Enterprise Architecture Flashcards
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In TOGAF, which document formally initiates an Architecture Development Cycle?
Answer: Request for Architecture Work
A Request for Architecture Work is a document issued by a sponsor to the architecture organization, formally triggering the start of an architecture development cycle.
What is the TOGAF definition of 'Capability Architecture'?
Answer: A highly detailed, precise architecture of a specific ability the enterprise needs to achieve
Capability Architecture is one of the three Architecture Landscape levels, describing with precision the architecture needed to support a specific business capability.
Which TOGAF deliverable documents the agreement between the development organization and the sponsor on the work to be done?
Answer: Statement of Architecture Work
The Statement of Architecture Work defines the scope, approach, and plan for the architecture work, representing an agreement between the architecture organization and sponsor.
In TOGAF, what is the purpose of the 'Transition Architecture'?
Answer: An intermediate state between Baseline and Target that represents a realistic stepping stone
Transition Architectures represent realistic intermediate states that help the enterprise incrementally move from the Baseline to the Target Architecture.
Which element of TOGAF's Architecture Content Framework classifies work products as either deliverables, artifacts, or building blocks?
Answer: Content Metamodel
The Content Metamodel within the Architecture Content Framework defines the types of work products (deliverables, artifacts, building blocks) and their relationships.
What is the TOGAF ADM Phase H primarily concerned with?
Answer: Managing architecture change requests and maintaining architecture vitality
Phase H: Architecture Change Management ensures the architecture remains relevant by managing change requests and monitoring the environment for changes requiring architectural response.
In TOGAF, which concept describes the relationship between generic and specific solutions on a spectrum from foundation to organization-specific?
Answer: Enterprise Continuum
The Enterprise Continuum classifies architecture and solution artifacts from generic foundation architectures (e.g., TRM) to organization-specific architectures on a spectrum.