Prelim Exam - Enterprise Architecture

What is the primary goal of Enterprise Architecture?

• To complicate business processes

• To increase unnecessary complexity

• To simplify and streamline operations

• To create more silos

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a traditional Enterprise?

• Point solutions leading to silo organizations

• Complex and spaghetti-like architecture

• Streamlined operations with minimal variety

• Difficulty in adapting to new technologies

What does it mean for an enterprise to be "agile" in the context of Enterprise Architecture?

• Being resistant to change

• Being slow to adapt to new technologies

• Being modular, layered, and quickly adaptable

• Being rigid in its structure

Why is it important for technology and people resources to be aligned in Enterprise Architecture?

• To create more complexity

• To hinder business processes

• To achieve firm objectives

• To increase silos

What is one of the key benefits of having a documented blueprint of an enterprise's architecture?

• Confusing management

• Enhancing comprehension and management of performance

• Slowing down adaptation to change

• Creating unnecessary complexity

How does Enterprise Architecture serve as a competitive edge to an enterprise?

• By increasing silos within the organization

• By complicating business processes

• By streamlining operations and improving focus

• By creating unnecessary complexity

In what way does a complex IT infrastructure hinder an enterprise's ability to adapt quickly to new technologies?

• By simplifying operations

• By creating a streamlined environment

• By resembling a tangled "spaghetti"

• By aligning technology and people resources

What does it mean for an enterprise to be "built to last" according to Enterprise Architecture principles?

• To have a short-term vision

• To be strategically planned according to trends and vision

• To resist change

• To have a rigid structure

How does Enterprise Architecture help in removing silos within an organization?

• By increasing complexity

• By aligning technology and people resources

• By streamlining operations

• By creating unnecessary variety

What is the main purpose of Enterprise Architecture documentation?

• To confuse stakeholders

• To complicate decision-making

• To document the current and target architecture for better management

• To slow down adaptation to change