TOGAF Enterprise Architecture 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which TOGAF ADM phase is responsible for defining the Target Business Architecture?
- Phase A: Architecture Vision
- Phase B: Business Architecture (Correct answer)
- Phase C: Information Systems Architectures
- Phase D: Technology Architecture
Correct answer: Phase B: Business Architecture
Phase B develops the Target Business Architecture, including processes, organization, and information flows needed to support the business strategy.
Question 2: In TOGAF, what is the primary purpose of the Architecture Repository?
- To store source code for enterprise applications
- To hold all architecture-related work products and reference materials (Correct answer)
- To manage project schedules and timelines
- To track IT service desk tickets
Correct answer: To hold all architecture-related work products and reference materials
The Architecture Repository stores architectural work products, reference models, standards, and the Architecture Landscape across all levels.
Question 3: What does the TOGAF concept of 'Architecture Landscape' refer to?
- The physical data center floor plan
- The three levels of architecture abstraction: Strategic, Segment, and Capability (Correct answer)
- A visual diagram of network topology
- The organizational chart of the architecture team
Correct answer: The three levels of architecture abstraction: Strategic, Segment, and Capability
The Architecture Landscape represents architectures at three levels of abstraction—Strategic, Segment, and Capability—providing different views for different stakeholders.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes a 'Gap Analysis' in the TOGAF ADM?
- An analysis of budget shortfalls in IT projects
- A comparison of the Baseline and Target Architectures to identify differences (Correct answer)
- A review of missing documentation in the architecture repository
- An audit of security vulnerabilities in the current systems
Correct answer: A comparison of the Baseline and Target Architectures to identify differences
Gap Analysis identifies the differences (gaps) between the Baseline Architecture and the Target Architecture, guiding what work must be done to transition.
Question 5: In the TOGAF framework, what is an 'Architecture Building Block' (ABB)?
- A physical server component in the data center
- A reusable component that captures architecture requirements and directs the design of Solution Building Blocks (Correct answer)
- A completed software module ready for deployment
- A financial cost model for architecture initiatives
Correct answer: A reusable component that captures architecture requirements and directs the design of Solution Building Blocks
Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs) define what capabilities are required, guiding the design of Solution Building Blocks (SBBs) which implement those capabilities.
Question 6: What is the role of the 'Architecture Board' in TOGAF governance?
- To write the code for enterprise systems
- To oversee implementation and control of enterprise architecture (Correct answer)
- To manage vendor contracts for IT procurement
- To conduct performance reviews of IT staff
Correct answer: To oversee implementation and control of enterprise architecture
The Architecture Board is responsible for reviewing and governing the implementation of enterprise architecture, ensuring compliance and managing architecture change requests.
Question 7: Which TOGAF ADM phase produces the Architecture Roadmap as a key deliverable?
- Phase A: Architecture Vision
- Phase B: Business Architecture
- Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions (Correct answer)
- Phase G: Implementation Governance
Correct answer: Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions produces the Architecture Roadmap, which identifies work packages, projects, and transition architectures needed to move from baseline to target.
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture 2
Which TOGAF ADM phase is responsible for defining the Target Business Architecture?