03a Core Concepts

Question 1

Explain the core concept of the ADM

Answer 1

The ADM provides a tested and repeatable process for developing architectures.

The ADM includes:

• establishing an architecture framework,
• developing architecture content,
• transitioning, and
• governing the realization of architectures.

These activities are carried out within an iterative cycle of continuous architecture definition and realization that allows organizations to transform their enterprises in a controlled manner in response to business goals and opportunities.

Question 2

List the ADM Phases - in order

Answer 2

• The Preliminary Phase
• Phase A: Architecture Vision
• Phase B: Business Architecture
• Phase C: Information Systems Architectures
• Phase D: Technology Architecture
• Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
• Phase F: Migration Planning
• Phase G: Implementation Governance
• Phase H: Architecture Change Management
• Requirements Management

Question 3

Describe the Preliminary Phase of the ADM

Answer 3

The Preliminary Phase describes

• the preparation and
• initiation activities

required to create an Architecture Capability, including

• the customization of TOGAF, and
• the definition of Architecture Principles.

Question 4

Describe Phase A of the ADM:

Architecture Vision

Answer 4

The Architecture Vision describes the initial phase of an Architecture Development Cycle.

It includes :

• information about defining the scope,
• identifying the stakeholders,
• creating the Architecture Vision, and
• obtaining approvals.

Question 5

Describe Phase B of the ADM:

Business Architecture

Answer 5

Describes the development of a Business Architecture to support an agreed Architecture Vision.

Question 6

Describe Phase C of the ADM:

Information Systems Architectures

Answer 6

Describes the development of Information Systems Architectures for an architecture project, including the development of Data and Application Architectures

Question 7

Describe Phase D of the ADM:

Technology Architecture

Answer 7

Describes the development of the Technology Architecture for an architecture project.

Question 8

Describe Phase E of the ADM:

Opportunities and Solutions

Answer 8

Describes the development of the Technology Architecture for an architecture project.

Question 9

Describe Phase F of the ADM:

Migration Planning

Answer 9

The process of identifying major implementation projects and grouping them into work packages that deliver the Target Architecture defined in the previous phases.

Question 10

Describe Phase G of the ADM:

Implementation Governance

Answer 10

Provides an architectural oversight of the implementation

Question 11

Describe Phase H of the ADM:

Architecture Change Management

Answer 11

Provides an architectural oversight of the implementation

Question 12

Describe Requirements Management during the ADM cycle

Answer 12

Examines the process of managing architecture requirements throughout the ADM