OGEA-10B practice question 7 of 25

Consider the following statement: According to the TOGAF Standard a governed approach of a particular deliverable will ensure a system of continuous monitoring to check integrity changes decision-making and audit of all architecture-related activities Which deliverable is being referred to?

Full set: 104 questions
Answer options
A: An Architecture Contract Correct answer
B: The Architecture Definition Document
C: The Architecture Vision
D: The Statement of Architecture Work
Correct Answer:
A. An Architecture Contract
Explanation

The deliverable being referred to is an Architecture Contract. According to the TOGAF standard, Architecture Contracts are formal agreements between sponsors, architects, and implementation teams. They are the primary governance instrument used to ensure that implementation projects conform to the defined architecture. This includes continuous monitoring of the project against the architecture, managing changes, auditing for compliance, and facilitating decision-making throughout the implementation lifecycle. The contract ensures the integrity of the original Architecture Vision is maintained.

Why Incorrect

B. The Architecture Definition Document describes the architecture; it is the subject of governance, not the governance agreement or process itself.
C. The Architecture Vision is a high-level, aspirational document that guides the architecture work; it lacks the detail required for formal implementation governance and monitoring.
D. The Statement of Architecture Work is an internal project charter that authorizes the architecture team to proceed; it is not the contract that governs external or internal implementation partners.

References

1. The TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition, Part V: Enterprise Architecture Capability and Governance, Chapter 6: Architecture Governance. Section 6.3.3, Architecture Contracts, explicitly describes their role in continuous monitoring, integrity checks, and audit.

2. The TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition, Part IV: Architecture Content Framework, Section 4.2.4: Architecture Contract. This section defines the deliverable as a "joint agreement" used to "steer and govern the implementation".

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