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What term is used to describe a person, organization, or system that has a role initiating or interacting with activities?

Actor (correct)

Performer

Executor

Player

Which term refers to a deployed and operational IT system that supports business functions and services?

Application Architecture

Application Platform

Architectural Style

Application (correct)

What is the role of an Application Platform?

To provide key business functions and manage data assets

To support applications by providing necessary technology components (correct)

To be the interface between application software and the platform

To describe the structure and interaction of applications

In the context of IT systems, what does 'API' stand for?

Application Programming Interface Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Architecture' refer to in IT systems?

A detailed plan of the system at the component level Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the combination of distinctive features in which architecture is performed or expressed?

Architectural Style Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of TOGAF?

Enterprise Architecture Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a repository of architectural elements with increasing detail and specialization?

Enterprise Continuum Signup and view all the answers

What is concerned with change processes and the operation of production systems at an enterprise-wide level?

Operational Governance Signup and view all the answers

What serves as an aspirational vision and a boundary for detailed architecture development?

Target Architecture Signup and view all the answers

In TOGAF, what refers to a qualitative statement of intent that should be met by the architecture?

Specification Signup and view all the answers

What is used to develop, implement, and sustain an architecture in TOGAF?

Architecture Model Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abstraction' mean in the context of architecture?

Summarizing complex content to a common level of detail Signup and view all the answers

Why is abstraction particularly useful in dealing with large and complex architectures?

To identify relevant issues before detailing further Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dragon1 not endorse TOGAF glossary terms?

TOGAF terms conflict with Dragon1 definitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing a 'level of abstraction' in architecture?

To achieve a common level of definition and understanding Signup and view all the answers

How does abstraction contribute to effective communication in architecture?

By summarizing complex content for clarity Signup and view all the answers

Why might providing a 'level of abstraction' be challenging in some architectural contexts?

When dealing with large and complex architectures Signup and view all the answers