Which architecture considers cost and lifecycle management?

Question

Options

• Atechnology architecture
• Binformation architecture
• Cbusiness architecture
• Dimplementation architecture

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  88% (29)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

Business architecture is correct because it encompasses the organization's strategy, governance, processes, and operating model - which inherently includes financial considerations like cost management and planning for how business capabilities evolve over time (lifecycle management). It bridges strategy with execution from a value and sustainability perspective.

Technology architecture (A) is wrong because it focuses on the logical and physical software/hardware infrastructure needed to support services - not on cost accountability or business lifecycle planning.

Information architecture (B) is wrong because it deals with data organization, information flows, and data governance - not with managing costs or capability lifecycles.

Implementation architecture (D) is wrong because it addresses the tactical deployment of specific systems and solutions - it's execution-focused, not strategically concerned with cost or lifecycle governance.

Memory tip: Think "Business = Budget & Lifespan." Just as a business manager owns the budget and decides when to retire or invest in capabilities, business architecture is the domain that asks: "What does this cost, and how long will we use it?"

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