The Open Group OGEA-103 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Your role is that of a consultant to the Lead Enterprise Architect to an international supplier of

engineering services and automated manufacturing systems. It has three manufacturing plants

where it assembles both standard and customized products for industrial production

automation. Each of these plants has been operating its own planning and production

scheduling systems, as well as applications and control systems that drive the automated

production line.

The Enterprise Architecture department has been operating for several years and has mature,

well-developed architecture governance and development processes that are based on the

TOGAF Standard. The CIO sponsors the Enterprise Architecture.

During a recent management meeting, a senior Vice-President highlighted an interview where

a competitor company's CIO is reported as saying that their production efficiency had been

improved by replacing multiple planning and scheduling systems with a common Enterprise

Resource Planning (ERP) system located in a central data center. Some discussion followed,

with the CIO responding that the situations are not comparable, and the current architecture is

already optimized.

In response, the Architecture Board approved a Request for Architecture Work covering the

investigations to determine if such an architecture transformation would lead to improvements

in efficiency. You have been assigned to support the architecture team working on this project.

A well-known concern of the plant managers is about the security and reliability of driving their

planning and production scheduling from a remote centralized system. Any chosen system

would also need to support the current supply chain network consisting of local partners at

each of the plants.

Refer to the scenario

You have been asked to explain how you will initiate the architecture project.

Based on the TOGAF Standard, which of the following is the best answer?

AYou would research vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors
that are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from the
research, you would define a preliminary Architecture Vision including summary
views, high-level requirements, and high-level definitions of the baseline and target
environments from a business, information systems, and technology perspective. You
would then use that to build consensus among the key stakeholders.

BYou would conduct a pilot project that will enable vendors to demonstrate potential
off-the-shelf solutions that address the concerns of the stakeholders. Running a pilot
project will save time and money later in the process. Based on the findings of that
pilot project, a complete set of requirements can then be developed that will drive the
evolution of the architecture. Once the requirements are completed, a formal
stakeholder review should be held, and permission sought to proceed to develop the
target architecture.

CYou would hold a series of interviews at each of the manufacturing plants using the
business scenarios technique. This will allow you to understand the systems and
integrations with local partners. You would use stakeholder analysis to identify key
players in the engagement, and to understand their concerns. You will then identify
and document the key high-level stakeholder requirements for the architecture. You
will then generate high level definitions of the baseline and target architectures.

DYou would develop baseline and target Architectures for each of the manufacturing
plants, ensuring that the views corresponding to selected viewpoints address key
concerns of the stakeholders. A business case, together with performance metrics
and measures should be defined to ensure the architecture meets the business
needs. A consolidated gap analysis between the architectures will then validate the
approach and determine the capability increments needed to achieve the target state.

Answer : C

The best answer is C. You would hold a series of interviews at each of the manufacturing plants using the business scenarios technique. This will allow you to understand the systems and integrations with local partners. You would use stakeholder analysis to identify key players in the engagement, and to understand their concerns. You will then identify and document the key high-level stakeholder requirements for the architecture. You will then generate high level definitions of the baseline and target architectures.

This answer is based on the TOGAF standard, which recommends the following steps to initiate the architecture project1:

Establish the architecture project

Identify stakeholders, concerns, and business requirements

Confirm and elaborate business goals, business drivers, and constraints

Evaluate business capabilities

Assess readiness for business transformation

Define scope

Confirm and elaborate Architecture Principles, including business principles

Develop Architecture Vision

Define the Target Architecture value propositions and KPIs

Identify the business transformation risks and mitigation activities

Secure stakeholder and sponsor approval

The answer C covers most of these steps, by using the business scenarios technique to elicit and validate the business requirements, goals, drivers, and constraints, as well as the current and future states of the architecture2. The answer C also uses stakeholder analysis to identify and engage the key stakeholders, and to address their concerns and expectations3. The answer C also generates high level definitions of the baseline and target architectures, which can be used to develop the Architecture Vision and the value propositions4.

The other answers are not the best approach for architecture development, because:

Answer A focuses on researching vendor literature and conducting briefings with vendors, which is not the best way to understand the business needs and the current situation of the enterprise. Answer A also defines a preliminary Architecture Vision without involving the stakeholders or validating the requirements, which may lead to misalignment and lack of consensus.

Answer B conducts a pilot project that will enable vendors to demonstrate potential solutions, which is premature and costly at this stage of the architecture project. Answer B also does not address the stakeholder concerns or the current systems and integrations, which may result in gaps and risks. Answer B also develops the requirements after the pilot project, which may not reflect the actual business needs and goals.

Answer D develops baseline and target architectures for each of the manufacturing plants, which may not consider the enterprise-wide perspective and the potential benefits of a common ERP system. Answer D also does not involve the stakeholders or address their concerns, which may result in resistance and conflict. Answer D also does not define the business case or the performance metrics, which are essential for demonstrating the value and feasibility of the architecture.

Question 2

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

ADetermining the scope of an architecture compliance review

BAllocating resources for architecture projects

CConducting assessments of the maturity level of architecture discipline within the organization

DAchieving consistency between sub-architectures

Answer : D

One of the key responsibilities of an Architecture Board within the context of TOGAF is to achieve consistency between sub-architectures. This board is typically responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture, ensuring that it aligns with the organization's overall strategy and objectives. They play a critical role in ensuring that all sub-architectures (like Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, and Technology Architecture) work together cohesively and support the overall enterprise architecture vision and strategy.

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Question 3

Which of the following describes the practice by which the enterprise architecture is managed and controlled at an enterprise-wide level?

ACorporate governance

BArchitecture governance

CIT governance

DTechnology governance

Answer : B

According to the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, architecture governance is ''the practice by which enterprise architectures and other architectures are managed and controlled at an enterprise-wide level'' 1. Architecture governance ensures that the architecture development and implementation are aligned with the strategic objectives, principles, standards, and requirements of the enterprise, and that they deliver the expected value and outcomes. Architecture governance also involves establishing and maintaining the architecture framework, repository, board, contracts, and compliance reviews 1. The other options are not correct, as they are not the term used by the TOGAF Standard to describe the practice by which the enterprise architecture is managed and controlled at an enterprise-wide level. Corporate governance is ''the system by which an organization is directed and controlled'' 2, and it covers aspects such as leadership, strategy, performance, accountability, and ethics. IT governance is ''the system by which the current and future use of IT is directed and controlled'' 2, and it covers aspects such as IT strategy, policies, standards, and services. Technology governance is ''the system by which the technology decisions and investments are directed and controlled'' 3, and it covers aspects such as technology selection, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance. Reference: 1: TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Part VI: Architecture Governance, Chapter 44: Introduction. 2: TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Part I: Introduction, Chapter 3: Definitions. 3: TOGAF Series Guide: Using the TOGAF Framework to Define and Govern Service-Oriented Architectures, Part II: Using the TOGAF Framework to Define and Govern Service-Oriented Architectures, Chapter 5: Technology Governance.

Question 4

According to the TOGAF standard, what term describes an individual with an interest in a system?

Astakeholder

Bconsumer

Clead architect

Dsponsor

Answer : A

According to the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, a stakeholder is ''an individual with an interest in a system'' 1. A stakeholder can be anyone who is affected by the system, or who can influence or be influenced by the system. Stakeholders can have different roles, perspectives, and concerns regarding the system, and they can be internal or external to the organization. Stakeholder management is a technique that helps to identify, analyze, and engage the stakeholders of an architecture project, and to address their needs and expectations 2. The other options are not correct, as they are not the term used by the TOGAF Standard to describe an individual with an interest in a system. A consumer is ''an individual or group that uses a product or service'' 1. A lead architect is ''an individual who is responsible for leading the development of an architecture'' 1. A sponsor is ''an individual who provides funding and support for an architecture project'' 1. Reference: 1: TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Part I: Introduction, Chapter 3: Definitions. 2: TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 24: Stakeholder Management.

Question 5

Complete the following sentence. In the ADM, documents which are under development and have not undergone any formal review and approval process are called______ Documents which have been reviewed and approved are called ______

A'draft'- 'finalized'

B'draft' - 'approved'

C'concept' - 'deliverable'

D'Version 0.1' - 'Version 1.0'

Answer : B

According to the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, documents which are under development and have not undergone any formal review and approval process are called draft documents, while documents which have been reviewed and approved are called approved documents 1. Draft documents are typically marked with a version number of 0.x, indicating that they are incomplete or provisional. Approved documents are typically marked with a version number of 1.0 or higher, indicating that they have been finalized and authorized. The other options are not correct, as they are not the terms used by the TOGAF Standard to distinguish between documents under development and documents that have been reviewed and approved. The terms ''finalized'', ''concept'', ''deliverable'', and ''Version 0.1'' and ''Version 1.0'' are not specific to the TOGAF Standard, and they may have different meanings or interpretations in different contexts. Reference: 1: TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Part II: Architecture Development Method, Chapter 7: Applying Iteration to the ADM, Section 7.2.3 Document Categorization.

Question 6

Exhibit:

Consider the illustration. What are the items labelled A, B, and C?

AA-Enterprise Repository, B-Governance Repository, C-Board Repository

BA-Architecture Repository, B-Governance Repository, C-Architecture Capability

CA-Architecture Repository, B-Governing Board, C-Enterprise Capability

DA-Enterprise Repository, B-Board repository, C-Enterprise Capability

Answer : C

A-Architecture Repository: This is a part of the Architecture Metamodel that contains artifacts structured according to the metamodel. It includes the Architecture Landscape which is adopted by the enterprise and governed by certain standards and practices.

B-Governing Board: The Governing Board ensures visibility and escalation, meaning it oversees and manages the capability of the architecture landscape. It plays a crucial role in governance.

C-Enterprise Capability: This refers to how well an enterprise can execute its mission, meet business objectives or satisfy its stakeholders' needs and expectations. It's influenced by both internal factors (like resources, processes) and external ones (like market trends).

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Requirements Specification?

AIt contains an assessment of the current architecture requirements

BIt provides a set of statements that outline what a project must do to comply with the architecture

CIt is sent from the sponsor and triggers the start of an architecture development cycle

DIt defines the scope and approach to complete an architecture project

Answer : B

The Architecture Requirements Specification is one of the TOGAF deliverables that provides a set of quantitative statements that outline what an implementation project must do in order to comply with the architecture12. It is a companion to the Architecture Definition Document, which provides a qualitative view of the solution and aims to communicate the intent of the architect. The Architecture Requirements Specification provides a quantitative view of the solution, stating measurable criteria that must be met during the implementation of the architecture3. It typically forms a major component of an implementation contract or contract for more detailed Architecture Definition4. Reference:

* Deliverable: Architecture Requirements Specification - The Open Group

* Architecture Requirements Specification - Visual Paradigm Community Circle

* The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Definitions - The Open Group

* The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Architecture Requirements Specification - The Open Group

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