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 CONTENTS
1 Instructions...................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Examination.................................................................................................................................... 4
3 ARS WTfS .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . . ... . . .. .. .. . .. . .. ... . .. .. .. .. ... . ... .. .. . ... . ... .. .. .. .. . .... .. .,.....................................................15

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 1 INSTRUCTIONS
This is a simple multiple choice txt. This t si should be taken as a closed book tesc There is
one correct answer for each question, scoring 1 poizit You need to score 24 or more points' out
ofa maximum of 40 to pass this tesc

2 EX/tMINATiON

Sect1on 1: Basic Concepts

0uest1on :
Which éne of the following best descfibes T0GAF7
A. A framework and method for architecture development
B. An architeeture pattern
C. A business model
D . A oethod Io r deve1op1ng Technology Arch1te«tures only
E. A method to r IT Governance

guest1on:
Nh1ch part of the TOGAF document prov1<Ies a number of arch1tecture
development phases, together with narratives for each phase7
A. Part I : Int roduct1on
B. Part II: Architecture Development Method
C. Part III : ADH Gu1del1nes and Techn1qués
D.-Part Ig: Architecture Content Framework
E. Part V: Enterpr1se Cont1nuum

guest1on :
Acco rd1ng to TOSAF, aft of the fottow1ng a re suggested elements of an
arch1tecture f raneuork, except
A. A common vocabulary
B. A 11st of reconaended standards
C. A method for designing an infomation system in terms of buitdinblocks
D. ’A set of structures which .can be used to develop a broad range of
arch1tectures
A sys*em E. l1fecycle method for software eng1neer1ng
development
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 5ect1on 2: Core Concezsts

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Ouestion:
Wh1ch of the TOGAF arch1tecture development phases 1ncludes the development
of Data and Appl1cat1on Arch1tectures?
A. Phase A
B. Phase B
C. Phase C
D. Phase D
E. Phase E

Question:
Mhlch one of the following is a work product that is contractually
specified,
locally reviewed , and s1gned off by the stakeholders?
A. An artifact
B. A build1ng block
C. A catalog
D. A deliverable
E. A matr1x
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guest1on :
Complete the sentence: The Enterprise Continuum is
A. an arch1tecture f rame /ork
B. a database of ” open 1ndust ry standards
C. a techn1cal reference model
D. a method for a rch1tecture development
E. a model for c1ass*fy1ng art1facts
Section 3. Introduct1on to the ADB

guest1on :
Nhlch one of the fo11ow1ng does TOSAF recoucend be created to address
1ntegrat1on between federated arch1tectures 7

A. An Architecture Repos1tory
B. An Enterpr1se Cont1nuum
C. An Integrated Infomatio, Infrastructure Reference Mode{
D. A meta - a rchltectu re fraoeuo rk
E. A technical reference modet
Quest1on :
Which one of the following is the reasen why the first execution of an ADM
cycle w111 be more d1ff1cu1t than later cyclesI
A. Because management is not familiar with the ADM process
B. Because there are few archite’cture assets available
C. Because oi lack of governance
D. Because of insufficient trained architecture practitioners
E. Becpuse the baseline architeclure must be fully defined across
the enterprise

Question:
As architecture deliverables and work products created in ooe ADM phase are
modified by subsequent phases, how does TOGAF su9gest tracking the changes7
A. Change control committee
B. Oocument checkpoints and journaling
C. Publish and subscribe system
D. ’Version numbers
E. Workflow management system’
Section 4: The Enteror1se Continuum and Tools

Question: ’
Complete the sentence: Architecture Building Blocks that are viewed as
being at the right-hand side of the Architecture Continuum are
A. Strategic Architectures
B. Foundation Architectures
C. Industry Arch1tectures
O. Common Systems Architectures
E. OFganization-Specific Architectures
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Question:
Which one o† the following is a view of the Architecture,Repésitory
that provides methods for classifying architecture and solution artifacts
as they evolve?
A. Architecture Landscape
B. Arch1tecture Governance Repos1tory
C. Enterprise Cont1nuum
D. Governance Log
E. Standards Inforztiat1on Base '

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Question:
Which one of the following represents the detailed construction of the
architectures defined in the Architecture Continuum7
A. Architecture Building Blocks
B. Conceptual Models
C . Foundation Architectures
D . Reference Nodels
E . Solu tion Bu11d1ng Blocks
Item 13
Question:
An o rgan1zatlon has bought a \a rge ente rp rise appl1cat1on . As a resu\ I , wh1ch
of the following could be included in the organization’s Solutions Continuum?
A. A reference implementation of the Foundation Architecture
B. A reference implementation of the Technical Reference Model
for the organization
C. Architecture Building Blocks for the organizations’ Industry-
Specific Architecture
D. Detailed pricing information about the purchased products
E. Product infomation for purchased products
Section 9: ADM Phases

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Question:
Comp fete the sentence: Att. of the fo1to\ving a re technotogy - re1ated drlvers
for a rchltectu re Change Requests , except

A. asset management reduct1ons

cost
B. new technology
reports
C. standards initiatives
D. strategic change
E . technology w1thd
rawal
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Quest ion :
In Phase C, Information Systems Archltectures , wh1ch one of the fo1low1ng
describes a top-down design bnd bottom-up implementation approach?
A. Archltecture devel opment 1n both donna 1ns 1s done concur rentl y
B. Des1gn and ImpleTflenta tion a re executed 1n reverse o rde r
C . Design 1s centered on the devel opment of the Technology Arch1tecture
1. ¥/hen the design wo rk 1s comple ted , 1nplenentatlon wo rk proceeds s
tartlng with the Technology domaln
E . The a rch1tecture design work 1s re - facto red f requently to 1'ac111tate
at1gnment w1th the exls ti ng techno1 ogy inf rast ructu re

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Question:
The app roach of the P ref 1m1na ry Phase is about deft n1ng ’ 'where, what,
why, who, and how we do a rchltecture ' ' In the ente rp rise concerned .
Wh*ch one of the following 1s 0{LZ correct?
A. "Whe re" can be seen as scoping the enterprise concerned
B. "Why" can be seen as the key d r1ve rs and elements in the context of the
organization
C. "Who" can be seen as defining the sponsor responsible for
performing the architectural work
D. "How" 1s determined by the f rameworks set ecu ed and the methodologies that
a re po1ng to be used
Item 17
Question:
In which phase of the ADN s houtd a consol1dated gap analys1s f rom Phases B - D
be cond ucted?

A. Phase E
B . Phase F
C . Phase G
D . Phase H
E . Requirement s Management
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0»es th on :
Which one of the following is NOT an objective of Phase E: Opportunities and
SO T NJ UOP S *

A. To review target business objectives and capabilities, consolidate

gaps, and organize groups of building blocks to address those
capabilities
B. To review and confirm the enterprise's current parameters for and
ability to absorb change
C. To derive a series of Transition Architectures that deliver business value
and opportunities
D. To develop a set of Architecture Contracts to implement the
architecture defined in Phases B, C, and D
E. To generate and gain consensus on an outline Implementation and
Migration Strategy
Item I9
Ouestion:
Which one of the following is NOT part of the approach to the Preliminary
Phasey
A. Defin1ng the enterpr1se
B . Identifying key d rivers and elements in the o rgan1zat1onal context
C. Defining Archltectu re Cont racts
D . Defin1ng the f ramewo rk to be used
E . Defin1ng the requ1renents fo r architecture wo rk

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 Question :
In which phase of the TOGAF ADM are migration projects prioritized by
conducting a costfbenefit assessment7
A. Phase E ’’
B. Phase F
C. Phase G
0. Phase H
E. Requirements Management

guest1on :
Complete the sentence: Phase A is initiated upon receiQt of
.A. approval from the Chief Infomation Officer
B. a directive from the Chie† Executive Officer
C. a Request for Architecture Uork from t0e sponsoring organization
D. the Requirements Analysis document
E. the Iltlplementatlon and Nlgrat1on Plan
Item 22
0uest1on :
Complete the sentence: Business Architecture is the first
architecture activity undertaken since

A. it focuses on identifying and defining the key applications used

in the enterprise
B. it provides knowledge that is a pFerequisite for Undertaking work
in the other architecture domains
C. it defines the physical realization of an architectural solution
D. it finalizes the Architecture Vision and Architecture Definition
Documents
E. it mobilizes supporting operations to support the ongoing
architecture development
Section 6 : ADH Gn1de11nes and Techn1ques ’

Item 23
0uest1on :
Complete the sentence: According to TOGAF, Capability-Based Planning is
A. a tactical planning technique that enhances systpm perfomaoce
B. focused on bus1ness outcomes
C. focused on staff1ng and huaan resource management issues
D. focused on t:echn1ca1 capab111t1es
E. not relevant to IT architecture

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Question:
In wRich phase of the ADM is an initial asfessment of 8vsinesa
Transfomation Readiness performedt
A. Prel1n1nary Phase
&. Phase A
C. Phase B
D. Phase E
E. Phase F
Item 25
Ouestlon:
Uhich of the following is defined. as the risk categorization af*er the
implementation of mitigating actionst
A. Actual Level of ktsk
B. Initial Level of Risk
C. Res1dual Level of R1sk
D. St rateg1c Level of Rtsk

Ouestion :
\fh1ch one of the to11ow1ng does f{gI apply th arch1tecture pr1ncl ples ?
A. A pr1nc1ple 1s a genera 1 rule or gu1del1ne
B. A pr1nc1p1e 1s trans1ent and updated frequently
C. An IT princ1p1e provides guidance on .the use and dept oyaent of IT
resources
0. TOGAF def1nes a standard way of desc rlb1ng a prlnc1ple
E. A principle statement should be succinct and unambiguous
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Question:
lat is the recommended technlgué for identifying and understanding the
bushes s requ1rements that an arch1tecture must add ress2
A. Architecture p r1nc1ples
B, Bus1ness scenar1os
C . Gap analys1s
D . R1Sk management ‹
c. Stakeholder management
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Question:
Gap analysis is a key step in validating the. arcHitectuFe in Phase
B: Business Architecture. Which one of the following statements is
truer
A. Gap analys1s h1ght1ghts serv1ces that a re ava1tabte
B. Gap analysis highlights the impacts of change
C. Gap analysis highlights services that are yet to be procured
O. Gap analysis id4ntifies areas whe’re the Data Architecture needs to change
E. Gap analysis can be used to resolve conflicts amongst different viewpoints
Section 7: Architecture Governance

Item 29
Question:
Complete the sentence: According to TOGAF, the costs of estab ishlng an
Architecture Board can be more than offset by the savings that accrue
f ron
A. conducting performance appraisals on architecture staff
8. conducting project design reviews to ensvre {o w defect density
in the source code
C. ensuring that new systems are introduced to the.productio.n environment
in a managed chanqe process
D. facilitating the adoption.of advanced technologies
E. preventing one-off solutions and uncbnstrained development
Item 3B
Question:
TOGAF defines levels of architecture confomance. Wich of the following
should be used to describe a situation where somB features in an
architecture specification have not. been implemented,' but'tñose that
have are in accordance with the specifications
A. Compliant
B. Contomant
E. Cons1stent
D . I r relevant
E. Non-confomant

Oueition:
Which Architecture Governancp process ensures that regulatory
requirements are being met2
A. Bus1ness cofitrol
B. Coapl1ance
C. D1spensat1on
D . Enu1ronment management
E. Po11cy management

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quest1on :
When applying the ADM with thé Architecture Vision to establish an
Architectyre Capability, wtich phase does TOGAF Part VII recommend define
the structure of the organization's Architecturé Repositoryt
A. Appl1catlon Arch1tecture
B. Bus1ness Arch1tecture
C. Data Architecture
D. Prel1rr1nary Phase
E. Technology Arch1tecture ,
Section 8: Arch1tecture ” V1ews, Vlewoolnts . and Stakeholders

0Uestl on : ”
Views and viewpoints are used by 'an architect to capture or model
the design of a system architecture. Which one of the following
statements is true7
A. A vlew is the perspect1ve oJ' an 1nd1v1dha1 stakehb1der
B. . A vieupo1nt *s the perspect1ve of an 1nd1v1dua1 stakeholder
C. Different stakeholders always share'the same views
D. Different stakeholders always share the same viewpoints
Item 34
Question:
Stakeholders and their concerns are key concepts 1n TOGAF . /h1ch one of the
lot lowing statements 1s false?
A. Concerns are ’key 1nterests that are cruc1ally 1nportant to stakeholders
B. . Concerns should be SNART and have speclf1c met r1cs
C. Stakeholders can be 1nd1v1dua1s, téans , or organ1zat1ons
D. Stakeholders have key. rod es In, o r concerns ,about, the system
SecC1on 9 ‹ Bu1td1no Blocks

Item 35
question:
In the TOGAF Bu11d1ng Block example , how. a re the cand1date bu11d1ng blocks
1dent1f1ed la r Phases B› : C, and D?
A. By cseating a request for procurement
B. By creating a short list of suitable products
C. By def1n1ng a Base11ne Arch1tecture deme r1pt on
D. By defining a Solution Architecture description
E. By selectin9 Fe-usable building blocks from the Architecture Repository
 Buest1on:
Which one of the following best describes the content of am Architecture
Bu1td1ng 8lock7
A. Defined implementation
B. Fundamental functionality
C. Products and componénts dsed to implement the. funct1onal1ty
0. Product or vendor-aware
E. Spec1f1c funct1onal1ty
Sect1on 10 • ADD Det1verab1es '

0uest1on : ,
Which one of the following 3tatemébts does f9I correctly describe
arcfi1tecture del1verables ?
A. They are consumed and prdduced across the ADM cycle
B. They are #ef1ned th avoid tailoring *he inputs and outputs of
the ADM cycle
C. They a re typ1cally contractual work products of an a rch1tecture project
D. . They are usual1y reviewed and s1gned off by the stakeholders
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' Question:
Meat TOGAF deliverable 1dent1f1es changes that are .needed. to the current
arch1tecture reqo1reaents and spec1f1cat1on, and also documents the
1opl1cat1ons of changed
A. Arch1tecture V141on
8. Reqtil resents z«›ract Asses,sment
C. Gap analys1s results
D. Architecture Landscape
E. Arch1tecture Roadmap
Section 11: TOGAF ReJ'erence Hodels

Question:
Which of the following best describes the purpose oD the TRM?
A. To prov1de a gener1c f rabeuork for IT governance
B. To r ov1de a v1sua1 model, .and . core. terolno1rigy for ’geñertc platform
services
€. To provide a list of standards
D. To prov1de a method fo« dev”e1opm,ent
arch1tecture
E. To ” prov1de a system erfg1neeriñg. viewpoint oti a poss1ble solut1on
 Item 40
Question:
Where does the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model fit
in terms of the Enterprise Continuum2

A. Common Systems Architectures

B. Foundation Architectures
C. Industry Architectures
D. 0r9anization-Specific Architectures

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