Which one of the following best describes the purpose of a Change Request?

The correct answer is C. To request a dispensation or to kick-start a further cycle of architecture work. In TOGAF, a Change Request serves two primary purposes: (1) requesting a dispensation - i.e., a formal exception or waiver from an existing architecture standard or constraint - or (2) initiating a new cycle of architecture work when a significant change is needed. It is a…

Submitted by fatima_kr· Apr 18, 2026ADM Guidelines and Techniques

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Options

ATo act as a deliverable container for artifacts created during a project
BTo ensure that the results of a Compliance Assessment are distributed to the Architecture Board
CTo request a dispensation or to kick-start a further cycle of architecture work
DThe ensure that information is communicated to the right stakeholders at the right time
ETo review project progress and ensure the implementation is inline with the objectives

How the community answered

(14 responses)

C
93% (13)
D
7% (1)

Explanation

In TOGAF, a Change Request serves two primary purposes: (1) requesting a dispensation - i.e., a formal exception or waiver from an existing architecture standard or constraint - or (2) initiating a new cycle of architecture work when a significant change is needed. It is a formal mechanism for managing deviations or triggering architecture evolution, not for distributing compliance results, tracking project progress, or managing communications.

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#Change Request#Architecture Governance#ADM Cycle#Dispensation

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