SAP SAP Certifications P_SAPEA_2023 Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  As the Chief Enterprise Architect of your company you have been asked by the CIO to apply agile principles instead of following the sequential phases of TOGAFS ADM. How do you respond?

  A. The SAP EA Framework combines the sequential approach of the TOGAF?ADM with agile principles Agile principles are included and can be applied only to Application Architecture. Therefore, the SAP EA Framework is especially suitable for organizations that follow agile principles.

  B. It is reasonable to apply an agile methodology for the most urgent tasks and switch to the process as guided by the SAP EA Framework later, as long as the fundamental IT architecture is not affected Collecting "low-hanging fruit, and realizing instant value before using the SAP EA Framework, and ensuring an overall successful transformation is possible.

  C. It is essential to fully understand the business needs and to successfully review the business architecture with critical stakeholders before going to the next phase. In the implementation phase, agile approaches can naturally provide quick wins, constant progress, and the benefit of early validation. The phased approach, during architecture definition phases, avoids double work and will lead to overall better results.

  D. The TOGAF?ADM already embraces agile principles within and across phases and generally follows a cyclic approach. The SAP EA Framework builds on that and is especially suitable for organizations that follow agile principles.

  Correct Answer: D

  The TOGAF?ADM is a cyclic process that allows for iteration and feedback within and across phases. It also supports the use of agile methods in the implementation phase, such as Scrum or Kanban. The SAP EA Framework is based on the TOGAF?ADM and extends it with SAP-specific content and best practices. Therefore, both frameworks are suitable for organizations that follow agile principles. Verified References: SAP Enterprise Architect | SAP Learning, SAP Certified Professional - SAP Enterprise Architect

• Question 22:

  The online marketing channel is targeted only to individual customers, who should be able to choose any of the 50 combinations that Wanderlust offers for its electric cars. Every confirmed online order must be first checked for ready stock availability and, if unavailable, must go for production scheduling. As Chief Enterprise Architect of Wanderlust, along with the SAP Enterprise Architect, you have identified Lead to Cash (L2C) as the key E2E process. However, you have found out that the SAP Reference Business Architecture content has several Business Process Variants of the L2C process, from which you are supposed to choose one suitable variant for Wanderlust's product range and business model. Which of the following combinations of L2C Business Process Variants and business reasons are the most suitable? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

  A. Variant: Lead to Cash-B2C with Make to Stock/Business reason: Each individual customer may order their preferred variant, which may be available in existing stock and met from there.

  B. Variant: Lead to Cash-B2B with Make to Order/Business reason: Each corporate customer may order different variants, which can be produced only upon receipt of customer order.

  C. Variant: Lead to Cash - Business to Business (B2B) with Make to Stock Business reason: Each corporate customer may order in bulk for the same variants repeatedly, which may be available in existing stock and met from there.

  D. Variant: Lead to Cash - Business to Consumer (B2C) with Make to Order Business reason: Each Individual customer may order their preferred variant, which can be produced upon receipt of customer order, if stock is not readily available.

  Correct Answer: AD

  A. Variant: Lead to Cash-B2C with Make to Stock/Business reason: Each individual customer may order their preferred variant, which may be available in existing stock and met from there.

  D. Variant: Lead to Cash - Business to Consumer (B2C) with Make to Order Business reason: Each Individual customer may order their preferred variant, which can be produced upon receipt of customer order, if stock is not readily available. This is because the online marketing channel is targeted to individual customers (B2C) who should be able to choose any of the 50 combinations (Make to Order if not in stock or Make to Stock if in stock).

• Question 23:

  A custom web application developed with SAPUI5 and running on SAP Business Technology Platform uses large custom data objects deployed in a central data store (SAP HANA Cloud). The solution architect of the application is unsure about which tools to use for integration of this data from different SAP Sources into the central data store and asks you as the Enterprise Architect for guidance. Under which conditions is a data-oriented integration approach (Data Integration) preferable to other integration styles?

  A. The data objects are built with data from different SAP and non-SAP sources that change infrequently and are available from REST and Message APIs (event-driven systems).

  B. If the data objects are built with data from different SAP and non-SAP sources that can be structured and unstructured, change with high frequency, and need to be cleansed, correlated and partly newly calculated.

  C. If the data objects are built with data from different SAP and non-SAP sources that can be structured and unstructured, change with high frequency, and need to be newly calculated.

  Correct Answer: B

  Data-oriented integration is a method of integrating data from different sources into a single data store. This approach is often used when the data is heterogeneous, meaning that it comes from different sources and in different formats. Data-

  oriented integration can also be used when the data is frequently updated, as it allows for the data to be updated in real time.

  The following are some of the benefits of using data-oriented integration:

  It can help to improve the performance of applications that access the data. It can help to reduce the complexity of the integration process.

  It can help to improve the quality of the data.

  However, data-oriented integration can also be more complex to implement than other integration styles.

  The conditions under which data-oriented integration is preferable to other integration styles are:

  When the data is heterogeneous and comes from different sources.

  When the data is frequently updated.

  When the data needs to be cleansed, correlated, and partly newly calculated. In the case of the custom web application, the data objects are built with data from different SAP and non-SAP sources that can be structured and unstructured,

  change with high frequency, and need to be cleansed, correlated, and partly newly calculated. Therefore, a data-oriented integration approach is preferable to other integration styles.

• Question 24:

  Green Elk and Company is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry machinery. The former company slogan "Elk always runs has recently been changed to "Elk feeds the world". One of Green Elk's strategic goals is to increase its revenue in the emerging markets of China, India, and other parts of Asia by 80% within three years. This requires a new business model that caters to significantly smaller farms with limited budgets. The CIO asks you, the Chief Enterprise Architect, to present an Architecture Roadmap that addresses the business challenge. According to the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, what is the best answer?

  A. Create a work breakdown structure to identify milestones, key deliverables and resources to outline the planned transformation.

  B. Reuse the artifacts of previous phases as input for creating roadmaps. Focus on the Target Architecture and define an application architecture roadmap.

  C. Reuse the artifacts of previous phases as input for creating roadmaps. Focus on the Business Strategy Map with business capabilities and initiatives and define a business architecture roadmap

  D. Reuse the artifacts of previous phases as input for creating roadmaps. Start with a roadmap construction table, by defining initiatives and business outcomes, and detailing the business capabilities and solutions, to create two versions of a roadmap (outcome- based and application-specific)

  Correct Answer: D

  The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF) defines an Architecture Roadmap as a "high-level plan that describes the sequence of activities and deliverables required to achieve the target architecture." The roadmap should be based

  on the artifacts of the previous phases of the EAF, such as the Business Strategy Map, the Solution Concept, and the Baseline Business and Solution Architecture. The first step in creating an Architecture Roadmap is to define the initiatives

  that will be needed to achieve the target architecture. These initiatives should be aligned with the business outcomes that the organization is trying to achieve. The next step is to detail the business capabilities and solutions that will be

  needed to support the initiatives. This will help to ensure that the roadmap is realistic and achievable. Finally, the roadmap should be created in two versions: an outcome-based roadmap and an application-specific roadmap. The outcome-

  based roadmap will show how the initiatives will achieve the business outcomes. The application-specific roadmap will show how the solutions will be implemented.

  By following these steps, you can create an Architecture Roadmap that will help you to achieve your organization's strategic goals.

  Here are some of the benefits of creating an Architecture Roadmap:

  It can help you to visualize the sequence of activities and deliverables required to achieve your goals.

  It can help you to identify dependencies between activities and deliverables. It can help you to track progress and to make adjustments as needed. It can help you to communicate your plans to stakeholders. Therefore, an Architecture

  Roadmap can be a valuable tool for managing complex transformations.

  According to the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, which is a methodology and toolset by the German multinational software company SAP that helps enterprise architects define and implement an architecture strategy for their

  organizations, the steps involved in creating an Architecture Roadmap are:

  Reuse the artifacts of previous phases as input for creating roadmaps. The previous phases of the architecture development cycle are: architecture vision, business architecture, information systems architecture, and technology architecture.

  The artifacts of these phases provide the information and guidance for defining the scope, objectives, stakeholders, requirements, constraints, and solutions of the architecture project. Some of the artifacts that can be reused for creating

  roadmaps are: stakeholder map, business strategy map, solution strategy, solution context diagram, solution component diagram, solution application use- case diagram, solution value flow diagram, etc.

  Start with a roadmap construction table, by defining initiatives and business outcomes, and detailing the business capabilities and solutions. A roadmap construction table is a tool that helps to structure and organize the information and

  elements that are needed to create a roadmap. It consists of four columns:

  initiatives, business outcomes, business capabilities, and solutions. Initiatives are the strategic actions or projects that are planned to achieve the business goals and drivers. Business outcomes are the measurable results or benefits that are

  expected from implementing the initiatives. Business capabilities are the skills, resources, and competencies that are required or need to mature to support the initiatives and outcomes. Solutions are the products or services that are used or

  delivered to enable the capabilities and outcomes. Create two versions of a roadmap (outcome-based and application-specific). A roadmap is a visual representation of the transition architectures that will move the organization from its current

  state (baseline architecture) to its desired future state (target architecture). A roadmap shows the sequence and timing of the transition architectures, as well as the deliverables, resources, and risks associated with each transition

  architecture. There are two types of roadmaps that can be created:

  outcome-based and application-specific. An outcome-based roadmap focuses on the business outcomes that are achieved by implementing the transition architectures. An application-specific roadmap focuses on the solutions or applications

  that are implemented or changed by the transition architectures. The other options (A, B, C) are not correct for how to present an Architecture Roadmap that addresses the business challenge because they either skip or misrepresent some of

  the steps in creating an Architecture Roadmap. For example:

  Option A is not correct because it does not include reusing the artifacts of previous phases as input for creating roadmaps, which is an important step to ensure alignment and consistency with the architecture project. It also suggests creating

  a work breakdown structure instead of a roadmap construction table, which is not a tool in this framework.

  Option B is not correct because it does not include creating two versions of a roadmap (outcome-based and application-specific), which is an important step to provide different perspectives and levels of detail for the roadmap. It also suggests

  focusing on the target architecture instead of the transition architectures, which is not a logical approach since the latter determine how to achieve the former. Option C is not correct because it does not include starting with a roadmap

  construction table, which is an important step to structure and organize the information and elements that are needed to create a roadmap. It also suggests focusing on the business strategy map instead of the initiatives and outcomes, which

  is not a sufficient level of detail for creating a roadmap.

• Question 25:

  Why is it useful to create Transition Architectures in the Application Architecture domain?

  A. They structure complex application architectures that require multiple changes to existing independent applications and/or the rollout of new applications. Considered applications/solutions do NOT depend on the existence of others.

  B. They reduce the total number of solution components in the target state of complex application architectures that require multiple changes of existing applications and/or rollout of new applications. All applications/solutions do NOT depend on the existence of others.

  C. They structure complex application architectures that require multiple changes of existing interdependent applications and/or the rollout of new applications. Some applications/solutions depend on the existence of others.

  Correct Answer: C

  According to the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, which is a methodology and toolset by the German multinational software company SAP that helps enterprise architects define and implement an architecture strategy for their

  organizations, Transition Architectures are intermediate states between the Baseline Architecture (the current situation) and the Target Architecture (the desired future state). Transition Architectures describe how to move from one state to

  another in a feasible and manageable way, taking into account the constraints and dependencies of the project. Transition Architectures are useful for structuring complex application architectures that require multiple changes of existing

  interdependent applications and/or the rollout of new applications. Some applications/solutions depend on the existence of others, meaning that they cannot be implemented or operated without the presence or functionality of other

  applications/solutions. For example, a new application that relies on data from an existing application, or an existing application that needs to be integrated with a new application. By creating Transition Architectures, enterprise architects can:

  Define and prioritize the sequence and timing of the changes and rollouts that are needed to achieve the Target Architecture.

  Identify and mitigate the risks and issues that might arise during the transition process, such as technical, operational, or organizational challenges. Communicate and align with the stakeholders and sponsors of the project, such as business

  owners, users, developers, vendors, etc. Monitor and control the progress and performance of the project, and ensure that it meets the requirements and expectations of the project.

  Transition Architectures are useful in the Application Architecture domain because they can help to structure complex application architectures that require multiple changes of existing interdependent applications and/or the rollout of new

  applications. In some cases, it may be possible to make changes to existing applications independently of each other. However, in many cases, changes to one application will require changes to other applications. This is because

  applications often depend on each other for data or functionality.

  Transition Architectures can help to identify these dependencies and to plan the changes to the applications in a way that minimizes the impact on the business. They can also help to ensure that the changes are made in a consistent and

  orderly fashion. The following are some of the benefits of using Transition Architectures in the Application Architecture domain:

  They can help to improve the visibility of complex application architectures. They can help to identify dependencies between applications. They can help to plan the changes to applications in a way that minimizes the impact on the business.

  They can help to ensure that the changes are made in a consistent and orderly fashion.

  Therefore, Transition Architectures can be a valuable tool for managing complex application architectures.

• Question 26:

  Which runtime environments does SAP directly support an SAP BTP?

  A. SAP BTP, Cloud Foundry environment/SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), ABAP environment/SAP BTP, Kyma runtime

  B. Kubemetes/SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), ABAP environment C. OpenJDK for Java applications/Openshift for Kubernetes

  Correct Answer: A

  SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a suite of cloud-based platform- as-a-service (PaaS) offerings from SAP. BTP provides a variety of runtime environments for running applications, including:

  SAP BTP, Cloud Foundry environment: This is a popular runtime environment for running Java, Node.js, and Python applications.

  SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), ABAP environment: This is a runtime environment for running ABAP applications.

  SAP BTP, Kyma runtime: This is a runtime environment for running Kubernetes- based applications.

  In addition to these runtime environments, BTP also provides a number of other services, such as:

  Database services: BTP provides a variety of database services, including SAP HANA, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

  Messaging services: BTP provides a variety of messaging services, such as SAP Cloud Platform Integration and SAP Cloud Platform Event Mesh. Storage services: BTP provides a variety of storage services, such as SAP Cloud Platform

  Object Storage and SAP Cloud Platform File Storage. BTP is a comprehensive platform that provides a variety of services for running applications and managing data. The different runtime environments available in BTP allow you to choose

  the right environment for your specific needs.

  SAP BTP supports multiple runtime environments for different purposes and skill sets. A runtime environment is any runtime that hosts applications and services. An SAP BTP environment provides integration into the SAP BTP account

  model, cockpit, and permissions management10. The following are the runtime environments that SAP directly supports on SAP BTP:

  SAP BTP, Cloud Foundry environment: This environment allows you to create polyglot cloud applications in Cloud Foundry. It supports various programming languages, such as Java, Node.js, Python, Go, and PHP. It also provides a code-tocontainer packaging and deployment model, platform-managed application security patching and updates, automatic application routing, load balancing, health checks, and multilevel self-healing. It also supports the Cloud Application

  Programming Model (CAP), which is an opinionated framework for developing business applications.

  SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), ABAP environment: This environment allows you to create ABAP-based cloud applications within the Cloud Foundry environment. It supports the ABAP programming language and the ABAP

  RESTful Programming Model (RAP), which is a framework for developing RESTful services and user interfaces. It also provides an integrated development lifecycle and enables you to reuse existing on-premise ABAP assets.

  SAP BTP, Kyma runtime: This environment provides a fully managed cloud-native Kubernetes application runtime based on the open-source project "Kyma". It supports various programming languages and models, such as Node.js, Python,

  Go, Java, CAP, and serverless functions. It also provides a built-in service mesh, eventing framework, API gateway, service catalog, and service binding capabilities. It enables you to develop highly scalable, microservice-based applications

  and user-centric process extensions. Verified References: 10: https://help.sap.com/docs/btp/architecture-and-development- guide-for-industry-cloud-solutions/runtimes-environments-and-programming-models | :

  https://help.sap.com/docs/btp/sap-business-technology-platform/environments

• Question 27:

  When creating an application architecture roadmap, the WHAT and WHERE are defined in a rather straightforward way, while the WHOM may differ by context. Multiple roadmap clusters may apply a variety of WHOM dimensions. For example, procurement vs. asset management. Which of the following definitions are correct? Note. There are 3 correct answers to this question.

  

  A. Asset Classes/Vehicles, Production Machines, Office Equipment

  B. Material Groups/Products, raw materials. Spare parts/Direct Materials, indirect materials

  C. Groups of Persons/Permanent Staff, Contracted Staff, Students/Business Expense/Operational expenditure/Capital expenditure

  D. Working model/Home office, head quarter, affiliate

  Correct Answer: ABD

  A. Asset Classes/Vehicles, Production Machines, Office Equipment

  B. Material Groups/Products, raw materials. Spare parts/Direct Materials, indirect materials

  D. Working model/Home office, head quarter, affiliate These groups correctly define different contexts or 'WHOM' dimensions in an application architecture roadmap. Option C is incorrect because "Business Expense/Operational expenditure/Capital expenditure" does not fit into the category of "Groups of Persons".

• Question 28:

  Which of the following roles are missing from Wanderlust's current Enterprise Architecture practice structure? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

  A. Data Architect

  B. Architecture Board

  C. Application Architect

  D. Business Architect

  Correct Answer: AB

  Wanderlust's current Enterprise Architecture practice structure includes the following roles:

  Business Architect: This role is responsible for understanding the business requirements and translating them into technical requirements. Application Architect: This role is responsible for designing and implementing applications that meet

  the business requirements. Technical Architect: This role is responsible for designing and implementing the underlying infrastructure that supports the applications. However, the structure is missing the following roles:

  Data Architect: This role is responsible for designing and managing the data architecture. This includes defining the data models, data warehouses, and data lakes.

  Architecture Board: This role is responsible for overseeing the Enterprise Architecture practice and ensuring that it is aligned with the business goals. The Architecture Board is responsible for setting the overall direction of the Enterprise

  Architecture practice and ensuring that it is aligned with the business goals. The Board also provides oversight and guidance to the other roles in the practice. The Data Architect is responsible for designing and managing the data

  architecture. This includes defining the data models, data warehouses, and data lakes. The Data Architect also works with the Business Architect to ensure that the data architecture meets the business requirements.

  The absence of these two roles in Wanderlust's current Enterprise Architecture practice structure suggests that the practice is not fully mature. The addition of these roles would help to ensure that the practice is more effective and aligned

  with the business goals.

• Question 29:

  In the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, which of the following artifacts are part of the opportunities and solution phase? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.

  A. Business Architecture Roadmap

  B. Work Breakdown structure

  C. Implementation Roadmap

  D. Application Architecture Roadmap

  E. Migration plan

  Correct Answer: BCE

  The Opportunities and Solutions phase of the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF) is concerned with defining the target architecture and developing a roadmap for implementation. The following artifacts are typically produced in this

  phase:

  Business Architecture Roadmap: This artifact describes the sequence of activities and deliverables required to achieve the target business architecture. Implementation Roadmap: This artifact describes the sequence of activities and

  deliverables required to implement the target solution architecture. Migration Plan: This artifact describes the steps involved in migrating from the current architecture to the target architecture. The Work Breakdown Structure and the

  Application Architecture Roadmap are typically produced in the subsequent phases of the EAF, namely the Implementation and Migration phases.

  Here is a table that summarizes the different artifacts and the phases in which they are typically produced:

  

• Question 30:

  As a result of solution mapping, business capabilities might require services which partners have implemented in SAP BTP. Which SAP components and services, if any, are required to integrate such BTP partner services with an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system (hybrid scenario)?

  A. SAP HANA Cloud Connection, and the corresponding SAP Data Provisioning Agent, to make the on-premises system available to applications and services in a given SAP BTP sub account. Preferably use the SAP BTP Destination Service.

  B. No other components are required to make an SAP on-premise backend system securely accessible over SAP BTP SAP BTP automatically establishes secure connections in SAP backend systems.

  C. SAP Cloud Connector to make the on-premises system available to applications and services in a given SAP BTP sub account. Preferably use the SAP BTP Destination Service in combination with Cloud Connector.

  Correct Answer: C

  In a hybrid scenario, where business capabilities require services which partners have implemented in SAP BTP and an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system, the following SAP components and services are required to integrate such BTP partner services with the on-premise system: SAP Cloud Connector: The SAP Cloud Connector is a software component that allows you to connect your on-premise SAP systems to SAP BTP. The Cloud Connector provides a secure connection between your on-premise system and SAP BTP, and it also makes your on-premise system available to applications and services in SAP BTP. SAP BTP Destination Service: The SAP BTP Destination Service is a service that provides a single point of entry for accessing on-premise systems from SAP BTP. The Destination Service makes it easy to manage and secure connections to on- premise systems, and it also provides a way to federate data from different on- premise systems. In order to integrate BTP partner services with an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system, you will need to install the SAP Cloud Connector on your on-premise system and register the Cloud Connector with SAP BTP. You will also need to create a destination in the SAP BTP Destination Service for your on-premise system. Once you have done this, you will be able to access the on-premise system from applications and services in SAP BTP. It is important to note that you can also use other SAP components to integrate on-premise systems with SAP BTP. However, the SAP Cloud Connector and the SAP BTP Destination Service are the most commonly used components for this purpose. To integrate BTP partner services with an on-premise SAP S/4HANA system, you need to use the SAP Cloud Connector, which is a reverse proxy that establishes a secure connection between your on-premise system and your SAP BTP subaccount5. The Cloud Connector acts as a bridge between your on-premise network and a trusted subaccount on SAP BTP6. It allows you to access resources in your on-premise network from applications running on SAP BTP without exposing your internal landscape to the internet7. To simplify the configuration and consumption of the Cloud Connector connection, you can use the SAP BTP Destination Service, which is a service that allows you to define and manage destinations for accessing remote systems from applications running on SAP BTP8. A destination is a set of properties that contains information such as the URL, authentication method, proxy type, and additional parameters of a remote system9. By using the Destination Service, you can centrally manage and securely store the connection details of your on-premise system and consume them from your BTP partner services.