TOGAF Version 9 Foundation Study Guide (eBook)

Rachel Harrison (Autor)

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2015 | 1. Auflage
335 Seiten
van Haren Publishing (Verlag)
978-90-8753-986-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Study Guide for Preparing for the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination This document is a Study Guide for TOGAF™ 9 Foundation. It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification. The audience for this Study Guide is: Individuals who require a basic understanding of TOGAF 9 Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation Architects who are looking for a first introduction to TOGAF 9 Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification in a stepwise manner and have not previously qualified as TOGAF 8 Certified

Inhalt

Preface 14
About the Author 18
Trademarks 19
Acknowledgements 20
References 21
Chapter 1 Introduction 22
1.1 Key Learning Points 22
1.2 The TOGAF Certification for People Program 22
1.3 Summary 28
1.4 Test Yourself Questions 29
1.5 Recommended Reading 30
Chapter 2 Basic Concepts 32
2.1 Key Learning Points 32
2.2 Introduction to TOGAF 9 32
2.3 What is an Enterprise? 34
2.4 What is Architecture in the Context of TOGAF? 35
2.5 Why do I Need Enterprise Architecture? 36
2.6 What is an Architecture Framework? 37
2.7 Why do I Need a Framework for Enterprise Architecture? 37
2.8 Why is TOGAF Suitable as a Framework for Enterprise Architecture? 38
2.9 What are the Different Architecture Domains that TOGAF deals with? 39
2.10 What does TOGAF Contain? 40
2.11 Summary 43
2.12 Test Yourself Questions 44
2.13 Recommended Reading 45
Chapter 3 Core Concepts 46
3.1 Key Learning Points 46
3.2 What are the Phases of the ADM? 46
3.3 Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks 48
3.4 The Enterprise Continuum 50
3.5 The Architecture Repository 51
3.6 Establishing and Maintaining an Enterprise Architecture Capability 53
3.7 Establishing an Operational Architecture Capability 54
3.8 Using TOGAF with Other Frameworks 55
3.9 The TOGAF Document Categorization Model 56
3.10 Summary 58
3.11 Test Yourself Questions 58
3.12 Recommended Reading 60
Chapter 4 Key Terminology 62
4.1 Key Learning Points 62
4.2 Key Terms 62
4.3 Summary 75
4.4 Test Yourself Questions 75
4.5 Recommended Reading 76
Chapter 5 Introduction to the Architecture Development Method 78
5.1 Key Learning Points 78
5.2 The Architecture Development Cycle 78
5.3 What is the Relationship of the ADM to Other Parts of TOGAF? 83
5.4 Key Points of the ADM Cycle 86
5.5 How to Adapt the ADM to your Enterprise 86
5.6 The Need for Architecture Governance 88
5.7 Scoping the Architecture Activity for your Organization 89
5.8 Integrating the Architecture Domains for your Organization 91
5.9 Summary 93
5.10 Test Yourself Questions 93
5.11 Recommended Reading 95
Chapter 6 The Enterprise Continuum and Tools 96
6.1 Key Learning Points 96
6.2 Overview of the Enterprise Continuum 97
6.3 The Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Re-Use 97
6.4 The Constituent Parts of the Enterprise Continuum 98
6.5 The Architecture Continuum in Detail 100
6.6 The Solutions Continuum in Detail 102
6.7 Using the Enterprise Continuum within the ADM 106
6.8 The Architecture Repository 106
6.9 Tools Standardization 110
6.10 Summary 110
6.11 Test Yourself Questions 111
6.12 Recommended Reading 114
Chapter 7 The ADM Phases 116
7.1 Key Learning Points 116
7.2 Preliminary Phase 116
7.3 Phase A: Architecture Vision 121
7.4 Phase B: Business Architecture 124
7.5 Phase C: Information Systems Architectures 126
7.6 Phase D: Technology Architecture 129
7.7 Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions 130
7.8 Phase F: Migration Planning 132
7.9 Phase G: Implementation Governance 133
7.10 Phase H: Architecture Change Management 135
7.11 Requirements Management 138
7.12 Summary 140
7.13 Test Yourself Questions 140
7.14 Recommended Reading 144
Chapter 8 ADM Guidelines and Techniques 146
8.1 Key Learning Points 146
8.2 ADM Guidelines and Techniques Overview 146
8.3 Architecture Principles 147
8.4 Business Scenarios 150
8.5 Gap Analysis 153
8.6 Interoperability 155
8.7 Business Transformation Readiness Assessment 158
8.8 Risk Management 158
8.9 Capability-Based Planning 160
8.10 Summary 160
8.11 Test Yourself Questions 161
8.12 Recommended Reading 163
Chapter 9 Architecture Governance 164
9.1 Key Learning Points 164
9.2 Introduction to Architecture Governance 165
9.3 TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework 166
9.4 The Benefits of Architecture Governance 168
9.5 Architecture Board 170
9.6 Architecture Contracts 171
9.7 Architecture Compliance 171
9.8 Using the ADM to Establish an Architecture Capability 176
9.9 Summary 177
9.10 Test Yourself Questions 178
9.11 Recommended Reading 181
Chapter 10 Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders 182
10.1 Key Learning Points 182
10.2 Concepts and Definitions 182
10.3 Architecture Views and Viewpoints 185
10.4 The Relationship between Stakeholders, Concerns, Views, and Viewpoints 188
10.5 The View Creation Process 189
10.6 Summary 190
10.7 Test Yourself Questions 191
10.8 Recommended Reading 192
Chapter 11 Building Blocks 194
11.1 Key Learning Points 194
11.2 What is a Building Block? 194
11.3 Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks 195
11.4 Building Blocks and the ADM 197
11.5 The TOGAF Building Blocks Example 198
11.6 Architecture Patterns 201
11.7 Summary 201
11.8 Test Yourself Questions 202
11.9 Recommended Reading 202
Chapter 12 ADM Deliverables 204
12.1 Key Learning Points 204
12.2 The Role of Architecture Deliverables 204
12.3 The Purpose of Key Deliverables 205
12.4 Summary 212
12.5 Test Yourself Questions 212
12.6 Recommended Reading 213
Chapter 13 TOGAF Reference Models 214
13.1 Key Learning Points 214
13.2 The TOGAF TRM as a Foundation Architecture 214
13.3 The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model 217
13.4 Boundaryless Information Flow 218
13.5 Summary 221
13.6 Test Yourself Questions 222
13.7 Recommended Reading 223
Appendix A Answers to Test Yourself Questions 224
A.1 Answers to the Test Yourself Questions 224
Appendix B Test Yourself Examination Paper 230
B.1 Examination Paper 230
B.2 Questions 230
Appendix C Test Yourself Examination Paper Answers 244
C.1 Scoring the Examination 244
C.2 Answers 244
Appendix D TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus 252
D.1 Basic Concepts 252
D.2 Core Concepts 253
D.3 General Definitions 253
D.4 Introduction to the ADM 255
D.5 Enterprise Continuum and Tools 255
D.6 ADM Phases (Level 1) 256
D.7 ADM Guidelines and Techniques 258
D.8 Architecture Governance (Level 1) 258
D.9 Architecture Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders 259
D.10 Building Blocks 260
D.11 ADM Deliverables 260
D.12 TOGAF Reference Models (Level 1) 261
D.13 TOGAF Certification Program 261
Index 262

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Chapter 1
Introduction

1.1 Key Learning Points

This document is a Study Guide for TOGAF® Version 9 for students planning to become certified for TOGAF 9 Foundation. It will familiarize you with all the materials that you need to know in order to pass the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification.

This first chapter will familiarize you with the TOGAF 9 certification program and its principles, as well as give you important information about the structure of the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

• To provide an understanding of TOGAF certification and why you should become certified

• To learn key facts about the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

1.2 The TOGAF Certification for People Program

(Syllabus Reference: Unit 13, Learning Outcome 7: You should be able to briefly explain the TOGAF Certification program, and distinguish between the levels for certification.)

Certification is available to individuals who wish to demonstrate they have attained the required knowledge and understanding of TOGAF Version 9.

There are two levels defined for TOGAF 9 People certification, denoted Level 1 and Level 2, which lead to certification at TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified respectively. This Study Guide covers the first of these – TOGAF 9 Foundation. Studying for TOGAF 9 Foundation can be used as a learning objective towards achieving TOGAF 9 Certified, as all the learning outcomes are required in both certifications.

Table 1: Certification Levels and Associated Labels

Certification Level

Certification Label

Level 1

TOGAF 9 Foundation

Level 2

TOGAF 9 Certified

Why is TOGAF certification important?

The existence of a certification program for TOGAF provides a strong incentive for organizations to standardize on TOGAF as the open method for enterprise architecture, and so avoid lock-in to proprietary methods. It is an important step in making enterprise architecture a well-recognized discipline, and in introducing rigor into the procurement of tools and services for enterprise architecture.

The two certification levels are summarized in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1 shows the relationship between Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 (TOGAF 9 Certified) is a superset of the requirements for Level 1 (TOGAF 9 Foundation).2

Figure 1: TOGAF 9 Certification Program Overview

2 The gap at the top of the pyramid is to signify that additional certification levels may be added in the future.

The Open Group also provides a certification path direct to Level 2 (TOGAF 9 Certified) for individuals who have previously achieved the TOGAF 8 Certified qualification. This is known as the bridging option and is illustrated in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Bridging TOGAF 8 to TOGAF 9

1.2.1 Certification Document Structure

The documents available to support the program are as shown in Figure 3. Program description documents, such as this Study Guide, are intended for an end-user audience including those interested in becoming certified. The Program definition documents are intended for trainers, examination developers, and the Certification Authority. All these documents are available from The Open Group web site.3

Why become certified?

Becoming certified demonstrates clearly to employers and peers your commitment to enterprise architecture as a discipline. In particular, it demonstrates that you possess a body of core knowledge about TOGAF as an open, industry standard framework and method for enterprise architecture. The Open Group publishes the definitive directory of TOGAF Certified individuals, and certified service and product offerings, and issues certificates.

3 Available from the TOGAF 9 Certification web site at www.opengroup.org/togaf9/cert, or from The Open Group Bookstore at www.opengroup.org/bookstore.

Figure 3: Certification Document Structure

1.2.2 Program Vision and Principles

The vision for the program is to define and promote a market-driven education and certification program to support TOGAF 9. The program has been designed with the following principles in mind:

Table 2: TOGAF Certification Principles

Principle

Certification Aspects

Openness

The program is open to applicants from all countries.

Fairness

Certification is achieved only by passing an examination that is equivalent to that taken by any other candidate.

Market Relevance

The program is structured to meet the needs of the market for conversion from TOGAF 8, as well as for people without prior TOGAF certification, and for certification at two levels. Additional levels may be introduced during the life of the program, as may updated versions of TOGAF.

Principle

Certification Aspects

Learning Support

Training courses are provided by third parties, according to the needs of the market.

Quality

Training course providers may choose to seek Open Group accreditation for their courses. Accredited courses are listed on The Open Group web site.

Best Practice

The program is designed to follow industry best practice for equivalent certification programs.

1.2.3 TOGAF 9 Foundation

The purpose of certification to TOGAF 9 Level 1, known as TOGAF 9 Foundation, is to provide validation that the candidate has gained knowledge of the terminology, structure, and basic concepts of TOGAF 9, and understands the core principles of enterprise architecture and TOGAF.

The learning objectives at this level focus on knowledge and comprehension.

Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:

• The basic concepts of enterprise architecture and TOGAF

• The core concepts of TOGAF 9

• The key terminology of TOGAF 9

• The ADM cycle and the objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and scope the ADM

• The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its purpose, and its constituent parts

• How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture

• The ADM guidelines and techniques

• How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle

• The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders

• The concept of building blocks

• The key deliverables of the ADM cycle

• The TOGAF reference models

• The TOGAF certification program

Examination

Certification for TOGAF 9 Foundation is achieved by passing the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. This is a multiple-choice examination with 40 questions.4

What is the relationship between TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified?

The learning outcomes for TOGAF 9 Foundation are a subset of those for TOGAF 9 Certified. Candidates are able to choose whether they wish to learn in a stepwise manner by becoming certified to TOGAF 9 Foundation and then at a later date TOGAF 9 Certified, or alternately to go direct to TOGAF 9 Certified by taking the examinations back-to-back in one session.

1.2.4 The Certification Process

This Study Guide is aimed at preparing you to become certified for TOGAF 9 Foundation. The examination for this level is the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination, which comprises 40 multiple-choice questions.

The TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus for the examination is contained in Appendix D. Certain topic areas are weighted as more important than others and thus have more questions. The 11 topic areas covered by the examination together with the number of questions per area in the examination follows:

1. Basic Concepts (3 questions)

2. Core Concepts (3 questions)

3. Introduction to the ADM (3 questions)

4. The Enterprise Continuum and Tools (4 questions)

5. ADM Phases (9 questions)

6. ADM Guidelines and Techniques (6 questions)

7. Architecture Governance (4 questions)

8. Architecture Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders (2...

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• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.1.2015
• Reihe/Serie: TOGAF SERIES
• Verlagsort: Hertogenbosch
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Allgemeinbildende Schulen
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• Schlagworte: Enterprise Architecture
• ISBN-10: 90-8753-986-X / 908753986X
• ISBN-13: 978-90-8753-986-3 / 9789087539863