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TOGAF Architecture Governance Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of an 'Architecture Vision' from a governance perspective?

    Answer: To obtain commitment from stakeholders and establish the scope and constraints for the governance of the architecture engagement

    The Architecture Vision establishes stakeholder commitment and defines the scope and constraints that will govern the entire architecture engagement.

  2. Which TOGAF governance mechanism ensures that completed architecture work is captured and available for reuse?

    Answer: The Architecture Repository

    The Architecture Repository serves as the governance mechanism for capturing, organizing, and making available completed architecture assets for reuse across the enterprise.

  3. What does TOGAF recommend regarding the governance of the 'transition' between architecture states?

    Answer: Transition Architectures should be formally defined and governed as interim target states

    TOGAF recommends formally defining and governing Transition Architectures as recognized interim states, ensuring each step toward the target is governed and measurable.

  4. What is the relationship between Architecture Governance and IT Governance in TOGAF?

    Answer: Architecture Governance is a subset of IT Governance, which is itself a subset of Corporate Governance

    In TOGAF's governance hierarchy, Architecture Governance operates within and supports IT Governance, which in turn operates within Corporate Governance.

  5. What is the TOGAF concept of 'Fitness for Purpose' in the context of Architecture Contracts?

    Answer: The architecture deliverable meets the agreed criteria and is suitable for its intended use

    Fitness for Purpose in Architecture Contracts means that the deliverable meets the agreed quality criteria and is genuinely suitable for its intended architectural use.

  6. What is a key governance challenge that the TOGAF Architecture Board must balance?

    Answer: Balancing architectural consistency and control with the need for business agility and project pragmatism

    The Architecture Board must balance the need for architectural consistency and standards compliance with the business need for agility, speed, and pragmatic project delivery.