In which phase(s) of the ADM would you deal with the actions resulting from a transformation readiness assessment?
Correct Answer: C
According to the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, a transformation readiness assessment is a technique that evaluates the preparedness of the organization to undergo a change, and identifies the actions needed to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. A transformation readiness assessment can be conducted in Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions, and the actions resulting from it can be dealt with in Phase F: Migration Planning 1. In Phase E, the transformation readiness assessment can help to identify the major implementation challenges and risks, and to define the critical success factors and key performance indicators for the architecture project. In Phase F, the actions resulting from the transformation readiness assessment can help to develop a detailed and realistic migration plan, and to address the gaps, issues, and dependencies that may affect the transition to the target architecture 1. References: 1: TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 29: Business Transformation Readiness Assessment.
Question 32
Complete the sentence. Actions arising from the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique should be incorporated in the
Correct Answer: D
The Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique is used to evaluate the readiness of the organization to undergo change and to identify the actions needed to increase the likelihood of a successful business transformation. These actions should be incorporated in the Implementation and Migration Plan, which is the detailed plan to transition from the Baseline Architecture to the Target Architecture. The Implementation and Migration Plan also includes the Transition Architectures, the Architecture Building Blocks, the Work Packages, the Implementation Governance Model, and the Architecture Contract12 References: 1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 27: Business Transformation Readiness Assessment 2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part II: Architecture Development Method (ADM), Chapter 21: Phase F: Migration Planning
Question 33
Consider the following ADM phases objectives. Objective 1-Determine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value 2-Generate the initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap, based upon the gap analysis and candidate Architecture Roadmap components from Phases B, C, and D 3-Finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan 4-Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders Which phase does each objective match?
Correct Answer: B
According to the TOGAF standard, the objectives of each ADM phase are as follows1: *Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions oDetermine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value oIdentify and group major work packages within the Architecture Roadmap oIdentify and group major implementation projects to realize the Architecture Roadmap oIdentify dependencies between increments and projects oEstimate cost, benefit, and risk at a high level for each increment and project oConduct initial prioritization and sequencing of the Architecture Roadmap and projects *Phase F: Migration Planning oGenerate the initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap, based upon the gap analysis and candidate Architecture Roadmap components from Phases B, C, and D oConfirm the Transition Architectures with relevant stakeholders oCreate the Implementation and Migration Plan, including Transition Architectures, work packages, projects, and other activities oConfirm and agree the Architecture Roadmap and Implementation and Migration Plan with relevant stakeholders *Phase G: Implementation Governance oFinalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan oEnsure conformance with the Target Architecture by implementation projects oPerform appropriate Architecture Governance functions for the solution and any implementation-driven architecture Change Requests oEnsure that the architecture lifecycle is maintained oEnsure that the Architecture Governance Framework is executed *Phase H: Architecture Change Management oEnsure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders oManage risks and issues related to the Architecture Roadmap and Implementation and Migration Plan oMonitor the implementation projects and Transition Architectures oManage changes to the architecture baseline oManage changes to the Architecture Capability Therefore, the correct matching of the objectives and the phases is: *1G: Determine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value *2E: Generate the initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap, based upon the gap analysis and candidate Architecture Roadmap components from Phases B, C, and D *3F: Finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan *4F: Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders References: 1: The TOGAF Architecture Development Method
Question 34
Consider the image showing basic architectural concepts. What are items A and B?
Correct Answer: A
The image shows a diagram that illustrates the basic concepts of architecture description as defined by the ISO /IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 standard1, which is also adopted by the TOGAF standard2. According to the ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 standard, an architecture description is a work product used to express an architecture, and it consists of one or more architecture views1. An architecture view is a representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns, and it conforms to an architecture viewpoint1. An architecture viewpoint is a specification of the conventions for constructing and using an architecture view to address specific stakeholder concerns1. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, which identifies the items labeled as "A" and "B" in the image as an architecture viewpoint and an architecture view, respectively. References: 1: ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2011 - Systems and software engineering - Architecture description1 2: TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Part IV: Architecture Content Framework - 31. Architectural Artifacts2
Question 35
What is defined as the effect of uncertainty on objectives?
Correct Answer: B
Risk is defined as the effect of uncertainty on objectives, according to the ISO 31000 standard, which provides principles and guidelines for risk management1 Risk can be positive or negative, depending on whether the uncertainty affects the achievement or the failure of the objectives. Risk can also be expressed in terms of likelihood and impact, which indicate the probability and the consequence of the risk occurrence. Risk management is the coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk. Risk management is an integral part of the TOGAF standard, as it helps to identify, assess, and treat the risks that may affect the architecture development and implementation2 References: 1: ISO 31000:2018, Risk management - Guidelines, Clause 3.1 2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 32: Risk Management
