TOGAF Architecture 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In TOGAF, which architecture domain focuses on the logical representation of data assets and data management resources?
- Business Architecture
- Data Architecture (Correct answer)
- Application Architecture
- Technology Architecture
Correct answer: Data Architecture
Data Architecture defines the structure of an organization's logical and physical data assets and data management resources.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of the Architecture Repository in TOGAF?
- To store only approved architecture deliverables
- To provide a structured repository for all architecture-related artifacts (Correct answer)
- To archive deprecated technology assets
- To manage project schedules and resources
Correct answer: To provide a structured repository for all architecture-related artifacts
The Architecture Repository holds all outputs of the ADM process and provides a structured store for architecture-related artifacts at various levels of abstraction.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes a 'Building Block' in TOGAF?
- A physical server component
- A potentially reusable component of business, IT, or architectural capability (Correct answer)
- A document describing stakeholder concerns
- A governance checkpoint in the ADM
Correct answer: A potentially reusable component of business, IT, or architectural capability
A Building Block is a potentially reusable component of business, IT, or architectural capability that can be combined with other building blocks to deliver architectures and solutions.
Question 4: What distinguishes an Architecture Building Block (ABB) from a Solution Building Block (SBB)?
- ABBs are physical and SBBs are logical
- ABBs define capability requirements while SBBs represent specific implementations (Correct answer)
- ABBs are vendor-specific and SBBs are vendor-neutral
- ABBs are used only in Phase A and SBBs only in Phase E
Correct answer: ABBs define capability requirements while SBBs represent specific implementations
ABBs capture architecture requirements and guide the development of SBBs, while SBBs represent specific products or components that implement those capabilities.
Question 5: In TOGAF's content metamodel, what is an 'Architecture Principle'?
- A mandatory regulatory compliance rule
- A general rule that guides the architecture development process (Correct answer)
- A specific technology standard selected by the organization
- A financial constraint on architecture investment
Correct answer: A general rule that guides the architecture development process
Architecture Principles are general rules and guidelines that inform and support the way an organization fulfills its mission and guides architecture decision-making.
Question 6: Which TOGAF concept describes the set of resources and capabilities required to deliver or consume architecture services?
- Architecture Landscape
- Architecture Capability (Correct answer)
- Architecture Vision
- Architecture Continuum
Correct answer: Architecture Capability
Architecture Capability refers to the people, processes, information, and technology required to effectively operate an enterprise architecture practice.
Question 7: What is the role of the 'Architecture Board' in TOGAF governance?
- To write all architecture deliverables on behalf of architects
- To provide oversight, review, and governance of architecture activities (Correct answer)
- To manage daily project tasks and assign architects to projects
- To approve technology vendor contracts and licensing
Correct answer: To provide oversight, review, and governance of architecture activities
The Architecture Board oversees the implementation of the IT governance strategy and is responsible for architecture compliance and managing architecture change.
TOGAF Architecture 2
In TOGAF, which architecture domain focuses on the logical representation of data assets and data management resources?