TOGAF Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which component of the Architecture Repository contains the TOGAF standard itself and other reference models? → Reference Library
2. What is the TOGAF definition of 'Enterprise' in the context of enterprise architecture? → Any collection of organizations that has a common set of goals
3. In the TOGAF content metamodel, which entity represents a valuable quality or state that stakeholders want the enterprise to achieve? → Goal
4. Which TOGAF ADM phase would an architect revisit if a major regulatory change requires significant updates to an already-approved Target Architecture? → Phase H: Architecture Change Management
5. A Solution Building Block (SBB) in TOGAF is best defined as: → A component that fulfills one or more ABBs using specific products, systems, or services
6. Which TOGAF role is typically responsible for defining the communications plan for architecture stakeholders? → Architecture Lead / Chief Architect
7. What does the TOGAF architecture repository mean? → A collection of documents and models that describe the enterprise architecture
8. A TOGAF practitioner needs to communicate the architecture to C-level executives. Which type of architecture view is most appropriate? → A high-level Strategic Architecture view using simplified diagrams
9. Which TOGAF ADM phase produces the Architecture Roadmap as a key deliverable? → Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
10. Which artifact type in TOGAF is used to document relationships between two or more architecture elements in a grid format? → Matrix
11. Which of the following is not a preliminary ADM architecture concept example? → Acquire new system and technology i the market every year
12. What are the three categories of content defined in the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework? → Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks
13. Which TOGAF document defines the overall governance framework for the architecture function within an organization? → Architecture Governance Framework
14. The Architecture Definition Document (ADD) in TOGAF primarily serves to: → Document the details of the architecture being developed, spanning all relevant ADM phases
15. What is the central hub of the ADM cycle that all phases revolve around? → Requirements Management
16. Which of the following describes the final stage or phase of the ADM sequence? → Architecture Change Management
17. Which TOGAF term describes the formal record of an architecture decision, its rationale, and its implications? → Architecture Decision Record
18. What is the purpose of the Architecture Compliance Review conducted during Phase G? → To check that implementation projects conform to the defined architecture
19. Which TOGAF content metamodel concept captures the difference in architectural elements between a Baseline and Target Architecture? → Gap
20. In TOGAF, what is the primary output of Phase A (Architecture Vision)? → The Architecture Vision document and Statement of Architecture Work
21. In TOGAF, which concept describes the relationship between generic and specific solutions on a spectrum from foundation to organization-specific? → Enterprise Continuum
22. Which of the following best describes a 'Building Block' in TOGAF? → A potentially reusable component of business, IT, or architectural capability
23. Which of the following describes the concept of 'Architecture Debt' risk in a TOGAF-governed enterprise? → It accumulates when projects deviate from the target architecture to meet short-term needs
24. What is the purpose of the 'Governance Log' in the Architecture Repository? → To record all governance activity including compliance assessments and change requests
25. What exactly does TOGAF's Architecture Development Method (ADM) entail? → A process for developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture
26. In TOGAF, what triggers an Architecture Compliance Review during the ADM? → A project reaching a defined milestone, typically before implementation begins
27. In TOGAF, which architecture domain focuses on the logical representation of data assets and data management resources? → Data Architecture
28. In TOGAF, which term describes a contractually specified work product that must be reviewed, agreed upon, and signed off by stakeholders? → Architecture Deliverable
29. Which ADM phase produces the detailed Implementation and Migration Plan? → Phase F
30. Which ADM phase defines the target Business Architecture to support the Architecture Vision? → Phase B