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The Open Group OGEA-103 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Applying TOGAF Concepts	– Enterprise Architecture Repository 1. Reference Library 2. Architecture Landscape – Architecture Building Blocks 1. Generic Building Blocks 2. Architecture Patterns – Architecture Views and Viewpoints 1. Viewpoint Selection 2. View Creation
Topic 2: Scenario-Based Application	– ADM Application 1. Phase Application 2. Deliverable Production – Adapting the ADM 1. Architecture Partitioning 2. Iterative Application
Topic 3: Architecture Content Framework	– Content Metamodel 1. Deliverables 2. Artifacts 3. Core Content Metamodel Entities
Topic 4: Enterprise Architecture Capability	– Architecture Governance 1. Architecture Board 2. Architecture Compliance 3. Architecture Contracts
Topic 5: Architecture Development Method (ADM)	– ADM Guidelines and Techniques 1. Stakeholder Management 2. Architecture Principles 3. Business Scenarios – ADM Phases 1. Information Systems Architectures (Phase C) 2. Opportunities and Solutions (Phase E) 3. Architecture Change Management (Phase H) 4. Preliminary Phase 5. Business Architecture (Phase B) 6. Migration Planning (Phase F) 7. Architecture Vision (Phase A) 8. Implementation Governance (Phase G) 9. Technology Architecture (Phase D)
Topic 6: TOGAF Standard Concepts	– TOGAF Standard Core Concepts 1. TOGAF Standard and its Components 2. Definition of Enterprise Architecture 3. Purpose of Enterprise Architecture
Topic 7: Definitions	– Key Terminology 1. Architecture 2. Stakeholder 3. Concern

NO.72 Scenario
You are working as an Enterprise Architect within an Enterprise Architecture (EA) team at a global company that sells consumer products. The company produces many products that buyers use and enjoy.
The company has announced a major change to its products that will occur over a four-year period. This change includes the introduction of digital products and services. An architecture to support this strategy has been finished, along with a roadmap for a set of projects to implement this significant change. This will be a cross-functional effort between the product design and software teams. It is planned to be developed in phases.
The company faces a challenge in presenting and providing access to different services through its products and digital platforms while ensuring compliance with data privacy laws. In some countries and regions, the data residency requirements mean that the company has to store certain data within the region where it is collected. As a result, the company’s application portfolio and infrastructure must connect with various cloud services and data repositories in different countries.
The EA team has inherited the architecture used by the current products, some of which can be carried over to the new products. The EA team has started to define which parts of the architecture to carry forward. Enough of the Business Architecture has been defined so that work can commence on the Information Systems and Technology Architectures. Those architectures need to be defined to support the key digital services that the company plans to provide.
The company uses the TOGAF Standard as the foundation for its Enterprise Architecture framework, and architecture development follows the purpose-based EA Capability model outlined in the TOGAF Series Guide: A Practitioner’s Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF ADM. The EA team reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who oversees the program.
You have been asked how to decide and organize the work to deliver the requested architectures.
Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

You refer to the superior architecture for guidance. You review the projects identified, their dependencies, and synergies, then decide the sequence for starting the projects. You develop high-level architecture descriptions. For each project, you determine how much work is needed, identify reference architectures, and candidate building blocks. You identify the resource needs taking into account cost and value. You document the different options, risks, and ways to control them to enable feasibility analysis and trade-off with the stakeholders.

You look outside the company to study how other companies organize their data models and application portfolios. You create just enough architecture description for the Application, Data, and Technology Architectures to identify the different options. For each project, this includes identification of candidate architecture and solution building blocks. You then identify solution providers, perform a readiness assessment, and assess the viability and fitness of the solution options. You then write the draft Implementation and Migration plan.

You research leading data companies, using your findings to help in developing high-level Target Data, Application, and Technology Architectures. You review the Architecture Vision to determine the level of detail, time, and scope of the ADM cycle phases required for each project. You identify and estimate the cost of the main resources. You then prepare an Architecture Roadmap and request the Architecture Board to review the roadmap. You then start the project.

You commence an iteration of ADM Phase A, identifying the stakeholders and revising the Architecture Vision. You perform a Stakeholder Analysis and update the Stakeholder Map. You conduct workshops and interviews to reflect the stakeholders who are now the key drivers for the digital products and services. You coordinate with the CIO to ensure alignment with the overall roadmap and update the Implementation and Migration Plan accordingly.

NO.73 Consider the following ADM phases objectives.

Which phase does each objective match?

1F-2G-3G-4H

1H-2F-3F-4G

1F-2G-3H-4H

1G-2H-3H-4F

According to the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, the ADM phases and their objectives are as follows1:
Preliminary Phase: To prepare and initiate the architecture development cycle, including defining the architecture framework, principles, and governance.
Phase A: Architecture Vision: To define the scope, vision, and stakeholders of the architecture initiative, and to obtain approval to proceed.
Phase B: Business Architecture: To describe the baseline and target business architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.
Phase C: Information Systems Architectures: To describe the baseline and target data and application architectures, and to identify the gaps between them.
Phase D: Technology Architecture: To describe the baseline and target technology architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.
Phase 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.
Phase F: Migration Planning: To finalize the implementation and migration plan, and to ensure alignment with the enterprise portfolio and project management.
Phase G: Implementation Governance: To provide architecture oversight and guidance for the implementation projects, and to manage any architecture change requests.
Phase H: Architecture Change Management: To monitor the changes in the business and technology environment, and to assess the impact and performance of the architecture.
Requirements Management: To manage the architecture requirements throughout the ADM cycle, and to ensure alignment with the business requirements.
Based on the above definitions, we can match each objective with the corresponding phase as follows:
Objective 1: Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and transition architectures is understood by key stakeholders. This objective is achieved in Phase H: Architecture Change Management, where the value realization and cost-benefit analysis of the architecture are performed2.
Objective 2: Ensure conformance with the Target Architecture by implementation projects. This objective is achieved in Phase F: Migration Planning, where the conformance requirements and criteria for the implementation projects are defined3.
Objective 3: Ensure that the architecture development cycle is maintained. This objective is achieved in Phase F: Migration Planning, where the architecture roadmap and iteration cycle are maintained3.
Objective 4: Ensure that the Architecture Governance Framework is executed. This objective is achieved in Phase G: Implementation Governance, where the architecture governance processes and procedures are applied to the implementation projects4.
1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 5: Architecture Development Method (ADM)
2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 21: Architecture Change Management
3: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 20: Migration Planning
4: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 19: Implementation Governance

NO.74 Consider the following descriptions of deliverables consumed and produced across the TOGAF ADM cycle.

Which deliverables match these descriptions?

1 Architecture Requirements Specification – 2 Request for Architecture Work – 3 Statement of Architecture Work – 4 Architecture Principles

1 Statement of Architecture Work – 2 Architecture Principles – 3 Architecture Requirements Specification – 4 Request for Architecture Work

1 Architecture Principles – 2 Architecture Requirements Specification – 3 Request for Architecture Work
– 4 Statement of Architecture Work

1 Request for Architecture Work – 2 Statement of Architecture Work – 3 Architecture Principles – 4 Architecture Requirements Specification

NO.75 Which of the following best describes the Standards Library?

A repository area holding a record of the governance activity across the enterprise

A repository area holding processes to support governance of the Architecture Repository

A repository area holding guidelines and templates used to create new architectures

A repository area holding specifications to which architectures must conform

NO.76 Consider the following ADM phases objectives.

Which phase does each objective match?

1C-2B-3A-4C

1A-2B-3C-4D

1B-2D-3A-4C

1C-2D-3B-4A

* 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:
* Preliminary Phase: To prepare and initiate the architecture development cycle, including defining the architecture framework, principles, and governance.
* Phase A: Architecture Vision: To define the scope, vision, and stakeholders of the architecture initiative, and to obtain approval to proceed.
* Phase B: Business Architecture: To describe the baseline and target business architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.
* Phase C: Information Systems Architectures: To describe the baseline and target data and application architectures, and to identify the gaps between them.
* Phase D: Technology Architecture: To describe the baseline and target technology architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.
* Phase 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.
* Phase F: Migration Planning: To finalize the implementation and migration plan, and to ensure alignment with the enterprise portfolio and project management.
* Phase G: Implementation Governance: To provide architecture oversight and guidance for the implementation projects, and to manage any architecture change requests.
* Phase 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:
* Objective 1: Develop the Target Data Architecture that enables the Business Architecture and the Architecture Vision. This objective is achieved in Phase C: Information Systems Architectures, where the data architecture is defined as a subset of the information systems architecture2.
* Objective 2: Develop the Target Business Architecture that describes how the enterprise needs to operate to achieve the business goals. This objective is achieved in Phase B: Business Architecture, where the business architecture is defined as a subset of the enterprise architecture3.
* Objective 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 in Phase A: Architecture Vision, where the architecture vision is defined as a high-level description of the target architecture and its benefits4.
* Objective 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 in Phase C: Information Systems Architectures, where the application architecture is defined as a subset of the information systems architecture2.
References:
* 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

NO.77 In which phase of the ADM cycle do building blocks become implementation-specific?

Phase B

Phase C

Phase D

Phase E

NO.78 Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
You are employed as an Enterprise Architect working within the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team at an electric vehicle manufacturer. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and advancing battery technology for sustainable transportation, while also investing in charging infrastructure, autonomous driving systems, and renewable energy integration.
The company is introducing a major change to its vehicle design over a five-year period. This will be a cross-functional effort between hardware and software teams, delivering significant new features in the vehicles they manufacture. It is planned to be developed in phases. An architecture to support strategy has been completed with a roadmap for a set of projects.
The EA team has taken over the architecture for the hardware and software automotive platform used by current vehicles, some of which will be used again in the new vehicle design. The EA team has started to pick which parts of the architecture to use again.
The presentation and access to different variations of data that the company plans to offer through its vehicles creates a design challenge. The application portfolio and supporting infrastructure must connect with multiple cloud services and data repositories in different countries to be able to handle the data at a large scale.
Enough of the Business Architecture has been defined, so that work can commence on the Information Systems and Technology Architectures. Those architectures need to be defined to support the primary business services that the company plans to provide. These services will handle and use the data created by vehicles, preparing the way for self-driving vehicles in the future.
The company uses the TOGAF standard as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture framework. The EA team reports to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), who is the sponsor of the EA program. The CTO requires that the EA team follow the purpose- based EA Capability model as described in the TOGAF Series Guide: A Practitioners’ Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF ADM.
Refer to the scenario
How would you plan, organize, and manage the architecture development at this stage?
Based on the TOGAF standard which of the following is the best answer?

The superior architecture should be used to guide the approach. Review the identified projects, dependencies, and potential overlaps, then decide the order for starting the projects. Develop high-level architecture descriptions. For each project determine how much work is needed, identify reference architectures, and candidate building blocks. Identify the resource needs, considering cost and value. Document the different options, risks, and ways to control them to enable feasibility analysis and trade-off with the stakeholders.

Start an iteration of ADM Phase A, perform a Stakeholder Analysis, identifying the key stakeholders and revising the Architecture Vision. Update the Stakeholder map created for the strategic architecture, so it reflects the stakeholders who are now the most important for the projects that are to be developed. Hold a formal review with the CTO, who should decide which projects to include in the Architecture Roadmap and update the Implementation and Migration Plan to reflect the decisions.

Follow a standard pattern for cloud solutions that manage complex data, and which fits with the architecture to support strategy. Develop high-level Target Data, Application and Technology Architectures. Review the Architecture Vision to determine the level of detail, time, and scope of the ADM cycle phases required for architecture development for the project. Identify and estimate the cost of the main work packages. Create an Architecture Roadmap and request the Architecture Board to approve the roadmap. Start the project.

Architecture descriptions for the Application, Data, and Technology Architectures should be developed at a suitable level to address the problems, and to identify the different options. For each project this includes identification of candidate architecture and solution building blocks. Solution providers should be identified, a readiness assessment performed, and an assessment of the viability and fitness of the solution options. The results should be added to the draft Implementation and Migration plan.

The scenario states that:
* Astrategic architecture and roadmap already exist.
* Business Architecture is complete, so the work now shifts toInformation Systems and Technology Architectures (ADM Phases B-D).
* The CTO requires use of thepurpose-based EA Capability model(from the TOGAF Series Guide:A Practitioner’s Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF ADM).
* The EA team has to plan, organize, and manage the next stage of architecture development, includingre- use of existing hardware/software platform components, candidate solutions, feasibility, risks, and prioritization.
Under the purpose-based EA approach, when moving from strategy into defining the next layers of architecture, TOGAF emphasizes:
* Using the superior (already-approved) architecture to guide the next ADM cycles- This corresponds to the strategic architecture that is already completed.
* Analyzing project dependencies, overlaps, and sequencing
* Defining high-level architecture descriptionsfor the next iteration
* Identifying reference architectures and candidate building blocks(especially when reusing existing platform components)
* Assessing feasibility, value, cost, and risk for each project
* Preparing for stakeholder trade-offs before formalizing the roadmap
These tasks map directly to OptionA.
Why Option A is correct
Option A includes exactly what the purpose-based EA approach prescribes at this stage:
* “The superior architecture should be used to guide the approach.”#Correct – strategic architecture guides the work.
* “Review the identified projects, dependencies, and potential overlaps, then decide the order…”
#Correct – sequencing and dependency assessment are core early tasks in Phases B-D planning.
* “Develop high-level architecture descriptions.”#Correct – Business Architecture is done; now high- level IS/Tech Architecture descriptions are needed.
* “Identify reference architectures and candidate building blocks.”#Correct – aligns with TOGAF building-block approach, and specifically fits the scenario where existing platform components will be reused.
* “Identify resource needs, considering cost and value.”#Correct – mandatory for feasibility and planning.
* “Document options, risks, and ways to control them to enable feasibility analysis and trade-off with stakeholders.”#Correct – this matches ADM guidelines for preparing options and addressing complexity before deeper development.
This is precisely how TOGAF expects the architecture team toplan, organize, and managean ADM cycle after strategy is set.

NO.79 What are the four dimensions used to scope an architecture?

Business Data Application Technology

Strategy Segment Capability Budget

Breadth Depth Time Period Architecture Domains

Strategy Portfolio Project Solution Delivery

NO.80 Consider the following ADM phases objectives.
Objective
1-Determine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value
2-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
3-Finalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan
4-Ensure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders Which phase does each objective match?

1E-2F-3E-4F

1G-2E-3F-4F

1E-2E-3F-4F

1F-2E-3F-4G

According to the TOGAF standard, the objectives of each ADM phase are as follows1:
* Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
oDetermine whether an incremental approach is required, and if so identify Transition Architectures that will deliver continuous business value oIdentify and group major work packages within the Architecture Roadmap oIdentify and group major implementation projects to realize the Architecture Roadmap oIdentify dependencies between increments and projects oEstimate cost, benefit, and risk at a high level for each increment and project oConduct initial prioritization and sequencing of the Architecture Roadmap and projects
* Phase F: Migration Planning
oGenerate the initial complete version of the Architecture Roadmap, based upon the gap analysis and candidate Architecture Roadmap components from Phases B, C, and D oConfirm the Transition Architectures with relevant stakeholders oCreate the Implementation and Migration Plan, including Transition Architectures, work packages, projects, and other activities oConfirm and agree the Architecture Roadmap and Implementation and Migration Plan with relevant stakeholders
* Phase G: Implementation Governance
oFinalize the Architecture Roadmap and the supporting Implementation and Migration Plan oEnsure conformance with the Target Architecture by implementation projects oPerform appropriate Architecture Governance functions for the solution and any implementation-driven architecture Change Requests oEnsure that the architecture lifecycle is maintained oEnsure that the Architecture Governance Framework is executed
* Phase H: Architecture Change Management
oEnsure that the business value and cost of work packages and Transition Architectures is understood by key stakeholders oManage risks and issues related to the Architecture Roadmap and Implementation and Migration Plan oMonitor the implementation projects and Transition Architectures oManage changes to the architecture baseline oManage 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

NO.81 When considering the scope of an architecture, what dimension considers to what level of detail the architecting effort should go?

Project

Breadth

Depth

Architecture Domains

NO.82 Which of the following best describes a purpose of the Gap Analysis technique?

To validate non-functional requirements

To establish quality metrics for the architecture

To determine service levels for the architecture

To identify missing functions

NO.83 Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
You are employed as an Enterprise Architect working within the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team at an electric vehicle manufacturer. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and advancing battery technology for sustainable transportation, while also investing in charging infrastructure, autonomous driving systems, and renewable energy integration.
The company is introducing a major change to its vehicle design over a five-year period. This will be a cross-functional effort between hardware and software teams, delivering significant new features in the vehicles they manufacture. It is planned to be developed in phases. An architecture to support strategy has been completed with a roadmap for a set of projects.
The EA team has taken over the architecture for the hardware and software automotive platform used by current vehicles, some of which will be used again in the new vehicle design. The EA team has started to pick which parts of the architecture to use again.
The presentation and access to different variations of data that the company plans to offer through its vehicles creates a design challenge. The application portfolio and supporting infrastructure must connect with multiple cloud services and data repositories in different countries to be able to handle the data at a large scale.
Enough of the Business Architecture has been defined, so that work can commence on the Information Systems and Technology Architectures. Those architectures need to be defined to support the primary business services that the company plans to provide. These services will handle and use the data created by vehicles, preparing the way for self-driving vehicles in the future.
The company uses the TOGAF standard as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture framework. The EA team reports to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), who is the sponsor of the EA program. The CTO requires that the EA team follow the purpose- based EA Capability model as described in the TOGAF Series Guide: A Practitioners’ Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF® ADM.
Refer to the scenario
How would you plan, organize, and manage the architecture development at this stage?
Based on the TOGAF standard which of the following is the best answer?

NO.84 Complete the sentence The purpose of the Preliminary Phase is to_____________.

describe the target architecture

define the enterprise strategy

identify the stakeholders and their requirements

architect an Enterprise Architecture Capability

NO.85 Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
You are employed as an Enterprise Architect consultant within a manufacturing company. The company hasmultiple business units located worldwide, including retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and technology.
The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF standard for itsarchitecture development method. The EA practice is engaged throughout all the business units, withgovernance provided by multiple Architecture Boards with responsibility for a business line. In addition to theEA program, the company uses a number of management frameworks, including business planning, project/portfolio management, and operations management. The EA program is sponsored by the ChiefInformation Officer (CIO).
After a recent study, senior management are concerned about the impact of the company’s multiple datacenters and duplication of applications on the business efficiency. To address the concern, a strategicarchitecture has been defined; it will help improve the ability to meet customer demand and improve theefficiency of operations. The strategic architecture involves the consolidation of multiple applicationsprograms that are currently used in different business units and putting them all onto a cloud- based solutioninstead.
Each business unit has completed the Architecture Definition documentation to meet its own specificoperational requirements. The Enterprise Architects have analyzed the corporate changes andimplementation constraints. A consolidated gap analysis has been completed. Based on its results, thearchitects have reviewed the requirements, dependencies and interoperability requirements needed tointegrate the cloud-based solution. The architects have completed the Business Transformation ReadinessAssessment. Based on all these factors they have produced a risk assessment. They have also completedthe draft Implementation and Migration Plan, the draft Architecture Roadmap, and the CapabilityAssessment deliverables.
Due to the risks of changing from the current environment, the decision has been taken that a gradualapproach is needed to implement the target architectures. It will likely take a few years to complete thewhole implementation process.
Refer to the scenario
You have been asked to decide on the next steps for the migration planning.
Based on the TOGAF standard which of the following is the best answer?

You update the Architecture Definition Document, which includes setting project objectives and documenting the final requirements. This will ensure that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterprise. You then produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the Implementation and Migration plan. You recommend that lessons learned be quickly applied as changes to the architecture.

You estimate the business value for each project by applying the Business Value Assessment Technique. The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformation. You confirm and plan a series of Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments Table. You then document the lessons learned and generate the final Implementation and Migration Plan.

You need to determine how the Implementation and Migration plan fits with the other frameworks being used in the organization. You coordinate the planning with the business planning, project/portfolio management and operations management frameworks. You assign a business value to each project, considering the available resources and how well they align with the strategy. You then update the architecture roadmap and the Implementation and Migration Plan.

You conduct a Compliance Assessment to ensure that the architecture is being implemented according to the contract. The Compliance Assessment verifies that the implementation team is using the proper development methodology. It should also include deployment of monitoring tools. If the monitoring tools show that performance targets are not being met, then the performance requirements should be changed and the Implementation and Migration Plan updated.

NO.86 Consider the following ADM phases objectives.

Which phase does each objective match?

1C-2B-3A-4C

1A-2B-3C-4D

1B-2D-3A-4C

1C-2D-3B-4A

NO.87 Which of the following describes the practice by which the enterprise architecture is managed and controlled at an enterprise-wide level?

Corporate governance

Architecture governance

IT governance

Technology governance

NO.88 Which of the following best describes the need for the ADM process to be governed?

To enable development of reference architectures

To verify that the method is being applied correctly

To enable a fast response to market changes

To permit the architecture domains to be integrated

NO.89 Scenario
You are working as an Enterprise Architect within an Enterprise Architecture (EA) team at a global company that sells consumer products. The company produces many products that buyers use and enjoy.
The company has announced a major change to its products that will occur over a four-year period. This change includes the introduction of digital products and services. An architecture to support this strategy has been finished, along with a roadmap for a set of projects to implement this significant change. This will be a cross-functional effort between the product design and software teams. It is planned to be developed in phases.
The company faces a challenge in presenting and providing access to different services through its products and digital platforms while ensuring compliance with data privacy laws. In some countries and regions, the data residency requirements mean that the company has to store certain data within the region where it is collected. As a result, the company’s application portfolio and infrastructure must connect with various cloud services and data repositories in different countries.
The EA team has inherited the architecture used by the current products, some of which can be carried over to the new products. The EA team has started to define which parts of the architecture to carry forward. Enough of the Business Architecture has been defined so that work can commence on the Information Systems and Technology Architectures. Those architectures need to be defined to support the key digital services that the company plans to provide.
The company uses the TOGAF Standard as the foundation for its Enterprise Architecture framework, and architecture development follows the purpose-based EA Capability model outlined in the TOGAF Series Guide: A Practitioner’s Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF ADM. The EA team reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who oversees the program.
You have been asked how to decide and organize the work to deliver the requested architectures.
Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?