The Open Group OGEA-101 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 2

The Architecture Landscape is a class of information within the Architecture Repository that shows an architectural view of the building blocks that are in use within the organization today (the Baseline Architecture), as well as those that are planned for the future (the Target Architecture). The Architecture Landscape typically contains a list of the applications in use within the enterprise, along with their relationships and dependencies, as well as other relevant architectural information. The Architecture Landscape helps to identify opportunities for re-use, consolidation, or retirement of existing applications, as well as gaps or overlaps in the current or future architecture.

Reference: : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part IV: Architecture Content Framework, Chapter 34: Architecture Landscape : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part VI: Architecture Capability Framework, Chapter 47: Architecture Repository

The Implementation Governance Model is a framework that defines the roles, responsibilities, processes, and standards for governing the implementation of the target architecture. It ensures that a project transitioning into implementation also smoothly transitions into appropriate Architecture Governance, which is the practice of ensuring compliance with the enterprise architecture and its principles, standards, and goals.The Implementation Governance Model is part of the Implementation and Migration Plan, which is the output of Phase F: Migration Planning of the Architecture Development Method (ADM)12Reference:1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part II: Architecture Development Method (ADM), Chapter 21: Phase F: Migration Planning2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part VI: Architecture Capability Framework, Chapter 50: Architecture Governance

The objectives listed in the question correspond to the objectives of different phases of the TOGAF ADM (Architecture Development Method), which is a method for developing and managing an enterprise architecture1.

The ADM consists of nine phases, each with a specific purpose and output.The phases are1:

oPreliminary Phase: To prepare and initiate the architecture development cycle, including defining the architecture framework, principles, and governance.

oPhase A: Architecture Vision: To define the scope, vision, and stakeholders of the architecture initiative, and to obtain approval to proceed.

oPhase B: Business Architecture: To describe the baseline and target business architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.

oPhase C: Information Systems Architectures: To describe the baseline and target data and application architectures, and to identify the gaps between them.

oPhase D: Technology Architecture: To describe the baseline and target technology architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.

oPhase E: Opportunities and Solutions: To identify and evaluate the opportunities and solutions for implementing the target architecture, and to define the work packages and transition architectures.

oPhase F: Migration Planning: To finalize the implementation and migration plan, and to ensure alignment with the enterprise portfolio and project management.

oPhase G: Implementation Governance: To provide architecture oversight and guidance for the implementation projects, and to manage any architecture change requests.

oPhase H: Architecture Change Management: To monitor the changes in the business and technology environment, and to assess the impact and performance of the architecture.

Based on the above definitions, we can match each objective with the corresponding phase as follows:

oObjective 1: Develop the Target Data Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision.This objective is achieved inPhase C: Information Systems Architectures, where the data architecture is defined as a subset of the information systems architecture2.

oObjective 2: Develop the Target Business Architecture that describes how the enterprise needs to operate to achieve the business goals.This objective is achieved inPhase B: Business Architecture, where the business architecture is defined as a subset of the enterprise architecture3.

oObjective 3: Develop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and business value to be delivered as a result of the proposed Enterprise Architecture.This objective is achieved inPhase A: Architecture Vision, where the architecture vision is defined as a high-level description of the target architecture and its benefits4.

oObjective 4: Develop the Target Application Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision, in a way that addresses the Statement of Architecture Work and stakeholder concerns.This objective is achieved inPhase C: Information Systems Architectures, where the application architecture is defined as a subset of the information systems architecture2.

1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 5: Architecture Development Method (ADM)

2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 9: Phase C: Information Systems Architectures

3: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 8: Phase B: Business Architecture

4: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 7: Phase A: Architecture Vision

The statement 'Projects may cycle between ADM phases, in planned cycles covering multiple phases' illustrates the concept of iteration, which is the process of repeating the ADM phases or steps within a phase to refine the architecture outputs and address the changing requirements and stakeholder concerns. Iteration can occur at different levels of granularity and scope, such as within a single phase, across multiple phases, or across the entire ADM cycle. Iteration can also be applied to different architecture domains, such as business, data, application, and technology. Iteration is a key feature of the ADM that enables the development of architectures that are fit for purpose, adaptable, and responsive to change.Reference: : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 24: Applying Iteration to the ADM

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

According to the TOGAF standard, the objectives of each ADM phase are as follows1:

* Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions

o Determine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value

o Identify and group major work packages within the Architecture Roadmap

o Identify and group major implementation projects to realize the Architecture Roadmap

o Identify dependencies between increments and projects

o Estimate cost, benefit, and risk at a high level for each increment and project

o Conduct initial prioritization and sequencing of the Architecture Roadmap and projects

* Phase F: Migration Planning

o Generate the initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap, based upon the gap analysis and candidate Architecture Roadmap components from Phases B, C, and D

o Confirm the Transition Architectures with relevant stakeholders

o Create the Implementation and Migration Plan, including Transition Architectures, work packages, projects, and other activities

o Confirm and agree the Architecture Roadmap and Implementation and Migration Plan with relevant stakeholders

* Phase G: Implementation Governance

o Finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan

o Ensure conformance with the Target Architecture by implementation projects

o Perform appropriate Architecture Governance functions for the solution and any implementation-driven architecture Change Requests

o Ensure that the architecture lifecycle is maintained

o Ensure that the Architecture Governance Framework is executed

* Phase H: Architecture Change Management

o Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders

o Manage risks and issues related to the Architecture Roadmap and Implementation and Migration Plan

o Monitor the implementation projects and Transition Architectures

o Manage changes to the architecture baseline

o Manage changes to the Architecture Capability

Therefore, the correct matching of the objectives and the phases is:

* 1G: Determine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value

* 2E: Generate the initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap, based upon the gap analysis and candidate Architecture Roadmap components from Phases B, C, and D

* 3F: Finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan

* 4F: Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders

EA applies architecture principles and practices to analyze, design, plan, and implement enterprise analysis that supports digital transformation, IT growth, and the modernization of IT2. EA also helps organizations improve the efficiency, timeliness, and reliability of business information, as well as the alignment, agility, and adaptability of the architecture to the changing needs and requirements3. Therefore, the best summary of the purpose of EA is to guide effective change.

Based on the illustration, the phase of the ADM labeled as item 2 is the Implementation Governance phase. This phase provides architectural oversight for the implementation. It ensures that the implementation project conforms to the architecture. It also provides a framework for monitoring and managing the implementation.

The Implementation Governance phase involves the following activities:

Finalizing the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan

Assigning an Architecture Board to oversee the implementation

Establishing Architecture Contracts with the implementation partners

Reviewing and approving the implementation project plans and deliverables

Performing Architecture Compliance reviews to ensure alignment with the architecture

Performing Architecture Audit reviews to ensure quality and performance of the architecture

Resolving any architecture issues or change requests that arise during the implementation

Maintaining the architecture lifecycle and ensuring its continuity

The Implementation Governance phase is essential for ensuring that the architecture is realized as intended and that it delivers the expected business value and outcomes.

Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and responding to risks that may affect the achievement of the enterprise's objectives. Risk Management involves balancing positive and negative outcomes resulting from the realization of either opportunities or threats.

Reference: The TOGAF Standard | The Open Group Website, Section 3.3.3 Risk Management.