An enterprise architect says: "We're in Phase B of the ADM."
What does Phase B cover in TOGAF?
Phase B — Business Architecture focuses on defining the target business architecture: processes, capabilities, organisational structures, and business goals. It follows Phase A (Architecture Vision) and precedes Phase C (Information Systems Architecture). The output of Phase B is a Business Architecture document showing the current (baseline) and target business states and gap analysis. Getting Phase B right is critical — it drives everything downstream.
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What is the TOGAF ADM?
The Architecture Development Method (ADM) is the core of TOGAF — an iterative process for creating and managing enterprise architecture. The cycle begins with Preliminary phase (governance setup), then A (Vision) → B (Business) → C (Information Systems) → D (Technology) → E (Opportunities & Solutions) → F (Migration Planning) → G (Implementation Governance) → H (Architecture Change Management), then back to A. "Iterative" is key — organisations repeat the cycle as the business evolves.
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Complete the sentence from an architecture review meeting:
"Before selecting Kafka as our event broker, we defined it as an Architecture _____ Block — a reusable, technology-neutral capability that any solution could fulfil."
An Architecture Building Block (ABB) defines a capability at a technology-independent level — for example, "Asynchronous Messaging Service" rather than "Kafka." When a specific product is chosen (Kafka), it becomes a Solution Building Block (SBB). ABBs promote reuse across architecture engagements: the same ABB can be satisfied by different SBBs in different contexts. This separation of "what" from "how" is fundamental to TOGAF's approach.
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A TOGAF practitioner refers to the Architecture Repository. What does it contain?
The TOGAF Architecture Repository is the single source of truth for enterprise architecture assets. It includes: the Architecture Metamodel (how artefacts relate), the Architecture Landscape (current, transition, and target), the Standards Information Base (approved standards and patterns), the Reference Library (model architectures and examples), and the Governance Log (decisions and waivers). It enables reuse and prevents architectural drift across business units.
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Which sentence correctly uses TOGAF vocabulary in a stakeholder presentation?
Option B correctly uses TOGAF vocabulary in sequence and context: Phase A (Architecture Vision) produces stakeholder alignment; Phase B develops the Business Architecture. The language "target business architecture" and "capability gap analysis" are correct outputs for Phase B. Option A incorrectly equates TOGAF with waterfall project planning. Option C misattributes CISO requirements to Phase D (which covers Technology Architecture, not security governance).