Federal Enterprise Architecture Quiz

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Which column in the product abstractions identifies the key stakeholders involved in the project?

How (function)

Who (people) (correct)

Why (motivation)

What (data)

The Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework consists of four important domains.

False

What is the first step in the collaborative planning process of Federal EA?

Identify & Validate

The final column of product abstractions identifies the _____ behind the initiative.

motivation Signup and view all the answers

Match the Federal EA domains with their brief descriptions:

Strategy = High-level objectives and goals Business = Processes and operations of the agency Data = Information management and data governance Security = Risks and measures for safeguarding information Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'When (time)' column in product abstractions address?

The timing of business processes Signup and view all the answers

Step 4 of the Federal EA collaborative planning process focuses on defining the necessary adjustments.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Research & Leverage' step in Federal EA?

To identify organizations and service providers with similar needs and analyze their experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a perspective in the Zachman Framework?

Investor Signup and view all the answers

The Zachman Framework is used to only describe automated systems.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Zachman Framework?

To classify and organize descriptive representations of an enterprise. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ view in the Zachman Framework focuses on business concepts and needs.

Owner Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective of the Zachman Framework corresponds to system logic?

Designer Signup and view all the answers

The Technician's perspective in the Zachman Framework is concerned with technology physics.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which row of the Zachman Framework identifies the business strategy?

Planner's view Signup and view all the answers

Match the perspectives with their respective focuses in the Zachman Framework:

Planner = What Owner = How Designer = Where Builder = Who Implementer = When Operator/User = Why Signup and view all the answers

What should be created and updated at least annually to inform senior IT and business managers?

A technology trend document Signup and view all the answers

The future-state architecture provides a detailed outline of the current status of an organization.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one purpose of documenting the current-state architecture.

Identify dysfunctions Signup and view all the answers

A governance mechanism is established as part of organizing the ______ effort.

Architecture Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their descriptions:

Requirements = Express the needs of the enterprise Principles = Provide high-level guidance for decision making Models = Illustrate future-state architecture in greater detail Gaps = Identify cultural, structural, and functional differences between current and target states Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of the future-state architecture?

Current State Evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in closing the gap between current and future states?

Analyze gaps Signup and view all the answers

Executive sponsorship is an important aspect of scoping the EA program.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Architecture Roadmap in TOGAF's ADM?

To finalize the Target Architecture Signup and view all the answers

Migration Planning in TOGAF's ADM does not focus on delivering business value.

False Signup and view all the answers

What framework does Architecture Change Management ensure is maintained?

Architecture Governance Framework Signup and view all the answers

Implementation Governance ensures conformance with the __________ by implementation projects.

Target Architecture Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of TOGAF's ADM to their descriptions:

Opportunity and Solutions = Includes the Architecture Roadmap and transition architectures Migration Planning = Coordinates the Implementation and Migration Plan Implementation Governance = Ensures conformance with the Target Architecture Architecture Change Management = Maintains the architecture lifecycle using the Governance Framework Signup and view all the answers

What does the Performance Reference Model (PRM) mainly connect in an organization?

Agency strategy, internal business components, and investments Signup and view all the answers

The Business Reference Model (BRM) focuses exclusively on a stovepiped organizational view.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Data Reference Model (DRM)?

To facilitate the discovery of existing data holdings and enhance understanding of data access and meaning. Signup and view all the answers

The _____ Reference Model (ARM) categorizes system- and application-related standards to support service capabilities.

Application Signup and view all the answers

Match the reference models with their primary function:

Performance Reference Model (PRM) = Measuring the impact of investments Business Reference Model (BRM) = Promoting intra-agency collaboration Data Reference Model (DRM) = Facilitating data discovery Security Reference Model (SRM) = Discussing security and privacy Signup and view all the answers

What does the Infrastructure Reference Model (IRM) focus on?

Network/cloud standards for service delivery Signup and view all the answers

Gartner's approach to enterprise architecture emphasizes explicit steps and components in its framework.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are some environmental trends that should be identified for the business strategy?

Economic climate, customer market demand, regulation and other legalities. Signup and view all the answers

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Which column in the product abstractions identifies the key stakeholders involved in the project?

The Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework consists of four important domains.

What is the first step in the collaborative planning process of Federal EA?

The final column of product abstractions identifies the _____ behind the initiative.

Match the Federal EA domains with their brief descriptions:

What does the 'When (time)' column in product abstractions address?

Step 4 of the Federal EA collaborative planning process focuses on defining the necessary adjustments.

What is the purpose of the 'Research & Leverage' step in Federal EA?

Which of the following is NOT a perspective in the Zachman Framework?

The Zachman Framework is used to only describe automated systems.

What is the main purpose of the Zachman Framework?

The __________ view in the Zachman Framework focuses on business concepts and needs.

Which perspective of the Zachman Framework corresponds to system logic?

The Technician's perspective in the Zachman Framework is concerned with technology physics.

Which row of the Zachman Framework identifies the business strategy?

Match the perspectives with their respective focuses in the Zachman Framework:

What should be created and updated at least annually to inform senior IT and business managers?

The future-state architecture provides a detailed outline of the current status of an organization.

Name one purpose of documenting the current-state architecture.

A governance mechanism is established as part of organizing the ______ effort.

Match the following components with their descriptions:

Which of the following is NOT an element of the future-state architecture?

What is a crucial step in closing the gap between current and future states?

Executive sponsorship is an important aspect of scoping the EA program.

What is the purpose of the Architecture Roadmap in TOGAF's ADM?

Migration Planning in TOGAF's ADM does not focus on delivering business value.

What framework does Architecture Change Management ensure is maintained?

Implementation Governance ensures conformance with the __________ by implementation projects.

Match the following components of TOGAF's ADM to their descriptions:

What does the Performance Reference Model (PRM) mainly connect in an organization?

The Business Reference Model (BRM) focuses exclusively on a stovepiped organizational view.

What is the primary purpose of the Data Reference Model (DRM)?

The _____ Reference Model (ARM) categorizes system- and application-related standards to support service capabilities.

Match the reference models with their primary function:

What does the Infrastructure Reference Model (IRM) focus on?

Gartner's approach to enterprise architecture emphasizes explicit steps and components in its framework.

What are some environmental trends that should be identified for the business strategy?

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