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OGEA-103 · Question #110

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question You are working as an Enterprise Architect at a large company. The company runs many retail stores as well as an online marketplace. The…

The correct answer is D. Common Use Applications, Data is an Asset, Data is Accessible, Ease of Use, Business. The scenario describes a company undergoing a merger and integration of retail operations and systems, requiring principles that support standardization, data management, accessibility, usability, and business continuity. The best principles for this transformation are: Common…

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Please read this scenario prior to answering the question You are working as an Enterprise Architect at a large company. The company runs many retail stores as well as an online marketplace. The online marketplace allows hundreds of brands to partner with the company. The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF standard for its architecture development method. The EA practice is involved in all aspects of the business, with oversight provided by an Architecture Board with representatives from different parts of the business. The EA program is sponsored by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Many of the stores remain open all day and night. Each store uses a standard method to track sales and inventory. This involves sending accurate, timely sales data to a central AI-based inventory management system that can predict demand, adjust stock levels, and automate reordering. The central inventory management system is housed at the company’s central data center. The company has bought a major rival. The Chief Executive Officer believes that the merger will enable growth through combined offerings and cost savings. The decision has been made to fully integrate the two organizations, including merging retail operations and systems. This means that duplicated systems will be replaced with one standard retail management system. Also, the company will reduce the number of applications that are used. The CIO expects significant savings will be achieved by implementing these changes across the newly merged company. One improvement that the rival has successfully implemented is the use of hand-held devices within stores, for both customers and staff. This has increased both customer and staff employee satisfaction due to the time savings this has brought. The CIO has given the go-ahead to roll out the devices in all stores but has stated that training on how to use the hand-held devices should be brief because there are a lot of employees, many of whom are part-time. The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF standard for its architecture development method. The EA practice is involved in all aspects of the business, with oversight provided by an Architecture Board with representatives from different parts of the business. The EA program is sponsored by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Request for Architecture Work to oversee the merger has been approved. The project has been scoped, and you have been assigned to work on it. Your role includes managing the architecture for the retail stores. Refer to the scenario You have been asked to confirm the most relevant architecture principles for the transformation. Based on the TOGAF Standard, which of the following is the best answer? [Note: The sequence of the principles listed in each answer does not matter. You should assume the company follows the set of principles provided in the TOGAF Standard, ADM Techniques, Architecture Principles chapter. You may need to refer to section 2.6 located in ADM Techniques within the reference text to answer this question.]

Options

  • AMaximize Benefit to the Enterprise, Common Use Applications, Data is an Asset, Responsive
  • BControl Technical Diversity, Interoperability, Data is an Asset, Data is Shared, Business
  • CCommon Vocabulary and Data Definitions, Compliance with the Law, Requirements Based
  • DCommon Use Applications, Data is an Asset, Data is Accessible, Ease of Use, Business

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  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    16% (6)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    76% (28)

Explanation

The scenario describes a company undergoing a merger and integration of retail operations and systems, requiring principles that support standardization, data management, accessibility, usability, and business continuity. The best principles for this transformation are: Common Use Applications: The goal is to reduce duplicated systems and implement a standard retail management system, making this principle crucial. Data is an Asset: The central inventory management system relies on accurate and timely data; therefore, treating data as a key asset is essential. Data is Accessible: Given the AI-based inventory management system and the integration of different systems, ensuring data accessibility across stores and online platforms is critical. Ease of Use: The rollout of hand-held devices for employees and customers requires a simple, intuitive interface to minimize training time and maximize adoption. Business Continuity: Many stores operate 24/7, meaning that retail systems must ensure continuous operations, even during the integration of the two companies.

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