise?

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Technology Standardization

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Interoperability

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Vendor Independence

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Scalability

Question 6

In TOGAF, what is the primary output of Phase E (Opportunities and Solutions)?

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An initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap

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The Target Architecture document

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The Architecture Definition Document

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The Stakeholder Map and engagement plan

Question 7

Which framework was specifically developed by the US Government to provide a common approach to federal IT planning and investment, incorporating five reference models aligned to government services?

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FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework)

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DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework)

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TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

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MODAF (Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework)