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)

Answer

The Operational Viewpoint (OV) in DoDAF describes the tasks, activities, operational elements, and resource flows required to conduct operations.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Solution Building Blocks (SBBs)

Answer

Solution Building Blocks (SBBs) in TOGAF represent specific products or components that fulfill Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs) and can be directly implemented in the enterprise.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Documented and standardized EA processes across the organization

Answer

At NASCIO EA Maturity Level 3 (Defined), organizations have documented, standardized, and communicated EA processes that are consistently applied across the enterprise.

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?

Accepted Answer

Application Architecture

Answer

Application Architecture in TOGAF defines the individual application systems deployed, their interactions, and their relationships to core business processes of the organization.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Technology Standardization

Answer

Technology Standardization as an EA principle advocates for reducing the variety of technology components to lower maintenance costs, simplify support, and improve integration across the enterprise.

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ITA Enterprise Architecture Frameworks 2