OGEA-10B Sample Questions & Answers
Applying the standard to real architecture projects carries the most weight, next to understanding what changed between TOGAF 9.2 and 10, enhanced business architecture, modern technology integration, ADM extensions, and adaptive, continuous governance.
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- Question 1Intermediate
Applying the TOGAF Standard in Enterprise Architecture Projects · Gap Analysis
A Solutions Architect is conducting a Gap Analysis in Phase D (Technology Architecture). They have identified a legacy mainframe system that must be retired and replaced by a cloud-native microservices solution. In the Gap Analysis Matrix, how should the mainframe system be recorded?
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Correct answer: B
In a Gap Analysis Matrix, items present in the Baseline Architecture but missing from the Target Architecture are classified as 'Eliminated'. Since the mainframe exists now but will not exist in the future state, it is an Eliminated building block.
- Question 2Beginner
Understanding Key Concepts and Changes in TOGAF Standard 10th Edition · EABoK
The TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition introduces the concept of the 'Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge' (EABoK). What is the primary relationship between the TOGAF Standard and the EABoK?
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Correct answer: B
The TOGAF Standard (Fundamental Content + Series Guides) acts as the scaffolding. The EABoK is a broader concept that includes the Standard, the TOGAF Library, white papers, and other industry reference materials that practitioners use.
- Question 3Advanced
Applying the TOGAF Standard in Enterprise Architecture Projects · Business Architecture Techniques
Case Study Scenario:
GlobalBank is merging with FinTechStart, a mobile-first banking startup.
Situation: GlobalBank uses a monolithic mainframe architecture. FinTechStart uses a cloud-native microservices architecture on AWS. The Board of Directors demands a 'Unified Customer Experience' within 18 months.
Task: As the Lead Architect, you are in Phase B (Business Architecture). You discover that GlobalBank defines 'Customer' as an account holder, while FinTechStart defines 'Customer' as any app user (verified or not).
Which technique should you prioritize to resolve this semantic discrepancy before moving to Phase C?
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Correct answer: D
The core issue is a difference in business terminology and concept definition ('Customer'). Information Mapping (or Business Object Modeling) in Phase B helps define the business vocabulary and relationships between business nouns, ensuring a shared understanding before technical data schemas are designed in Phase C.
- Question 4Advanced
Applying New TOGAF 10 Concepts and Integration · Agile Architecture
In the context of TOGAF 10 and Digital Transformation, how does the concept of 'Agile Architecture' influence the creation of the Architecture Definition Document?
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Correct answer: A
TOGAF 10 supports Agile by moving away from 'Big Design Up Front'. The Architecture Definition Document is not abandoned but is developed iteratively. It starts with just enough detail to guide the current sprint or release train and evolves as more knowledge is gained.
- Question 5Intermediate
Understanding Key Concepts and Changes in TOGAF Standard 10th Edition · Enterprise Continuum
Which of the following statements accurately describes the 'Enterprise Continuum' in the context of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition?
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Correct answer: B
The Enterprise Continuum remains a virtual repository and classification scheme. It organizes assets from the most generic (Foundation Architectures) to the most specific (Organization-Specific Architectures), helping architects reuse existing assets.
- Question 6Beginner
Applying the TOGAF Standard in Enterprise Architecture Projects · Phase A
You are preparing a Statement of Architecture Work in Phase A. The project sponsor asks for a clear definition of what is IN and what is OUT of the project scope. Which of the following artifacts is MOST critical to define at this stage to satisfy this request?
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Correct answer: C
The Architecture Vision includes the scope definition (breadth, depth, time period, and domains). It explicitly defines what is inside the scope of the architecture effort and what is excluded, serving as the contract for the work to be done.
- Question 7Intermediate
Applying the TOGAF Standard in Enterprise Architecture Projects · Governance
In Phase G (Implementation Governance), you are establishing the Architecture Contract. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this document?
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Correct answer: C
The Architecture Contract is a signed agreement between the Architecture Board and the implementation partners (internal or external). Its purpose is to guarantee that the deployment adheres to the architectural specifications, standards, and principles defined in earlier phases.
- Question 8Advanced
Applying New TOGAF 10 Concepts and Integration · DevOps
A telecom company is moving from a rigid waterfall process to a DevOps culture. How does the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition suggest handling 'Architecture Compliance Reviews' in a high-velocity Continuous Deployment (CD) environment?
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Correct answer: C
In modern DevOps environments, manual compliance reviews create bottlenecks. TOGAF 10 guidance recommends automating compliance checks (e.g., security scanning, architectural guardrails) and embedding them directly into the deployment pipeline (Policy as Code) to ensure governance without sacrificing speed.
- Question 9IntermediateSelect 2
Understanding Key Concepts and Changes in TOGAF Standard 10th Edition · Structure
Select TWO reasons why the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition separated the 'Fundamental Content' from the 'Series Guides'.
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Correct answers: B, D
The modular structure allows organizations to adopt the core ADM and then 'plug in' only the Series Guides relevant to their specific industry or problem set, improving usability.
Separation allows the core framework to remain stable while domain-specific guides (like Security or Agile) evolve at the speed of industry change.
- Question 10Beginner
Applying the TOGAF Standard in Enterprise Architecture Projects · Preliminary Phase
True or False: In TOGAF 10, the Preliminary Phase is no longer required for mature architecture practices that have an existing Architecture Capability.
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Correct answer: B
False. The Preliminary Phase is always required to define the 'where, what, why, who, and how' of the architecture activity for that specific cycle, even in mature organizations. It tailors the framework and defines the footprint for the current iteration.
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