The Open Group The Open Group Certifications OGEA-103 Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  Complete the sentence The TOGAF standard covers the development of four architecture domains. Business. Data, Technology and__________________.

  A. Segment

  B. Transition

  C. Capability

  D. Application

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The TOGAF standard covers the development of four architecture domains:

  Business, Data, Technology and Application. These domains represent different aspects of an enterprise's architecture and provide a consistent way of describing, analyzing, and designing them. Reference: The TOGAF Standard | The Open

  Group Website, Section 2.2 Architecture Development Method (ADM).

• Question 2:

  What component of the Architecture Repository represents architecture requirements agreed with the Architecture Board?

  A. Reference Library

  B. Architecture Capability

  C. Architecture Requirements Repository

  D. Governance Log

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: The Architecture Requirements Repository stores all the requirements that are output of the architecture development cycle, as well as the requirements that are input to the architecture development cycle1. The Architecture Requirements Repository includes the following types of requirements1: Stakeholder Requirements: These are the high-level requirements and expectations of the stakeholders, derived from the business drivers, goals, and objectives. They are captured and refined in the Architecture Vision phase and the Requirements Management phase. Architecture Requirements: These are the detailed requirements that specify what the architecture must do or deliver to meet the stakeholder requirements. They are derived and refined in the Business, Information Systems, and Technology Architecture phases. Implementation and Migration Requirements: These are the detailed requirements that specify what the implementation and migration projects must do or deliver to realize the architecture. They are derived and refined in the Opportunities and Solutions and Migration Planning phases. The Architecture Requirements Repository is used to manage the architecture requirements throughout the architecture lifecycle, ensuring their traceability, consistency, and compliance1. The Architecture Board is the authority that reviews and approves the architecture requirements, as well as the architecture deliverables and artifacts, as part of the architecture governance process2. References: 1: Architecture Requirements Repository 2: Architecture Board

• Question 3:

  Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Roadmap?

  A. It provides for effective communication of the end architecture project to the stakeholders

  B. It is sent from the sponsor and triggers the start of an architecture development cycle

  C. It forms the basis of a contractual agreement between the sponsor and the architecture organization

  D. It lists work packages on a timeline showing progress towards the Target Architecture

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The purpose of the Architecture Roadmap is to provide a high-level view of how the Baseline Architecture will transition to the Target Architecture over time. It lists work packages on a timeline showing progress towards the Target Architecture, as well as dependencies, risks, and benefits. The Architecture Roadmap forms part of the Implementation and Migration Plan and guides the execution of the architecture projects. References: https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch/chap20.html

• Question 4:

  When considering the scope of an architecture, what dimension considers to what level of detail the architecting effort should go?

  A. Project

  B. Breadth

  C. Depth

  D. Architecture Domains

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: The scope of an architecture is the extent and level of detail of the architecture work. The scope of an architecture can be defined along four dimensions:

  project, breadth, depth, and architecture domains. The project dimension considers the boundaries and objectives of the architecture project, such as the time frame, budget, resources, and deliverables. The breadth dimension considers the

  coverage and completeness of the architecture across the enterprise, such as the organizational units, business functions, processes, and locations. The depth dimension considers the level of detail and specificity of the architecture, such as

  the granularity, abstraction, and precision of the architectural elements and relationships. The architecture domains dimension considers the aspects or segments of the architecture, such as the business, data, application, and technology

  domains.

  Therefore, the depth dimension is the one that considers to what level of detail the architecting effort should go.

  References: : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 25: Architecture Scope : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III:

  ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 25.2: Scope Dimensions : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 25.2.1: Project, Breadth, Depth, and Architecture Domains

• Question 5:

  Consider the following ADM phases objectives.

  

  Which phase does each objective match?

  A. 1F-2G-3F-4F

  B. 1E-2F-3E-4G

  C. 1G-2E-3F-4E

  D. 1F-2F-3E-4G

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: 1E: To identify delivery vehicles (projects programs portfolios) that will deliver the Target Architecture 2F: To confirm readiness and ability to undergo change 3E: To determine whether an incremental approach is required and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value 4G: To perform appropriate governance functions while the solution is being implemented Reference: The TOGAF-Standard | The Open Group Website, Section

  3.2 ADM Phases.

• Question 6:

  Which of the following is a responsibility of an Architecture Board?

  A. Conducting assessments of the maturity level of architecture discipline within the organization

  B. Allocating resources for architecture projects

  C. Creating the Statement of Architecture Work

  D. Establishing targets for re-use of components

  Correct Answer: D

  https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch/chap41.html

• Question 7:

  Which of the following are the four purposes that typically frame the planning horizon, depth and breadth of an Architecture Project, and the contents of the EA Repository-?

  A. General Foundational Subordinate and Superior Architecture

  B. Segment, Capability. Enterprise and End-to-end Target Architecture

  C. Avant-Garde Big-Bang, Discreet and Cohesive

  D. Strategy Portfolio Project Solution Delivery

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Strategy Portfolio Project Solution Delivery are the four purposes that typically frame the planning horizon, depth and breadth of an Architecture Project, and the contents of the EA Repository. They correspond to different levels of abstraction and granularity in the architecture development process. Reference: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - The Open Group, Section 2.4 Architecture Repository.

• Question 8:

  Complete the sentence. Actions arising from the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment technique should be incorporated in the

  A. Architecture Requirements Specification

  B. Architecture Roadmap

  C. Implementation Governance Model

  D. Implementation and Migration Plan

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: 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 9:

  Which of the following best describes the need for the ADM process to be governed?

  A. To enable development of reference architectures

  B. To verify that the method is being applied correctly

  C. To enable a fast response to market changes

  D. To permit the architecture domains to be integrated

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: According to the TOGAF standard, the need for the ADM process to be governed is to ensure that the architecture development and implementation activities are conducted in a consistent, coherent, and compliant manner1. Governance provides the means to verify that the method is being applied correctly and effectively, and that the architecture deliverables and artifacts meet the quality and standards criteria1. Governance also enables the management of risks, issues, changes, and dependencies that may arise during the ADM process1. Some of the benefits of governing the ADM process are2: Improved alignment of the architecture with the business strategy and objectives Enhanced stakeholder engagement and communication Increased reuse and integration of architecture assets and resources Reduced complexity and duplication of architecture efforts Increased agility and adaptability of the architecture to changing needs and requirements Improved compliance and auditability of the architecture outcomes and outputs References: 1: Architecture Governance 2: Architecture Governance Benefits

• Question 10:

  What is the purpose of the Preliminary Phase?

  A. Developing an Enterprise Architecture Capability.

  B. Describing the target architecture.

  C. Defining the Enterprise Strategy.

  D. Identifying the stakeholders and their requirements.

  Correct Answer: A

  References: 1: Preliminary Phase 2: Enterprise Architecture Capability