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OG0-091 · Question #15

Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe Architecture Principles?

The correct answer is C. They are detailed policies that prescribe behaviors and requirements. Architecture Principles in TOGAF are intentionally high-level, general guiding statements that inform and constrain decision-making - they are explicitly NOT detailed policies. Detailed, prescriptive policies that mandate specific behaviors belong in a different category (e.g…

Submitted by amina.ke· Apr 18, 2026Core Concepts

Question

Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe Architecture Principles?

Options

  • AThey are most effective when they are embraced and used across the organization
  • BThey are based on enterprise principles
  • CThey are detailed policies that prescribe behaviors and requirements
  • DEven though they may appear generic, they should be tailored to reflect an organization's culture

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    5% (3)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    89% (50)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

Architecture Principles in TOGAF are intentionally high-level, general guiding statements that inform and constrain decision-making - they are explicitly NOT detailed policies. Detailed, prescriptive policies that mandate specific behaviors belong in a different category (e.g., standards or policies). Principles provide a philosophical foundation and direction. The other statements are all correct: principles are most effective when adopted organization-wide (A), they derive from and are based on enterprise principles (B), and they should be tailored to reflect the organization's culture even when they appear generic (D).

Topics

#Architecture Principles#TOGAF Core Concepts#Principles vs Policies#Enterprise Architecture

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