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Enterprise Architecture Final Examination - Vocabulary Questions

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The specific deliverable produced is called ________.

a)

Maturity model (or Maturity assessment)

b)

Project charter

c)

Risk register

d)

Work breakdown structure

2.

A component involved in Initiatives (work packages) that refers to a person or job responsible for sponsorship is called a ________.

a)

Stakeholder

b)

Resource

c)

Deliverable

d)

Milestone

3.

A set of actions identified to achieve one or more objectives for the business, producing a well-defined end result is called a ________.

a)

Principle

b)

Strategy

c)

Policy

d)

Procedure

4.

Represents external or internal factors that create the need for change within the organization, motivating the definition of goals. This is called a ________.

a)

Driver

b)

Barrier

c)

Resource

d)

Outcome

5.

A table used to make it clear which objectives are linked to which goals is called a ________.

a)

Summary Table

b)

Decision Matrix

c)

Action Plan

d)

Goal Chart

6.

Stage 4, focused on monitoring and measuring progress, utilizing visual tools and producing a KPI dashboard and progress report, is called ________.

a)

Control

b)

Analyze

c)

Define

d)

Improve

7.

Stage 3, objective is putting strategy into action through projects and tasks; deliverables include the implementation roadmap and resource allocation plan. This stage is called ________.

a)

Execute

b)

Plan

c)

Review

d)

Monitor

8.

The Strategy step under the Execute stage maps to TOGAF ADM ________.

a)

Phase F (Migration Planning)

b)

Phase D (Technology Architecture)

c)

Phase E (Opportunities and Solutions)

d)

Phase G (Implementation Governance)

9.

Fill in the blank: This stage allows the Enterprise Architect to use charts and dashboards to track the progress and realization of various initiatives, goals, and objectives. The answer is _______.

a)

Control

b)

Design

c)

Analysis

d)

Planning

10.

Fill in the blank: The central element of the Implementation Wheel's structure is the core focus: _______.

a)

Enterprise Architecture

b)

Project Management

c)

Resource Allocation

d)

Stakeholder Engagement

11.

Fill in the blank: A type of chart that uses percentage values to plot the current state against the desired end state is called a _______.

a)

Spider Chart

b)

Bar Chart

c)

Pie Chart

d)

Line Chart

12.

Fill in the blank: These indicate a clear preference or mandatory technical solution and are similar to very detailed requirements. The answer is _______.

a)

Standards

b)

Guidelines

c)

Suggestions

d)

Policies

13.

Fill in the blank: The _______ component of a basic principle presents the benefits of applying the principle.

a)

Rationale

b)

Definition

c)

Example

d)

Application

14.

Fill in the blank: This deliverable displays the governance structure of the company by showing business roles and their responsibilities. The answer is _______.

a)

Business Roles Map

b)

Organizational Chart

c)

Responsibility Matrix

d)

Process Flow Diagram

15.

Fill in the blank: The Document stage steps map to Phases B, C, and D (Information, Applications, Technology), and Phase A (Stakeholders). This is called _______.

a)

TOGAF ADM Phases (A, B, C, D)

b)

Enterprise Architecture Lifecycle

c)

Business Capability Mapping

d)

ITIL Service Design

16.

Fill in the blank: Step 2 of the Document stage (Stage 1) is to Identify ________, following Step 1: Document Information.

a)

Stakeholders

b)

Resources

c)

Objectives

d)

Processes

17.

Fill in the blank: This is the specific, prescribed solution, derived from requirements, that indicates a clear preference or specific final form of a product or service to be used [4.2.1.4]. The answer is _______.

a)

Standards

b)

Guidelines

c)

Policies

d)

Procedures

18.

Fill in the blank: Represents a series of actions identified and designed to achieve specific results within specified time and resource constraints, equivalent to an initiative.

a)

Work package

b)

Milestone

c)

Deliverable

d)

Resource pool

19.

Represents the specific, measurable, and actionable results that contribute to achieving goals. The answer is _______.

a)

Objective

b)

Strategy

c)

Vision

d)

Task

20.

What is a Maturity Model?

a)

A structured framework used to assess the maturity and effectiveness of an organization's use of Enterprise Architecture.

b)

A financial tool used to predict market trends.

c)

A software application for project management.

d)

A set of guidelines for employee performance reviews.

21.

What is the objective of Stage 1 in the architecture domains?

a)

Stage 1, objective is capturing and organizing essential information across all architecture domains (Business, Information, Application, Technology).

b)

Stage 1, objective is to implement security protocols across all architecture domains.

c)

Stage 1, objective is to finalize the deployment of technology solutions.

d)

Stage 1, objective is to conduct user training for all application domains.

22.

Initiative: A planned action or ----

a)

initiative

b)

mistake

c)

delay

d)

accident

23.

A requirement is more detailed than a principle, but a standard is much more specific than a requirement.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Assessing the organization's architecture maturity is essential to guide the implementation.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The Framework Pyramid visualizes the structure of principles, requirements, and standards. The Maturity Model measures the state and identifies improvement areas.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Progress measurement varies based on maturity level; low maturity focuses on implementing EA.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

In an organization that has recently begun to work with architecture (low maturity), the

a)

True

b)

False

28.

These actions translate strategic goals into executable plans and establish control frameworks.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Reporting to the CIO suggests involvement in portfolio and project management.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

This alignment with solution delivery raises the question of whether a Solution Architect is more suitable.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

A Matrix is defined as a grid that represents relationships between two or more model entities.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

An Artifact represents data/information; Device or System software are the technology resources. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

Tools in the Leaders quadrant generally have a higher price tag, making them less appealing when budget is limited.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

The initiative is a Work package, and the output (report) is the Deliverable.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

Catalogs are for governance and reference and do not link concepts, meaning they cannot easily show the relationship between strategy and implementation. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

Consistent adherence to a chosen color palette is recommended to maintain model uniformity and avoid ambiguity.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

Organization has started drafting a vision for EA, need for governance identified, and reuse of templates is beginning. This describes which EA Maturity Model Assessment level?

a)

Repeatable (Level 2)

b)

Initial (Level 1)

c)

Defined (Level 3)

d)

Managed (Level 4)

38.

EA framework is formally defined, templates ensure consistent capture of information, and EA is integrated into strategic planning. This describes which EA Maturity Model Assessment level?

a)

Defined (Level 3)

b)

Initial (Level 1)

c)

Managed (Level 2)

d)

Optimized (Level 4)

39.

Characterized by continuous improvement, action plans implemented based on measured data, and external collaboration. This describes which EA Maturity Model Assessment level?

a)

Optimal (Level 5)

b)

Initial (Level 1)

c)

Managed (Level 2)

d)

Defined (Level 3)

40.

Measurement data is actively used to proactively refine and improve the EA, and EA is used to guide organizational development and inform strategy. This describes which EA Maturity Model Assessment level?

a)

Managed (Level 4)

b)

Initial (Level 1)

c)

Defined (Level 3)

d)

Optimizing (Level 5)

41.

Architecture activities are not formally initiated and happen ad hoc; processes are inconsistent. This describes which EA Maturity Model Assessment level?

a)

Ad hoc (Level 1)

b)

Managed (Level 2)

c)

Defined (Level 3)

d)

Optimized (Level 4)

42.

Fill in the blank: Mandating a specific software ("CertiSafe 3.0") is similar to a very detailed requirement that specifies the actual product. This is called a ________.

a)

Standard

b)

Guideline

c)

Policy

d)

Procedure

43.

Fill in the blank: An enduring, seldom-amended guideline defining a high-level general property (e.g., storing information once) is called a ________.

a)

Principle

b)

Rule

c)

Procedure

d)

Exception

44.

Fill in the blank: A statement of need defining a specific property that a purchased system must support (e.g., ArchiMate modeling language, colored views) is called a ________.

a)

Requirement

b)

Specification

c)

Feature

d)

Constraint

45.

Fill in the blank: Focusing on developing a long-term target architecture (3-10 years) and creating a holistic view of the organization’s structure and strategy is called a ________.

a)

Strategy

b)

Blueprint

c)

Roadmap

d)

Framework

46.

Fill in the blank: A planned action or cluster of activities with a defined start and end date, expected to produce a deliverable, is called an ________ (or Work package).

a)

Initiative

b)

Task

c)

Resource

d)

Milestone

47.

Fill in the blank: Focuses on developing a long-term target architecture (3–10 years) and supporting enterprise-wide change requests is called ________.

a)

Support of Strategy

b)

Operational Management

c)

Tactical Planning

d)

Project Execution

48.

Fill in the blank: Supports change spanning multiple functions and projects (like migrating to cloud), interpreting and guiding projects within a defined portfolio scope is called ________.

a)

Support of Portfolio

b)

Support of Program

c)

Support of Project

d)

Support of Operations

49.

Fill in the blank: EA use is tailored to a specific project delivery method, supporting project integration and alignment across multiple domains is called ________.

a)

Support of Projects

b)

Project Scheduling

c)

Resource Allocation

d)

Risk Management

50.

Fill in the blank: Focuses on defining the design, constraints, and requirements for the delivery of solutions, often for a single project or part of a project is called ________.

a)

Support of Solution Delivery

b)

Business Case Development

c)

Benefits Realization

d)

Stakeholder Engagement

51.

Fill in the blank: Defining organization-wide frameworks (like data governance) requires supporting change initiatives that span multiple functions (departments), characteristic of ________ support.

a)

Portfolio

b)

Project

c)

Individual

d)

Technical

52.

Execute is Stage 3 of the Implementation Wheel. What is the correct answer?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

53.

A long-term statement (3–5 years) that describes the desired future state and strategic intent. What is this called?

a)

Goal

b)

Policy

c)

Procedure

d)

Budget

54.

This is the first step in the process model from strategy to implementation. What is this step called?

a)

Determine Strategy (Objectives)

b)

Allocate Resources

c)

Monitor Progress

d)

Evaluate Results

55.

Initiatives are the projects or actions needed to achieve objectives. What are these called?

a)

Initiatives

b)

Strategies

c)

Goals

d)

Milestones

56.

The Work Package Portfolio Map shows an overview of activities (initiatives) required to implement the business strategy. What are these activities called?

a)

Activities required to implement the business strategy

b)

Financial assets

c)

Market segments

d)

Strategic risks

57.

A Roadmap is a timeline of activities (initiatives/work packages) plotted over time. What is this timeline called?

a)

Roadmap

b)

Blueprint

c)

Schedule

d)

Milestone

58.

A Work package is a set of actions identified to achieve one or more objectives for the business. What is this set of actions called?

a)

Work Package

b)

Task List

c)

Action Group

d)

Objective Set

59.

Initiatives translate the company’s goals into concrete actions. What are these called?

a)

Initiatives

b)

Strategies

c)

Objectives

d)

Policies

60.

The Control Stage consists of one step, What is this step called?

a)

Measure Progress

b)

Analyze Data

c)

Implement Solution

d)

Define Problem

61.

What is this objective called?

a)

To ensure the implemented solution is working as intended

b)

To increase the project budget

c)

To delay the project timeline

d)

To reduce team collaboration

62.

For an organization newly starting architecture work, progress is measured on implementing EA (e.g., creating architecture deliverables). What are these called?

a)

Architecture Deliverables

b)

Business Processes

c)

Technical Specifications

d)

Operational Guidelines

63.

This is the primary initial step to gain credibility in Enterprise Architecture. What is this step called?

a)

Build a foundational Enterprise Architecture and document processes, information systems, and applications.

b)

Conduct a financial audit of all IT assets.

c)

Implement advanced cybersecurity protocols.

d)

Hire external consultants for technology assessment.

64.

A higher reporting line (e.g., to the CEO) suggests a more strategic role. What does this suggest?

a)

A more strategic role

b)

A more operational role

c)

A less important role

d)

A more technical role

65.

Support of Strategy is the most comprehensive form, focusing on long-term target architecture (3-10 years) and enterprise-wide changes.

a)

Process

b)

Application

c)

Strategy

d)

Driver

66.

Portfolio support addresses change spanning multiple functions, such as migrating to a cloud environment.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Migrating to a cloud environment (a multi-project, cross-functional change)

c)

Blue

d)

Application

67.

EA supports project delivery by ensuring integration and alignment across projects.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

Supporting project integration, requirements, and governance across multiple architecture domains (e.g., Business, Information)

d)

Driver

68.

The goal of building a foundational EA is to make information accessible via catalogs, matrices, and diagrams.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

Make architecture information accessible to stakeholders (catalogs, matrices, diagrams)

d)

Driver

69.

Reporting to the IT Unit Manager aligns the EA role with solution delivery.

a)

Process

b)

Application

c)

Support of Solution Delivery

d)

Driver

70.

Diagrams and models enhance engagement by making complex information easier to understand.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

Making complex information easier to understand

d)

Driver

71.

A uniform language standardizes communication, reducing misinterpretations and aligning stakeholders.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

Reduce misinterpretations and align all stakeholders

d)

Driver

72.

The Application layer is represented by the color blue.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Application

c)

Strategy

d)

Blue

73.

Standard tools lack the capability to manage and update relationships across all diagrams automatically.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

The ability to manage relationships between architectural elements

d)

Driver

74.

Catalogs are lists used for governance or reference purposes.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

To serve as a governance and reference list of building blocks (e.g., processes, applications)

d)

Driver

75.

A Driver represents external or internal factors that create the need for change.

a)

Solution Delivery

b)

Blue

c)

Strategy

d)

Driver

76.

ArchiMate development started with a partnership of several ______ public and private organizations.

a)

Dutch

b)

French

c)

German

d)

Italian

77.

A ______ represents a specific unit performing a specific type of work, representing higher-level capabilities.

a)

Business function

b)

Business process

c)

Business activity

d)

Business role

78.

The repository must be regularly updated to reflect organizational changes and remain current. What does this reflect?

a)

The reflection of organizational changes and alignment with the organization’s current Enterprise Architecture.

b)

The need for frequent software upgrades to improve system performance.

c)

The importance of maintaining a backup for disaster recovery.

d)

The requirement to comply with external regulatory standards.

79.

The Define stage (Stage 2) has three steps: ______, Framework, and Strategy.

a)

Maturity

b)

Analysis

c)

Planning

d)

Execution

80.

This matrix cross-maps used technology (server systems) and applications, a deliverable of the Document stage (Technology step). What is this matrix called?

a)

Technology/Application Matrix

b)

Application/Server Mapping Table

c)

System Integration Chart

d)

Deployment Reference Grid

81.

The refined method assigns percentages in proportion to the duration or lead time of each step. What is this method based on?

a)

Based on the duration or lead time of each step.

b)

Based on the cost of each step.

c)

Based on the number of workers involved in each step.

d)

Based on the complexity of each step.

82.

A ______ represents a series of actions designed to achieve specific results within time/resource constraints, equivalent to an initiative.

a)

Work package

b)

Milestone

c)

Deliverable

d)

Resource pool

83.

A long-term statement (3–5 years) that describes the desired future state and strategic intent is called a ______.

a)

Goal

b)

Policy

c)

Procedure

d)

Budget

84.

The Define stage (Stage 2) steps are Maturity, Framework, and ______.

a)

Strategy

b)

Analysis

c)

Execution

d)

Planning

85.

This matrix cross-maps used technology (server systems) and applications, a deliverable of the Document stage (Technology step). What is this matrix called?

a)

Technology/Application Matrix

b)

Application/Server Mapping Table

c)

System Integration Chart

d)

Deployment Reference Grid

86.

Fill in the blank: The refined method assigns percentages in proportion to the ________ or lead time of each step.

a)

duration

b)

cost

c)

complexity

d)

priority