Free The Open Group OG0-092 Exam Questions

Question 1

An international Insurance company has grown with little consideration for rationalization and consolidation.There is no coordination between business unit and every one have managed its own applications. The CIOdecided to establish an Enterprise Architecture program within the enterprise to enable the company to expandto other markets in the next two years. The company has not any Enterprise Architecture Capability in placeand the he CIO has set up an Architecture Board and called its first meeting.Refer to the scenario aboveAs Lead Architect you will establish a TOGAF 9 Enterprise Architecture program. Identify the best way to dothis among the answers below.Choose one of the following answers

A : You tailor TOGAF 9 with the help of the Architecture Board to integrate it with the legacy procedures established by the PMO. You also examine the relationship of TOGAF with other processes and frameworks for governance, systems development and operations management. You then define the footprint of the enterprise architecture

B : As Lead Architect you create a Request for Architecture Work to allocate resources to work on the Architecture Vision. Based on the outcome of the Business Scenario technique you apply, you create the Common Systems Architecture to guide the choice of Solutions Building Blocks. These will be then used for integrating the systems across business units

C : You clarify the agreement on key business drivers and the scope of the enterprise architecture. You then clarify the requirements for architecture work. You define the architecture principles together with the help of the Architecture Board in order to lead the architecture work. You consider how to tailor TOGAF 9 for this enterprise

D : You conduct an Architecture Maturity Assessment. You then use the TOGAF ADM to state the requirements for the integration of a new company information management system into the organization. You then list a set of business goals together with the Architecture Board that will be a reference to the enterprise architecture program

Answer: C

Question 2

ScenarioPlease read this scenario prior to answering the questionYour role is that of Lead Enterprise Architect working at the headquarters of a fast food chain. The chainmanages over 7500 restaurants across 33 countries. Each restaurant in the chain is an independently ownedand operated franchise.Many of the restaurants still use the first generation IT systems deployed over 10 years ago. The ChiefOperating Officer (COO) of the chain has stated his concerns about the inefficiencies of the current systemsand identified the need to change. He has defined a new strategic vision that will enhance the businessincluding providing its franchisees new support services to help them address the increasing competition fromcoffee shops. This is part of the long-term commitment to enhance the brand image and increase revenue forthe chain. He has also stated that he expects improved financial results by the end of the current fiscal year.The changes will help provide the chain with improved products, including healthier alternatives in the menu,and more efficient operations. The addition of a corporate-wide data warehouse will provide analytics that willenable 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 TOGAFstandard as the method and guiding framework. The CIO is the sponsor of the activity.In planning the change, the Chief Architect engaged the services of a well-known consulting firm thatspecializes in business strategy. An initial study has been conducted to identify the strategic changes neededto implement the COO’s vision. This recently completed with approval of a strategic architecture encompassingthe entire chain, including detailed requirements and recommendations.Based on the recommendations from the initial study, the decision has been taken for the chain to adopt apackaged suite of integrated applications that is tailored to the needs of the franchise.Refer to the scenarioYou have been asked by the Chief Architect to propose the best approach for architecture development torealize the COO’s vision.Based on the TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

A : You propose that the focus be placed on architecture definition, with emphasis on understanding the strategic change parameters. The requirements, drivers, issues, and constraint for this engagement can then be identified. You would ensure that the target architecture addresses non-functional requirements so as to ensure the target architecture is robust and secure

B : You propose that the target architecture is defined first by going through the architecture definition phases (B-D). This is because the initial study identified the need to change. This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured manner and address the requirements needed to realize the vision

C : You propose that the baseline Technology Architecture is defined first in order to assess the current infrastructure capacity and capability. Then the focus should be on transition planning and architecture deployment. This will identify requirements to ensure that the projects are sequenced in an optimal fashion so as to realize the vision

D : You propose that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This is because the vision is well understood and the strategic architecture agreed. The target first approach will ensure that the current problems and inefficiencies of the baseline architecture are not carried forward, and that the proposed solution addresses the requirements identified in the initial study

Answer: D

Question 3

Scenario: AGEX Inc.Please read this scenario prior to answering the questionAGEX is a large, global commodities trading company which has been growing rapidly through a series ofacquisitions.Each new business is performing well in its markets. However, the lack of integration between headquartersand the business units has increasingly caused problems in the handling of customer and financial information.The inability to share information across businesses has resulted in lost opportunities to "leverage thesynergies" that had been intended when the businesses were acquired. At present, each business unitmaintains its own applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common application to manage customer,products, supplier, and inventory information, each business unit has different ways of defining each of thesecore elements and has customized the common application to the point where the ability to exchangeinformation is difficult, costly, and error-prone.As a result, AGEX has begun implementing a single Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system toconsolidate information from several applications that exist across the lines of business. The Corporate Boardis concerned that the new ERP system must be able to manage and safeguard customer information in amanner that meets or exceeds the legal requirements of the countries in which the company operates. This willbe an increasingly important capability as the company expands its online services offered to clients andtrading partners.The CIO has formed an Enterprise Architecture department, and one of the primary goals in its charter is tocoordinate efforts between the ERP implementation team and the business unit personnel who will be involvedin the migration process. The CIO has also formed a cross-functional Architecture Review Board to overseeand govern the architecture.After reviewing the available alternatives, and based on recommendations from the ERP vendor, AGEX hasselected TOGAF 9 as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture program.The CIO has endorsed this choice with the full support of top management.Refer to the AGEX Inc. ScenarioYou are serving as the Chief Architect.You have been asked to recommend the approach to take in the Preliminary Phase to ensure that theCorporate Board's concern is addressed.Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

A : You evaluate the implications of the Board-s concern in terms of regulatory and security policy requirements. You then update the AGEX security policy to reflect the concern, ensuring that this policy is communicated across the organization You allocate a security architecture team to ensure that security considerations are included in ongoing architecture planning. You then assess the security implications and agreements within the AGEX businesses and their suppliers

B : You evaluate the implications of the Board-s concern in terms of regulatory requirements and their impact on business goals and objectives. Based on this understanding, you then issue a Request for Architecture Work to commence an architecture development project to develop a solution that will address the Board's concern You allocate a security architect to oversee the implementation of the solution in the ERP system that is being developed

C : You start by clarifying the intent that the Board has for raising this concern. This enables you to understand the implications of the concern in terms of regulatory requirements and the potential impact on current business goals and objectives. You propose that a security architect or security architecture team be allocated to develop comprehensive security architecture

D : You evaluate the implications of the Board-s concern by examining the potential impacts on business goals and objectives. Based on your understanding, you then update the current AGEX security policy to include an emphasis on the Board-s concern. In addition, you allocate a security architect to ensure that security considerations are included in the architecture planning for all domains.

Answer: A

Question 4

Scenario:Please read this scenario prior to answering the QuestionYou are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect at a major supplier in the automotive industry. The companyis headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with manufacturing plants across the United States, Brazil, Germany,Japan and South Korea. Each of these plants has been operating its own planning and production schedulingsystems, as well as custom developed applications that drive the automated production equipment at eachplant.The company is implementing lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and improve the efficiency of allof its production operations. During a recent exercise held for internal quality improvement, it was determinedthat a significant reduction in process waste could be achieved by replacing the current planning andscheduling systems with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system located in the Cleveland datacenter. This central system would provide support to each of the plants replacing the functionality in theexisting systems. It would also eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities. A reducednumber of IT staff could support the remaining applications. In some cases, a third-party contractor couldprovide those staff.The Enterprise Architecture department has been operating for several years and has mature, well-developedarchitecture governance and development processes that are strongly based on TOGAF 9At a recent meeting, the Architecture Board approved a Request for Architecture Work sponsored by the ChiefEngineer of Global Manufacturing Operations. The request covered the initial architectural investigations andthe development of a comprehensive architecture to plan the transformation.The Common ERP Deployment architecture project team has now been formed, and the project team hasbeen asked to develop an Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and benefits. Some of theplant managers have expressed concern about the security and reliability of diving their planning andproduction scheduling from a remote centralized system. The Chief Engineer wants to know how theseconcerns can be addressed.Refer to the ScenarioDuring the initial meeting of the Common ERP Deployment architecture project team, a number of alternativerecommendations for how to proceed are put forward by members of the team.You have been asked to select the most appropriate recommendation to ensure that the team evaluatesdifferent approaches to the problem and clarifies the requirements for the architecture.Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?

A : The team should develop Baseline and Target Architectures for each of the manufacturing plants, ensuring that the views corresponding to selected viewpoints address key concerns of the stakeholders. A consolidated gap analysis between the architectures will then be used to validate the approach, and determine the capability increments needed to achieve the target state

B : The team should exercise due diligence and carefully research vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors that are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from the research, the team should define a preliminary Architecture Vision. The team should then use that model to build consensus among the key stakeholders

C : The team should use stakeholder analysis to understand who has concerns about the initiative. The team should then hold a series of interviews at each of the manufacturing plants using the business scenario technique. This will then enable them to identify and document the key high-level stakeholder requirements for the architecture

D : The team should conduct a pilot project that will enable vendors on the short list to demonstrate potential solutions that will address the concerns of the stakeholders. Based on the findings of that pilot project, a complete set of retirements will be developed that will drive the evolution of the architecture

Answer: C

Question 5

RIG Networks, a global network supplier is implementing a massive replacement of its supply chain to reduceproduction cost of their new LTE (Long Term Evolution) gateways. As part of this renovation process the CIOdecided to replace their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system using a greenfield approach (where thelegacy ERP system will be decommissioned). The CIO engaged a team of TOGAF 9 certified consultants todesign the solution, he then identified the suppliers and asked you as Chief Architect to supervise the definitionof the Architecture Design and Development Contract.Refer to the scenario aboveYou now need to write the Architecture Design and Development Contract, identify how you would o thisfollowing TOGAF 9.Choose one of the following answers

A : You would define the Architecture Design and Development Contract with : introduction and background, the nature of the agreement, scope of the architecture, architecture and strategic principles and requirements, conformance requirements, Target Architecture Measures, Define phases of deliverables, Prioritized joint workplan, Time window, Architecture delivery and business metrics

B : You would define the Architecture Design and Development Contract with : introduction and background, the nature of the agreement, scope of the architecture, architecture and strategic principles and requirements, conformance requirements, Baseline Architecture definition, Target Architecture Measures, Define phases of deliverables, Prioritized joint workplan, Time window, Architecture delivery and business metrics

C : You would define the Architecture Design and Development Contract with : Target Architecture Measures, Define phases of deliverables, Prioritized joint workplan, Time window, Architecture delivery and business metrics

D : You would define the Architecture Design and Development Contract with : scope, goals, objectives and constraints, Architecture Principles, Baseline Architecture, Architecture Models, Gap Analysis, Impact Assessment.

Answer: A