Enterprise Information Architecture Module 1

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of architecture mentioned?

Integration Architecture

Infrastructure Architecture

Operational Architecture

Market Architecture (correct)

What is the primary purpose of an enterprise?

To produce services or products for trade (correct)

To engage solely in charitable activities

To employ as many people as possible

To provide free services to the public

How does IBM define architecture in relation to enterprises?

A collection of software applications

An alignment of business mission with IT strategy (correct)

A fixed structure that never changes

A method that prioritizes short-term goals

What is meant by 'inputs' in an enterprise context?

The resources used to create outputs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about enterprise architecture is FALSE?

It is not adaptable to changing requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does enterprise architecture include?

Business processes, technologies, and information systems Signup and view all the answers

What is consistently needed across the organization for effective enterprise architecture?

Information that is relevant and available Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methodologies is NOT commonly used in enterprise architecture?

Agile Methodology Signup and view all the answers

Which category is NOT part of The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF)?

Technical Infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the Zachman Framework?

It proposes six descriptive foci arranged in a grid. Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective is NOT part of the six player perspectives in the Zachman Framework?

Analyst Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of the Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA)?

To provide a common framework for data sharing. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is associated with Information Architecture?

Principle of Multiple Classification Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gartner Methodology emphasize in enterprise architecture?

Collaboration among business owners, information specialists, and technology implementers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Enterprise Information Architecture?

Requires information to be application-dependent. Signup and view all the answers

What does the purpose of Enterprise Architecture (EA) NOT include?

Defines user demographics. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle helps guide users in navigating a website's content?

Principle of Focused Navigation Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT one of the five reference models in Federal Enterprise Architecture?

Personality Traits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enterprises

For-profit businesses that produce goods and services, initiated and managed by entrepreneurs.
Engage in the trade of goods, services, or both to customers.
Operate using resources like people, money, materials, space, and time.
Inputs consist of the resources utilized; outputs are the products generated.

Architecture

High-level planning indicating the future structure of an organization.
Architects are responsible for designing or redesigning environments.
Types include Business Architecture, Application Architecture, Information Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Integration Architecture, Operational Architecture, Security Architecture, and Network Architecture.

Enterprise vs. Information Architecture

Enterprises need to define relevant, available, and comprehensively understood information to drive profitability.
Enterprise Architecture encompasses business processes, technologies, and information systems.
IBM's definition of Architecture: aligns business mission and IT strategy, documented through various models, adaptable to change.

Architecture Methodology

Involves several leading methods, notably used by governments and large institutions.
Approximately 90% utilize four primary methodologies, including The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF).
TOGAF categorizes Enterprise Architecture into Business, Application, Data, and Technical Architecture.

Zachman Framework

Consists of six descriptive foci: Data, Function, Network, People, Time, and Motivation.
Six perspectives include Planner, Owner, Designer, Builder, Subcontractor, and Enterprise.
Arranged in a comprehensive grid of 36 cells.

Federal Enterprise Architecture

Comprises five reference models: Business Components, Technical Data, and Performance.

Gartner Methodology

Combines three constituents: Business Owners, Information Specialists, and Technology Implementers.

Information Architecture Guiding Principles

Principle of Objects: Treats contents as dynamic entities with lifecycles and attributes.
Principle of Choices: Offers meaningful choices focused on specific tasks.
Principle of Disclosure: Shows sufficient information for users to understand further exploration.
Principle of Exemplars: Uses examples to illustrate content categories.
Principle of Front Doors: Considers that many visitors arrive via pages other than the homepage.
Principle of Multiple Classification: Provides diverse classification schemes for browsing content.
Principle of Focused Navigation: Maintains clear distinctions in navigation schemes.
Principle of Growth: Anticipates that current content is only a fraction of future content.

Enterprise Information Architecture Concept

A component of enterprise architecture designed for cost-effective data sharing across organizational units.
Ensures security and privacy of specific information.
Gartner's perspective emphasizes describing current and future states and guiding flexible information sharing.
Aims to achieve effective organizational change.

Purpose of Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA)

Defines principles centered around information and establishes architecture models, standards, and processes.
Provides a foundational basis for IT decisions across the enterprise.
Facilitates flexible information sharing and asset exchange to gain competitive advantages.

EIA in the Context of Enterprise Architecture

Three primary viewpoints encompass various levels of abstraction: Business Architecture, Technical Architecture, and Information Architecture.
Defines guiding principles that shape the organization's strategy in addressing business needs.
Supports an information-centric technology infrastructure critical for effective decision-making.

EIA Characteristics

Enhances transparency, ensuring information independence from application specifications and user interfaces.
Considers enterprise business requirements to address the overall information needs of the enterprise and specific Lines of Business (LOBs).

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Description

This quiz covers the foundational concepts and applications of enterprise information architecture. Learn about the nature of enterprises, the resources they utilize, and the high-level planning involved in architectural design. Test your understanding of how these elements contribute to successful business operations.