Free The Open Group OG0-092 Exam Questions

Question 1

Scenario: Glacier Ridge LLCPlease read this scenario prior to answering the questionGlacier Ridge LLC is a vacation property management firm that is growing through acquisition. It manages over200 resort properties across North America. Many of the resort properties use the same internal IT systemsthat they used before they were acquired. Until recently, the only requirement that has been placed en eachproperty is that they use a standard financial reporting system to report their financials ID the headquarters ona weekly basis. The CEO has stated his concerns about the inefficiencies of the current approach andidentified the need to change. He has defined a new strategic vision that will enhance the Glacier Ridgeproperty business by standardizing its operations across the network to provide consolidated financial, humanresources, logistics, sales and marketing, and yield management. He has also stated that he expects results bythe end of the current fiscal year. These changes will provide the company with improved utilization of itscapacity and more efficient operations. The addition of a corporate-wide data warehouse will provide analyticsthat will enable the marketing group to improve its ability to target advertising into key markets to improveyields. Glacier Ridge has mature enterprise architecture (EA) practice and uses TOGAF 9 as the method andguiding framework.The CIO is the sponsor of the activity. In planning this change, the Chief Architect engaged the services of awell-known consulting firm that specializes in business strategy. An initial study has been conducted to identifythe strategic changes needed to implement the CEO's vision. This recently completed with approval of astrategic architecture encompassing the entire firm, including detailed requirements and recommendations.Based on the recommendations from the initial engagement, Glacier Ridge has embraced an ArchitectureVision to adopt an enterprise application that is tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.Refer to the Glacier Ridge scenarioYour role is that of Chief Architect. You have been asked to recommend the best approach to take in thisarchitecture engagement to realize the CEO's vision. Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the bestanswer?

A : Since the initial engagement has identified the need to change, you recommend that the team focus on defining the target architecture by going through the architecture definition phases (B-D). This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured manner and address the requirements needed to realize the vision.

B : Since the vision is well understood and the strategic architecture agreed, you recommend that the target architecture is defined first, followed by transition planning. This will ensure that the current inefficiencies of the baseline architecture are not carried forward, and that the proposed solution addresses the requirements identified in the initial architecture engagement.

C : You recommend that this engagement define the Technology Architecture 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 recommend that the team focus on architecture definition, with a specific emphasis on understanding the strategic change parameters of the business strategy. Once understood, the team will be in the best position to identify the requirements, drivers, issues, and constraints for this engagement. You would ensure that the target architecture addresses non-functional requirements so as to help forecast future impacts.

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

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 4

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 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