Architecture Principles Flashcards

What are the four components of a TOGAF architecture principle statement?

Answer: Name, Statement, Rationale, Implications

TOGAF defines every principle as consisting of exactly four components: Name, Statement, Rationale, and Implications.

Which quality of an architecture principle means it remains unchanged despite shifts in business conditions?

Answer: Stable

Stability ensures that principles are not changed every time conditions shift; they are durable guides that evolve only through deliberate governance.

What does the 'Primacy of Principles' principle state in TOGAF?

Answer: All IT decision-making is guided by principles, and deviations require a formal exception

'Primacy of Principles' states that all IT decisions are guided by the agreed principles and that anyone wishing to deviate must obtain a formal exception.

Which four types of architecture principles does TOGAF recognize?

Answer: Business, Data, Application, and Technology

TOGAF recognizes four principle types — Business, Data, Application, and Technology — each aligned with a major architecture domain.

'Data is an Asset' is an example of which TOGAF principle type?

Answer: Data Principle

'Data is an Asset' is a classic TOGAF Data principle that recognizes organizational data has measurable value and must be managed accordingly.

What is the primary purpose of the 'Rationale' component in a TOGAF principle statement?

Answer: To highlight the business benefits of adhering to the principle

The Rationale emphasizes the business benefits of adhering to the principle and is written to persuade stakeholders of the principle's value.

A principle is considered 'robust' when it:

Answer: Enables good quality decisions to be made even in difficult situations

A robust principle provides clear enough guidance that practitioners can make good decisions even when the situation is complex or ambiguous.