Complete the sentence. To promote effective architectural activity within the enterprise, TOGAF 9 recommends the establishment of a(n) _____

The TOGAF Standard emphasizes the need for an Enterprise Architecture Capability to ensure that architecture is consistently developed, governed, and managed across the enterprise. This capability encompasses people, processes, and tools required for effective EA practice.

An IT Governing Board oversees IT strategy and decisions but is not specifically the entity recommended by TOGAF for establishing and sustaining architecture activities.

A Program Management Office manages programs and projects, which are distinct from the overarching enterprise architecture capability.

A Quality Assurance department focuses on product or service quality, which is different from managing the overall enterprise architecture.

A Service Management department focuses on the delivery and support of IT services, which is not the primary recommendation for promoting architectural activity itself.