OGEA-103 Free Practice Test

- (Topic 2)
Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
You are working as Chief Enterprise Architect at a large Internet company. The company has many divisions, ranging from cloud to logistics. The company has grown rapidly, expanding from initially selling physical books and media to a range of services including an online marketplace, live-streaming. eBooks. and cloud services.
Overall management of the numerous divisions has become challenging. Recent high- profile projects have overrun on budget and under delivered, damaging the company's reputation, and adversely impacting its share price. There is a widely held view within the executive management that the organization structure has played a major role in these project failures.
The company has an established Enterprise Architecture program based on the TOGAF standard, sponsored jointly by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CEO has decided that the company needs to reorganize its divisions around artificial intelligence and machine learning with a focus on automation. The CEO has worked with the Enterprise Architects to create a strategic architecture for the reorganization, including an Architecture Vision, together with definitions for the four domain architectures. This sets out an ambitious vision of the future of the company over a three-year period. This includes a set of work packages and includes three distinct transformations.
The CIO has made it clear that prior to the approval of the detailed Implementation and Migration plan, the EAteam will need to assess the risks associated with the proposed architecture. He has received concerns from key stakeholders across the company that the proposed reorganization may be too ambitious and there is doubt whether it can produce sufficient value to warrant the risks.
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You have been asked to recommend an approach to satisfy these concerns. Based on the TOGAF Standard, which of the following is the best answer?

1. A. The Enterprise Architects should evaluate the organization's readiness to undergo chang
2. B. This will allow the risks associated with the transformations to be identified, classified, and mitigated fo
3. C. This should include identifying dependencies between the set of changes, including gaps and work packages.It will also identify improvement actions to be worked into the Implementation and Migration Pla
4. D. The business value, effort, and risk associated for each transformation should be determined.
5. E. The Enterprise Architects should bring together information about potential approaches and produce several alternative target transition architecture
6. F. They should then investigate the different architecture alternatives and discuss these with stakeholders using the Architecture Alternatives and Trade-offs techniqu
7. G. Once the target architecture has been selected, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to determine the Transition Architecture
8. H. A value realization process should then be established to ensure that the concerns raised are addressed.
9. I. Establishing interoperability in alignment with the corporate operating model will ensure risks are minimize
10. J. The Enterprise Architects should apply an interoperability analysis to evaluate any potential issues across the architectur
11. K. This should include the development of a matrix showing the interoperability requirement
12. L. These can then be included within the transformation strategy embedded in the target transition architecture
13. M. The Enterprise Architects should then finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the Implementation and Migration Plan.
14. N. Before preparing the detailed Implementation and Migration plan, the Enterprise Architects should review and consolidate the gap analysis results from Phases B to This will identify the transformations required to achieve the proposed Target Architectur
15. O. The Enterprise Architects should then assess the readiness of the organization to undergo change and determine an overall direction to address and mitigate risks identifie
16. P. The Transition Architecture should then be planned to use a state evolution table.

Correct Answer: A
The Business Transformation Readiness Assessment is a technique that can be used to evaluate the readiness of the organization to undergo change and to identify the actions needed to increase the likelihood of a successful business transformation. This technique can help to address the concerns of the key stakeholders about the risks and value of the proposed reorganization. The technique involves assessing the following aspects of the organization: vision, commitment, capacity, capability, culture, and communication. Based on the assessment, the risks associated with the transformations can be identified, classified, and mitigated for. The technique also helps to identify the dependencies between the set of changes, including gaps and work packages, and the improvement actions to be worked into the Implementation and Migration Plan. The technique also supports the determination of the business value, effort, and risk associated for each transformation, which can be used to prioritize and sequence the work packages and the Transition Architectures1 References: 1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 27: Business Transformation Readiness Assessment

- (Topic 2)
Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
Your role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a multinational company that manufactures electronic components. The company has several manufacturing divisions located worldwide and a complex supply chain. After a recent study, senior management have stated a concern about business efficiency considering the company's multiple data centers and duplication of applications.
The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF architecture development method in its EA practice. In addition to the EA program, the company has severalmanagement frameworks in use, including business planning, project/portfolio management, and operations management. The EA program is sponsored
by the CIO.
A strategic architecture has been defined to improve the ability to meet customer demand and improve management of the supply chain. The strategic architecture includes the consolidation of multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications that have been operating independently in the divisions' production facilities.
Each division has completed the Architecture Definition documentation to meet its own specific manufacturing requirements. The enterprise architects have defined a set of work packages that address the gaps identified. They have identified the value produced, effort required, and dependencies between work packages to reach a farget architecture that would integrate a new ERP environment into the company.
Because of the risks posed by change from the current environment, the architects have recommended that a phased approach occurs to implement the target architecture with several transition states. The overall implementation process is estimated to take several years.
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You have been asked what the next steps are for the migration planning. Based on the TOGAF standard which of the following is the best answer?

1. A. You conduct a series of Compliance Assessments to ensure that the architecture is being implemented according to the contrac
2. B. The Compliance Assessment should verify that the implementation team is using the proper development methodolog
3. C. It should include deployment of monitoring tools and ensure that performance targets are being me
4. D. If they are not met, then you would identify changes to performance requirements and update those in the Implementation and Migration Plan.
5. E. You place the Architecture Definition Document under configuration contro
6. F. This will ensure that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterpris
7. G. You would identify the development resources to undertake the project
8. H. You would then produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the pla
9. I. You recommend that lessons learned be applied as changes to the architecture without review.
10. J. You estimate the business value for each project by applying the Business Value Assessment Technique to prioritize the implementation projects and project increment
11. K. The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformatio
12. L. You would confirm and plan a series of Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments Table that lists the projects.
13. M. You assess how the Implementation and Migration plan impacts the other frameworks in use in the organizatio
14. N. Minimally, you ensure that the plan is coordinated with the business planning, project/portfolio management and operations management framework
15. O. You would then assign a business value to each work package, considering available resources and strategic fi
16. P. You then use the work packages to identify projects that will be in the Implementation and Migration Plan

Correct Answer: C
The Business Value Assessment Technique is a technique that can be used to estimate and compare the business value of the projects and project increments that implement the architecture work packages, which are the sets of actions or tasks that are required to implement a specific part of the architecture. The business value is the measure of the benefits or advantages that the project or project increment delivers to the business, such as increased revenue, reduced costs, improved quality, or enhanced customer satisfaction1
The steps for applying the Business Value Assessment Technique are:
✑ Identify the criteria and factors that are relevant to the business value assessment, such as costs, benefits, risks, and opportunities. The criteria and factors should be aligned with the business goals and drivers that motivate the architecture work, and the stakeholder requirements and concerns that influence the architecture work.
✑ Assign weights and scores to the criteria and factors, using various methods, such as expert judgment, historical data, or analytical models. The weights and scores should reflect the importance and performance of the criteria and factors, and the trade-offs and preferences of the stakeholders.
✑ Calculate the business value for each project or project increment, using various techniques, such as net present value, return on investment, or balanced scorecard. The business value should indicate the expected or actual outcomes and impacts of the project or project increment on the business.
✑ Prioritize the implementation projects and project increments, based on the business value and other considerations, such as dependencies, resources, or risks. The prioritization should determine the order or sequence of the projects and project increments, and the allocation and utilization of the resources.
Therefore, the best answer is C, because it describes the next steps for the migration planning, which are the activities that support the transition from the Baseline Architecture to the Target Architecture. The answer covers the Business Value Assessment Technique, which is relevant to the scenario.
References: 1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 28: Business Value Assessment Technique : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part II: Architecture Development Method (ADM), Chapter 18: Phase A: Architecture Vision : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part II: Architecture Development Method (ADM), Chapter 21: Phase F: Migration Planning : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part IV: Architecture Content Framework, Chapter 36: Building Blocks

- (Topic 2)
Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
You are the Chief Enterprise Architect at a large food service company specializing in sales to trade and
wholesale, for example, restaurants and other food retailers.
One of your company's competitors has launched a revolutionary product range and is running a very
aggressive marketing campaign. Your company's resellers are successively announcing that they are not
interested in your company's products and will sell your competitor's.
The CEO has stated there must be significant change to address the situation. He has made it clear that
new markets must be found for the company's products, and that the business needs to pivot, and address the retail market as well as the existing wholesale market.
A consideration is the company's ability and willingness to change its business model, and if it is a temporary or permanent change. An additional risk factor is one of culture. The company has been used to a stable business with a reasonably well known and settled client base - all with its own local understandings and practices.
The CEO is the sponsor of the EA program within the company. You have been engaged with the sales,
logistics, production, and marketing teams, enabling the architecture activity to start. An Architecture Vision, Architecture Principles, and Requirements have all been agreed. As you move forward to develop a possible Target Architecture you have identified that some of the key stakeholders' preferences are incompatible. The incompatibilities are focused primarily on time-to-market, cost savings, and the need to bring out a fully featured product range, but there are additional factors.
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You have been asked how you will address the incompatibilities between key stakeholder preferences.
Based on the TOGAF standard which of the following is the best answer?

1. A. You would seek to understand value preferences and priorities of the stakeholder
2. B. You woulddevelop alternative Target Architectures, highlighting the gaps between current state and thealternative
3. C. You would consider combining features from one or more alternatives in collaborationwith the stakeholder
4. D. A formal stakeholder review should then be held to decide which alternative isfit for purpose and should be moved forward wit
5. E. You will then secure the funding required.
6. F. You recommend that since the CEO has stated that the company must pivot, it is better tocompromise on a full product range rather than time-to-marke
7. G. You would develop just enough of theTarget Architecture to demonstrate fitness of the proposed approac
8. H. You would limit the descriptionto just where there is a gap between the current baselin
9. I. You would seek approval by the stakeholders to move forward with developing the Target Architecture in detail.
10. J. You would use the Architecture Vision, Principles, and Requirements to define a set of criteria foralternatives and create a set of architecture views to illustrate the impact of the alternative TargetArchitecture
11. K. You would identify the impact on planned project
12. L. You would understand the strengthsand weaknesses of the alternative
13. M. You would conduct a formal stakeholder review to decide whichalternative to move forward wit
14. N. You will determine the funding required.
15. O. You would review the Stakeholder Map and ensure that you have addressed and represented theconcerns of all department head
16. P. You will involve them in resolving the incompatibilitie
17. Q. TheCommunications Plan should include a report that summarizes the key features of the architecturewith and how incompatibilities were resolved to reflects the stakeholders' requirements.You will check with each key stakeholder they are satisfied with how the incompatibilities have been resolved.

Correct Answer: C
According to the TOGAF standard, the Target Architecture is the description of a future state of the architecture being developed for an organization. It should be aligned with the Architecture Vision, Principles, and Requirements that have been agreed with the stakeholders. To address the incompatibilities between key stakeholder preferences, the TOGAF standard recommends creating and evaluating multiple alternative Target Architectures that meet different sets of criteria. These criteria should reflect the value preferences and priorities of the stakeholders, as well as the business drivers and objectives. The alternative Target Architectures should be illustrated using a set of architecture views that show the impact of each alternative on the business, data, application, and technology domains. The impact on planned projects should also be identified and analyzed. The strengths and weaknesses of each alternative should be understood and documented. A formal stakeholder review should then be conducted to decide which alternative is the most fit for purpose and should be moved forward with. The funding required for implementing the chosen alternative should also be determined and secured. References:
✑ The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase B: Business Architecture - The Open
Group
✑ The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase C: Information Systems Architectures - The Open Group
✑ [The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase D: Technology Architecture - The Open Group]
✑ [The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions - The Open Group]
✑ [The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase F: Migration Planning - The Open Group]

- (Topic 1)
Which section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles should highlight the requirements for carrying out the principle?

1. A. Rationale
2. B. Name
3. C. Statement
4. D. Implications

Correct Answer: D
The Implications section describes the impact of adhering to the principle on the organization, the processes, the information systems, and the technology23. It also identifies the changes, costs, and risks that may result from applying the principle23. The Implications section helps to communicate the benefits and consequences of the principle to the stakeholders and to guide the implementation and governance of the architecture23. The other sections of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles are1:
•Name: This section provides a short and memorable name for the principle that represents its essence and purpose23. The name should not mention any specific technology or solution23.
•Statement: This section provides a concise and formal definition of the principle that expresses the fundamental rule or constraint that the principle imposes23. The statement should be clear, unambiguous, and testable23.
•Rationale: This section provides the reasoning and justification for the principle, explaining why it is important and how it supports the business goals and drivers23. The rationale should also link the principle to the higher-level enterprise or IT principles that it elaborates on23.
References: 2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Architecture Principles 3: TOGAF 8.1.1 Online - Architecture Principles 1: Architecture Principles Template

- (Topic 1)
Which of the following are the four purposes that typically frame the planning horizon, depth and breadth of an Architecture Project, and the contents of the EA Repository-?

1. A. General Foundational Subordinate and Superior Architecture
2. B. Segment, Capabilit
3. C. Enterprise and End-to-end Target Architecture
4. D. Avant-Garde Big-Bang, Discreet and Cohesive
5. E. Strategy Portfolio Project Solution Delivery

Correct Answer: D
Strategy Portfolio Project Solution Delivery are the four purposes that typically frame the planning horizon, depth and breadth of an Architecture Project, and the contents of the EA Repository. They correspond to different levels of abstraction and granularity in the architecture development process. Reference: The TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2 - The Open Group, Section 2.4 Architecture Repository.