Enterprise Architecture Development Quiz

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) Development Process, as outlined in the lesson, is structured into how many main sequential phases?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which phase of the EA Development Process is primarily focused on obtaining executive sponsorship, establishing EA governance, and communicating the EA implementation plan to gain stakeholder buy-in?

• Phase 3: Documentation of the EA

• Phase 1: EA Program Establishment

• Phase 2: EA Framework and Tool Selection

• Phase 4: Use and Maintain EA

What is the fundamental goal of the pre-documentation activities in Phase 1?

• To select software tools for modeling and archiving

• To release annual updates to the EA management plan

• To assess the gap between current and target states

• To ensure the EA program has clear goals, remains focused, and is acceptable throughout the enterprise

An "EA artifact" is defined as a documentation product such as a text document, system specification, diagram, spreadsheet, or video clip. In which major phase are the documentation artifacts primarily developed?

• Phase 1: EA Program Establishment

• Phase 2: EA Framework and Tool Selection

• Phase 3: Documentation of the EA

• Phase 4: Use and Maintain EA

Which of the following is a key activity in Phase II: EA Framework and Tool Selection?

• Selecting and establishing an online EA repository for documentation and analysis

• Developing the EA Management Plan to summarize future views

• Establishing the EA Governance team and nominating the Chief Architect

• Using EA information to support planning and decision-making

Phase 3: Documentation of the EA involves documenting the current views of existing EA components, and concludes with the development of which key deliverable?

• The Business Case for Enterprise Architecture

• The EA Framework specification

• An EA Management Plan

• The Evaluation of EA Maturity report

In its most fundamental sense, the practice of Enterprise Architecture (EA) is about translating abstract business strategies into what?

• A) A five-year technology budgeting forecast

• B) Concrete information systems supporting the execution of these strategies

• C) New organizational charts and personnel policies

• D) A comprehensive list of all current software licenses

Which phase is described as the "ongoing set of activities" where the value of the EA program is realized and maintained through regular updates of current and future views?

• Phase 1: EA Program Establishment

• Phase 2: EA Framework and Tool Selection

• Phase 3: Documentation of the EA

• Phase 4: Use and Maintain EA

This process is used to identify possible courses of action and resource changes needed in response to what?

• Financial audits

• Different internal and external influences

• New employee orientation

• Quarterly vendor reviews

What is the assessment performed after the four phases of the EA Development Process, as shown at the bottom of the flow diagram?

• EA Toolset Selection EA Maturity

• Portfolio and Program Planning

• Evaluation of EA Maturity

• Cascade Strategy EA Maturity