Consider the following statement:
Separate projects may operate their own ADM cycles concurrently, with relationships between the different projects
What does it illustrate?

Correct Answer:C
The statement illustrates iteration and the ADM. Iteration is the technique of repeating a process or a phase with the aim of improving or refining the outcome. Iteration allows for feedback loops and adaptations at any point in the architecture development and transition process. Separate projects may operate their own ADM cycles concurrently, with relationships between the different projects, to address different aspects or levels of the architecture in an iterative manner. Reference: The TOGAF® Standard | The Open Group Website, Section 3.1 Introduction to the ADM.

Which of the following best describes a purpose of the Gap Analysis technique?

Correct Answer:D
Gap analysis is a technique that is used to validate an architecture by highlighting the shortfall between the Baseline Architecture and the Target Architecture. One of the purposes of gap analysis is to identify missing functions that are either deliberately omitted, accidentally left out,or not yet defined in the Target Architecture. Missing functions are marked as gaps that need to be filled by developing or procuring the building blocks.

Consider the following ADM phases objectives.
Objective:
* 1. Develop the Target Data Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision
* 2. Develop the Target Business Architecture that describes how the enterprise needs to operate to achieve the business goals
* 3. Develop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and business value to be delivered as a result of the proposed Enterprise Architecture
* 4. Identify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures
Which phase does each objective match?

Correct Answer:C
•Phase A: Architecture Vision
oDevelop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and business value to be delivered as a result of the proposed Enterprise Architecture
oDefine the scope and boundaries of the architecture engagement oIdentify the key stakeholders and their concerns and expectations
oDefine the Architecture Vision statement and the Architecture Definition Document oObtain approval and commitment from the sponsors and stakeholders
•Phase B: Business Architecture
oDevelop the Target Business Architecture that describes how the enterprise needs to operate to achieve the business goals
oDefine the Baseline Business Architecture, if not available
oPerform a gap analysis between the Baseline and Target Business Architectures oDefine candidate roadmap components for the Business Architecture
oResolve impacts across the Architecture Landscape
•Phase C: Information Systems Architecture
oDevelop the Target Data Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision
oDevelop the Target Application Architecture that supports the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision
oDefine the Baseline Data and Application Architectures, if not available oPerform a gap analysis between the Baseline and Target Data and Application Architectures
oDefine candidate roadmap components for the Information Systems Architecture oResolve impacts across the Architecture Landscape
•Phase D: Technology Architecture
oDevelop the Target Technology Architecture that enables the Information Systems Architecture and the Architecture Vision
oDefine the Baseline Technology Architecture, if not available
oPerform a gap analysis between the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures oIdentify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures
oResolve impacts across the Architecture Landscape
Therefore, the correct matching of the objectives and the phases is:
•1C: Develop the Target Data Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision
•2B: Develop the Target Business Architecture that describes how the enterprise needs to operate to achieve the business goals
•3A: Develop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and business value to be delivered as a result of the proposed Enterprise Architecture
•4D: Identify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Technology Architectures
References: 1: The TOGAF Architecture Development Method