TOGAF Architecture Principles

Question 1

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

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Name, Statement, Rationale, Implications

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Goal, Objective, Metric, Action

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Vision, Mission, Strategy, Tactic

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Input, Process, Output, Feedback

Question 2

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

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Stable

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Robust

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Complete

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Consistent

Question 3

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

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

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Architecture principles override all other business decisions unconditionally

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The most senior architect has final say on how principles are interpreted

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Only the Architecture Board may create or revoke principles

Question 4

Which four types of architecture principles does TOGAF recognize?

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Business, Data, Application, and Technology

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Strategic, Tactical, Operational, and Technical

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Enterprise, Domain, Solution, and Component

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Organizational, Process, Information, and Infrastructure

Question 5

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

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Data Principle

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Business Principle

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Application Principle

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Technology Principle

Question 6

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

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To highlight the business benefits of adhering to the principle

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To define who must comply with the principle

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To list technical requirements for implementation

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To describe consequences of violating the principle

Question 7

A principle is considered 'robust' when it:

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Enables good quality decisions to be made even in difficult situations

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Has been approved by executive management and signed off

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Can automatically handle a wide variety of exceptions

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Has been in continuous use for more than two years