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OG0-091 · Question #100

Which phase of the ADM establishes a set of Principles?

The correct answer is A. Preliminary Phase. Architecture Principles are established in the Preliminary Phase as a foundational activity before any architecture work begins. Principles are high-level statements of values that guide architecture decision-making throughout the organization - for example, 'Maximize Benefit…

Submitted by viktor_hu· Apr 18, 2026TOGAF ADM

Question

Which phase of the ADM establishes a set of Principles?

Options

  • APreliminary Phase
  • BPhase A
  • CPhase D
  • DPhase G
  • EPhase H

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    88% (21)
  • C
    8% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

Architecture Principles are established in the Preliminary Phase as a foundational activity before any architecture work begins. Principles are high-level statements of values that guide architecture decision-making throughout the organization - for example, 'Maximize Benefit to the Enterprise' or 'Data is an Asset.' They must be in place before Phase A begins so that all subsequent ADM phases can use them as a decision-making framework. While principles may be referenced or refined in later phases, their initial establishment is a Preliminary Phase output. Confusing this with Phase A (Architecture Vision) is a common error - Phase A uses the principles, not creates them.

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#TOGAF ADM#Preliminary Phase#Architecture Principles

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