OG0-093 · Question #44
Which of the following best describes the state of architecture artifacts as a project progresses through ADM Phases A to D?
The correct answer is D. The artifacts evolve from generic architectures to organization-specific architectures. As a project advances through the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) Phases A to D, the architecture artifacts progressively transform from high-level, generic descriptions to detailed, organization-specific designs.
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Which of the following best describes the state of architecture artifacts as a project progresses through ADM Phases A to D?
Options
- AThe artifacts are transformed into solution architectures
- BThe artifacts become increasingly product focused
- CThe artifacts become increasingly generic and re-usable
- DThe artifacts evolve from generic architectures to organization-specific architectures
- EThe artifacts evolve from common systems architectures to foundation architectures
How the community answered
(58 responses)- A3% (2)
- B2% (1)
- D90% (52)
- E5% (3)
Why each option
As a project advances through the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) Phases A to D, the architecture artifacts progressively transform from high-level, generic descriptions to detailed, organization-specific designs.
While the ADM's output ultimately informs solution architectures, the statement primarily describes a 'transformation' rather than the specific 'evolution' from generic to organization-specific.
The artifacts become more specific to the organization's context, which may involve product selection, but the core evolution is about increasing specificity to the enterprise, not just 'product focused.'
This statement is incorrect; as the ADM progresses, the architectures become more specific to the enterprise and less generic or reusable.
The TOGAF ADM progresses from high-level, conceptual phases (A-Vision, B-Business Architecture) to more detailed and specific phases (C-Information Systems Architecture, D-Technology Architecture). This natural evolution means architecture artifacts become increasingly tailored and specific to the organization's unique context, moving from generic principles to concrete, organization-specific architectural designs and solutions.
This describes the reverse of the actual progression; foundation architectures are the most generic, while common systems architectures are less generic, but the ADM moves towards more specific organizational architectures.
Concept tested: TOGAF ADM Phases and Architecture Evolution
Source: https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch/chap06.html
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