Free The Open Group OG0-092 Exam Questions

Question 1

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 2

Scenario:Please read this scenario prior to answering the questionYour role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a company that manufactures a variety of smallelectromechanical devices. The company is organized as independent operational divisions.The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice and uses TOGAF standard for the basis of itsarchitecture framework. In addition to the EA program, the company has a number of managementframeworks in use, including business planning, portfolio/project management, and operations management.The EA program is sponsored by the CIO.Each division has completed the Architecture Definition documentation required to tailor and configure theenvironment to meet its own specific manufacturing requirements.The enterprise architects have analyzed the key corporate change attributes and implementation constraints. Aconsolidated gap analysis has been completed which has identified the gaps across the Business, Data,Application, and Technology domains. Based on the results of the gap analysis, the architects have reviewedthe requirements, dependencies and interoperability requirements needed to integrate the new ERPenvironment into the existing environment. The architects have completed the Business TransformationReadiness Assessment started in Phase A. Based on all of these factors they have produced a riskassessment.The implementation process is estimated to take four years. Because of the risks posed by the complexity ofthe current environment, a phased approach is needed to implement the target architectures. Theimplementation and Migration Plan v0 1, the draft Architecture Roadmap, and the Capability Assessmentdeliverables are now complete.Refer to the ScenarioYou have been asked to recommend the next steps to prepare the final Implementation and Migration Plan.Based on TOGAF standard, which of the following is the best answer?

A : You would apply the Business Value Assessment Technique to prioritize the implementation projects and project increments. The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformation. You would confirm the Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments Table to list the projects. You would then document the lessons learned and generate the final plan

B : You would assess how the plan impacts the other frameworks in use in the organization. The plan should be coordinated with the business planning, portfolio/project management and operations management frameworks. You would then assign a business value to each project, considering available resources and priorities for the projects. Finally, you would generate the Implementation and Migration Plan.

C : You would conduct a series of Compliance Assessments to ensure that the implementation team is implementing the architecture according to the contract. The Compliance Assessment should verify that the implementation team is using the proper development methodology. It should include deployment of monitoring tools and ensure that performance targets are being met. If they are not met, then changes to performance requirements should be identified and updated in the Implementation and Migration Plan.

D : You would place the strategic Architecture Definition and Transition Architectures under configuration control as part of the ongoing architecture development cycle. This will ensure that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterprise. You would then produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the plan. You recommend that lessons learned be accepted by the Architecture Board as changes to the architecture without review

Answer: B

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

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 5

ScenarioPlease read this scenario prior to answering the questionYou are serving as the Lead Architect for an insurance company, which has been formed through the mergerof three previously independent companies. The company now consists of three divisions with the samenames and division headquarters as their predecessors.The lack of integration between the three divisions has increasingly caused problems in the handling ofcustomer and financial information. The inability to share information has resulted in lost opportunities to"leverage the synergies" that had been intended when the company was formed. At present, each divisionmaintains its own applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common application to manage customer,products, and claims information, each division has different ways of defining these core elements and hascustomized the common application to the point where the ability to exchange information is difficult, costly,and error-prone.As a result, the company has made the decision to introduce a common web portal, contact center softwaresuite, and document management system. Also the company has selected a single enterprise-wide customerrelationship management (CRM) application to consolidate information from several applications that existacross the divisions. The application will be used by each of the divisions and accessed by third party partnersthrough well defined interfaces.The Corporate Board is concerned that the new application must be able to manage and safeguard confidentialcustomer information in a secure manner that meets or exceeds the legal requirements of the countries inwhich the company operates. This will be an increasingly important capability as the company expands itsonline services in cooperation with its partners.The CIO has formed an Enterprise Architecture department, and one of the primary goals in its charter is tocoordinate efforts between the implementation team and the migration teams in each division. The CIO hasalso formed a cross-functional Architecture Board to oversee and govern the architecture. The company hasan existing team of security architects.TOGAF 9 has been selected as the core framework for use for the Enterprise Architecture program. The CIOhas endorsed this choice with the full support of top management.Refer to the ScenarioIn the Preliminary Phase you need to define suitable policies and ensure that the company has the appropriatecapability to address the concerns of the Corporate Board.Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer?

A : You evaluate the implications of the concerns raised by the Corporate Board 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 concerns. You allocate a security architect to oversee the implementation of the new application that is being developed

B : You start by clarifying the intent that the Board has for raising these concerns. This enables you to understand the implications of the concerns 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 a comprehensive security architecture and that this be considered an additional domain architecture

C : You evaluate the implications of the Board-s concerns by examining the security and regulatory impacts on business goals, business drivers and objectives. Based on your understanding, you then update the current security policy to include an emphasis on the concerns. You define architecture principles to form constraints on the architecture work to be undertaken in the project. You then allocate a security architect to ensure that security considerations are included in the architecture planning for all domains.

D : You identify and document the security and regulatory requirements for the application and the data being collected. You ensure that written policies are put in place to address the requirements, and that they are communicated across the organization, together with appropriate training for key employees. You identify constraints on the architecture and communicate those to the architecture team. You establish an agreement with the security architects defining their role within the ongoing architecture project

Answer: D