TOGAF TOGAF Architecture Governance 2

Question 1

What are the four levels of the Architecture Governance hierarchy in TOGAF?

Accepted Answer

Corporate, IT, Architecture, Design

Answer

TOGAF describes four governance levels: Corporate Governance, IT Governance, Architecture Governance, and Design Governance, each with increasing specificity.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an 'Architecture Compliance Review' in the ADM?

Accepted Answer

To assess conformance of a project's architecture with the enterprise architecture

Answer

An Architecture Compliance Review formally assesses whether a project's architecture conforms to the enterprise architecture standards and principles.

Question 3

What categories of compliance outcomes can result from an Architecture Compliance Review?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant, Consistent, Compliant, Conformant, Fully Conformant, Non-conformant

Answer

TOGAF defines compliance outcomes ranging from Irrelevant (architecture doesn't apply) through degrees of conformance to Non-conformant (fails to meet requirements).

Question 4

What is the role of the 'Chief Architect' or 'Lead Architect' in TOGAF governance?

Accepted Answer

To chair the Architecture Board and oversee the architecture governance process

Answer

The Lead/Chief Architect typically chairs the Architecture Board and is responsible for overseeing the architecture governance process and ensuring architecture quality.

Question 5

In TOGAF, what triggers an Architecture Compliance Review during the ADM?

Accepted Answer

A project reaching a defined milestone, typically before implementation begins

Answer

Architecture Compliance Reviews are triggered at defined project milestones, typically at key checkpoints before major implementation phases begin.

TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework Practice Test

TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework Practice Test

TOGAF TOGAF Architecture Governance 2