THE-OPEN-GROUP-OGB-001 practice question 9 of 10

Which of the following is an end product of business capability modeling?

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Domain Introduction

Answer options
A: A value stream stages catalog.
B: A business process model.
C: An organizational map.
D: A business capability map. Correct answer
Correct Answer:
D. A business capability map.
Explanation

Business capability modeling is the practice of identifying, defining, and structuring what a business does to achieve its objectives. The primary and definitive end product of this activity is a business capability map. This map provides a complete, stable, and visual representation of the enterprise's capabilities, organized hierarchically. It serves as a foundational artifact in business architecture, enabling strategic planning, investment analysis, and transformation efforts by showing what the business does, independent of how (processes) or who (organization) does it.

Why Incorrect

A. A value stream stages catalog is an output of value stream mapping, which focuses on how an organization delivers value to stakeholders, not on its inherent abilities.
B. A business process model is an output of business process analysis and describes the sequence of activities (the "how") used to execute work, which is distinct from a capability (the "what").
C. An organizational map (or org chart) illustrates the formal reporting structure of the business (the "who") and is intentionally decoupled from business capabilities to ensure stability.

References

1. The Open Group

TOGAF® Series Guide: Business Capabilities (G189)

January 2019. In Section 3.1

"What is a Business Capability Map?"

it states

"A business capability map is a visual representation of all the business capabilities of an enterprise. It is the primary artifact created during business capability modeling." (Page 10).

2. The Open Group Standard

TOGAF® Standard

Version 9.2

April 2018. In Part IV

Section 35.2.10

"Business Capability Map"

the standard defines this artifact as a key part of the Architecture Content Framework

describing it as a diagram that represents the business capabilities of an organization.

3. The Open Group

TOGAF® Series Guide: Business Scenarios (G175)

October 2017. Section 3.3 discusses using business capabilities as a technique within business scenarios

reinforcing that the map of these capabilities is the central artifact for analysis.

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