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OG0-093 · Question #351

Scenario Please read this scenario prior to answering the Question Your role is that of Lead Enterprise Architect for a chain of convenience stores. The chain includes over 15,000 retail outlets…

The correct answer is A. You propose that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This is. To address the CEO's strategic vision for enhancing the business, the initial engagement should prioritize defining the desired future state, followed by planning the steps required to achieve that state.

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Scenario Please read this scenario prior to answering the Question Your role is that of Lead Enterprise Architect for a chain of convenience stores. The chain includes over 15,000 retail outlets throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Each store in the chain is an independently owned and operated franchise. The stores operate 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Many of the stores have been with the franchise for more than 10 years and still use the original IT systems deployed at that time. The CEO of the chain has stated his concerns about the inefficiencies of the current systems and identified the need to change. He has defined a new strategic vision that will enhance the business by providing its franchisees new services to help them compete with other retail outlets and online retailers. This strategy is part of the long-term commitment to enhance the brand image and increase revenue for the chain. He has also stated that he expects improved financial results by the end of the current fiscal year. These changes will help to provide the chain with improved products, and more efficient operations. The stores will also act as delivery and return locations for a large online retailer which will further increase the number of potential customers. The addition of a corporate-wide data warehouse will provide analytics that will enable the marketing group to improve its ability to target advertising and new products to specific regions. The chain has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice based in its headquarters and uses the TOGAF standard as the method and guiding framework. The CIO is the sponsor of the activity. The Chief Architect engaged the services of a leading consulting firm that specializes in business strategy. An initial study has been conducted to identify the strategic changes needed to implement the CEO's vision. This recently completed with approval of a strategic architecture encompassing the entire chain, including detailed requirements and recommendations. Based on the recommendations from the initial study, the decision for the chain to adopt a packaged suite of integrated applications that is tailored to the needs of the franchise has been taken. Refer to the scenario You have been asked by the Chief Architect to propose the best approach for architecture development to realize the CEO's vision. Based on TOGAF standard, Version 9.2, which of the following is the best answer?

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  • AYou propose that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This is
  • BYou propose that this engagement define the baseline architecture first in order to assess the
  • CYou propose that the team focus on architecture definition, with a specific emphasis on
  • DYou propose that the team focus on defining the target architecture by going through the

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    76% (26)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    15% (5)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

To address the CEO's strategic vision for enhancing the business, the initial engagement should prioritize defining the desired future state, followed by planning the steps required to achieve that state.

AYou propose that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This isCorrect

In Enterprise Architecture, especially when a new strategic vision is established, it is critical to first define the 'Target Architecture' which represents the desired future state of the enterprise. Once the target is clear, 'Transition Planning' is then undertaken to map out the steps, projects, and resources required to move from the current 'Baseline Architecture' to the defined target, aligning with TOGAF's ADM phases.

BYou propose that this engagement define the baseline architecture first in order to assess the

While defining the baseline architecture is a critical step in TOGAF ADM, the question implies moving towards a new strategic vision, making the target architecture definition and subsequent transition planning a more complete and direct response to realizing that vision through an engagement.

CYou propose that the team focus on architecture definition, with a specific emphasis on

This option is too general; 'architecture definition' is broad and does not specify the critical distinction between baseline and target, nor does it explicitly mention transition planning, which is essential for implementing a new strategic vision.

DYou propose that the team focus on defining the target architecture by going through the

This option focuses only on defining the target architecture but is incomplete because it omits the crucial aspect of transition planning, which is necessary to realize the newly defined target architecture and implement the strategic vision.

Concept tested: TOGAF ADM phases: Target Architecture and Transition Planning

Source: https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch/chap06.html

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#Target Architecture definition#Transition Planning#ADM approach

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