OGA-031 practice question 10 of 15

Complete following sentence: In the generic metamodel the main types of elements can be divided into

Full set: 78 questions
Answer options
A: resources and events
B: structure and behavior Correct answer
C: grouping and location
D: process and function
Correct Answer:
B. structure and behavior
Explanation

The ArchiMate generic metamodel provides a high-level classification for all elements. The primary division is between structure elements and behavior elements. Structure elements are further divided into active structure (the "subjects" that perform behavior) and passive structure (the "objects" on which behavior is performed). Behavior elements represent the "verbs" or actions. Therefore, the main types are structure and behavior.

Why Incorrect

A. resources and events: These are specific types of passive structure and behavior elements, respectively, not the main categories of the metamodel.
C. grouping and location: These are auxiliary elements used for organizing or locating other elements, not the primary classification types.
D. process and function: Both are specific types of behavior elements, representing an incomplete classification of the metamodel.

References

The Open Group Standard, ArchiMate® 3.1 Specification, C197, 2019. Section 3.2, "Structure of the Generic Metamodel", Page 16.

The Open Group Standard, ArchiMate® 3.1 Specification, C197, 2019. Figure 4: The ArchiMate Core Framework, Page 13.

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