What is an objective of the ADM Preliminary Phase?

The Preliminary Phase of the Architecture Development Method (ADM) focuses on establishing the Architecture Capability within the organization. A key objective of this phase is to prepare the enterprise for a successful architecture project. This preparation includes defining the organizational context, tailoring the TOGAF framework, establishing governance structures, and crucially, selecting and implementing the tools that will support the architecture function. These tools are essential for modeling, repository management, and communication, thereby enabling the entire Architecture Capability.

A. To develop a vision of the business value to be delivered by the proposed enterprise architecture: This is a primary objective of Phase A: Architecture Vision, not the Preliminary Phase.

C. To obtain approval for the Statement of Architecture Work: This is a key objective and output of Phase A: Architecture Vision, which formally initiates the architecture development cycle.

D. To create the initial version of the Architecture Roadmap: The initial Architecture Roadmap is a key deliverable from Phase A: Architecture Vision and is further detailed in Phases E and F.

1. The Open Group. (2022). TOGAF® Standard

10th Edition. Van Haren Publishing.

Correct Answer B: Part II

Section 5.3

Step 6

"Define and establish the Architecture Capability"

explicitly lists "Select and implement tools that support the Architecture Capability" as a key activity.

Incorrect Option A & C: Part II

Section 6.2

"Objectives"

states that Phase A is to "develop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and business value" and to "secure approval for a Statement of Architecture Work".

Incorrect Option D: Part III

Chapter 25

"Architecture Roadmap"

describes this artifact as being initiated in Phase A and refined in Phases E and F.