OG0-093 · Question #246
According to TOGAF, which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Definition Document?
The correct answer is C. A description to communicate the intent of the architect. The Architecture Definition Document (ADD) in TOGAF serves as the primary deliverable during architecture development, communicating the architect's comprehensive intent for the proposed architecture.
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According to TOGAF, which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Definition Document?
Options
- AAn agreement between development partners and sponsors on the deliverables
- BA description to allow measurement of the compliance of the implementation
- CA description to communicate the intent of the architect
- DA document that triggers the start of an architecture development cycle
- EA set of general rules and guidelines
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A7% (4)
- B4% (2)
- C88% (49)
- E2% (1)
Why each option
The Architecture Definition Document (ADD) in TOGAF serves as the primary deliverable during architecture development, communicating the architect's comprehensive intent for the proposed architecture.
An agreement on deliverables is typically part of a project charter or statement of work, not the main purpose of the ADD itself, which focuses on the architecture's definition.
While the ADD provides the basis for measuring compliance, its primary purpose is defining the architecture, not solely providing a compliance measurement tool.
The Architecture Definition Document is the key deliverable from the Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases A through F, capturing the architecture being developed and serving as the blueprint to communicate the design and rationale of the proposed architecture. It describes the target architecture and acts as a single point of reference for all stakeholders.
A Request for Architecture Work typically triggers the start of an architecture development cycle, not the Architecture Definition Document.
General rules and guidelines are often captured in Architecture Principles or Standards, which are separate components from the detailed architecture definition in the ADD.
Concept tested: TOGAF Architecture Definition Document purpose
Source: https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-2-doc/arch/chap23.html#tag_23_03_01_02
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