Enterprise Architecture Quiz

What is an Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF)?

• A set of rules for IT departments.

• A systematic blueprint for evaluating, constructing, and governing an organization's business processes and IT.

• A type of software application.

• A financial planning tool.

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an EA framework?

• Business Architecture

• Information Architecture

• Marketing Architecture

• Technology Architecture

Business Architecture primarily focuses on:

• Data management

• IT infrastructure

• Organizational strategy and activities

• Application development

Information Architecture defines:

• The physical IT infrastructure

• An organization's data, resources, and data management mechanisms

• The structure of individual applications

• The overall business strategy

Application Architecture outlines:

• The physical servers and networks

• The plans for individual applications and their relationships

• The organization's overall business strategy

• Data management processes

Technology Architecture summarizes:

• Business processes

• Data structures

• The physical and computer components needed for applications

• Application functionality

The first step in implementing an EA framework is:

• Design

• Implementation

• Assessment

• Management

Which step involves putting the designed architecture components into use?

• Assessment

• Planning

• Design

• Implementation

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of implementing an EA framework?

• Improved alignment of IT with business needs

• Enhanced agility

• Reduced employee morale

• Better decision-making

The TOGAF framework provides:

• A specific set of applications

• A holistic viewpoint on enterprise information architecture design, planning, implementation, and governance

• A purely technology-focused approach

• A framework only applicable to government organizations