OGEA-101 practice question 6 of 25

Which section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles should highlight the requirements for carrying out the principle?

Full set: 162 questions

Domain ADM Techniques

Answer options
A: Rationale
B: Name
C: Statement
D: Implications Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. Implications
Explanation

The 'Implications' section of the TOGAF Architecture Principles template is specifically designed to detail the consequences and requirements of adopting a principle. This includes the necessary activities, tasks, resource commitments (both for business and IT), costs, and standards that must be implemented to ensure the principle is successfully carried out. It translates the high-level rule (the Statement) into actionable requirements and highlights the practical impact on the enterprise, making it the correct section for this purpose.

Why Incorrect

A. Rationale: This section explains the business justification and benefits of the principle (the "why"), not the implementation requirements.
B. Name: This is merely a unique, memorable title used to identify the principle.
C. Statement: This is the concise, unambiguous declaration of the fundamental rule itself, not the steps to execute it.

References

1. The Open Group Standard, TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition. Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 17: Architecture Principles, Section 17.2, "Applying Architecture Principles". The documentation states: "Implications: Should highlight the requirements, both for the business and IT, for carrying out the principle – in terms of resources, costs, and activities/tasks." This directly confirms that the 'Implications' section contains the requirements for carrying out the principle.

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