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Actual exam question from The Open Group's OGEA-103

Question #: 46
Topic #: 1

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question.
Your role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a multinational company that manufactures electronic components. The company has several manufacturing divisions located worldwide and a complex supply chain. After a recent study, senior management have stated a concern about business efficiency considering the company's multiple data centers and duplication of applications.
The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and uses the TOGAF architecture development method in its EA practice. In addition to the EA program, the company has several management frameworks in use, including business planning, project-portfolio management, and operations management. The EA program is sponsored by the CIO.
A strategic architecture has been defined to improve the ability to meet customer demand and improve management of the supply chain. The strategic architecture includes the consolidation of multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications that have been operating independently in the divisions’ production facilities.
Each division has completed the Architecture Definition documentation to meet its own specific manufacturing requirements. The enterprise architects have defined a set of work packages that address the gaps identified. They have identified the value produced, effort required, and dependencies between work packages to reach a target architecture that would integrate a new ERP environment into the company.
Because of the risks posed by change from the current environment, the architects have recommended that a phased approach occurs to implement the target architecture with several transition states. The overall implementation process is estimated to take several years.
Refer to the scenario.
You have been asked what the next steps are for the migration planning.
Based on the TOGAF standard which of the following is the best answer?

A. You place the Architecture Definition Document under configuration control. This will ensure that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the enterprise. You would identify the development resources to undertake the projects. You would then produce an Implementation Governance Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the plan. You recommend that lessons learned be applied as changes to the architecture without review.
B. You estimate the business value for each project by applying the Business Value Assessment Technique to prioritize the implementation projects and project increments. The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformation. You would confirm and plan a series of Transition Architecture phases using an Architecture Definition Increments Table that lists the projects.
C. You assess how the Implementation and Migration plan impacts the other frameworks in use in the organization. Minimally, you ensure that the plan is coordinated with the business planning, project/portfolio management and operations management frameworks. You would then assign a business value to each work package, considering available resources and strategic fit. You then use the work packages to identify projects that will be in the Implementation and Migration Plan.
D. You conduct a series of Compliance Assessments to ensure that the architecture is being implemented according to the contract. The Compliance Assessment should verify that the implementation team is using the proper development methodology. It should include deployment of monitoring tools and ensure that performance targets are being met. If they are not met, then you would identify changes to performance requirements and update those in the Implementation and Migration Plan.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by NickNnack at Dec. 9, 2023, 4:16 a.m.

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LYogi

1 week, 2 days ago

Selected Answer: C

The scenario clearly indicates that a significant amount of architectural definition and preliminary planning (including draft plans) has already been completed. The decision for a phased, multi-year implementation is crucial. The question asks for the next steps for migration planning. This points to refining the plans and integrating them with broader organizational processes, especially given the gradual approach and the existence of other management frameworks. Concern about multiple data centers and duplicated applications impacting business efficiency.

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iiiomar

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Selected Answer: C

C addresses the point about other frameworks

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BD0143

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Selected Answer: C

Option C best aligns with the TOGAF ADM Phase F objectives and activities — integrating architecture work with enterprise-wide frameworks, assigning value to work packages, and sequencing them into a migration plan. • The question focuses on the next steps in Migration Planning. According to the TOGAF ADM, this is Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions leading into Phase F: Migration Planning. • In Phase F, following steps are done: 1. Consolidate work packages into projects, considering dependencies, value, and constraints. 2. Align with other management frameworks, such as business planning and portfolio management. 3. Assess resource availability and strategic priorities to sequence implementation. 4. Define the Implementation and Migration Plan, which includes timelines, transition architectures, and required resources. Why according to me, the other options are less appropriate: • A: While configuration control and governance are important, the suggestion to apply lessons learned without review contradicts good architecture governance and TOGAF's structured approach to change management. • B: The use of a Business Value Assessment Technique and Architecture Definition Increments Table sounds reasonable, but TOGAF doesn’t emphasize an “Architecture Definition Increments Table” per se. Also, it puts too much focus on ROI evaluation before aligning with portfolio and business planning. • D: Compliance assessments are a key part of Phase G (Implementation Governance), which is after migration planning, not part of the next step in Phase F. Therefore, Based on the TOGAF standard and the scenario provided, the best answer is C.

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raczimre

1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: B

According to the TOGAF standard, specifically Phase F (Migration Planning), the focus is on finalizing the Implementation and Migration Plan by prioritizing projects and defining transition architectures. Option B aligns closely with this phase as it emphasizes estimating business value using techniques like the Business Value Assessment

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044f354

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

"You have been asked what the next steps are for the migration planning." Answer: C Explanation: A: Incorrect – Focuses on configuration control and governance model but neglects alignment with other frameworks. B: Incorrect – Focuses on business value assessment but omits coordinating with other organizational frameworks. C: Correct – Addresses integration with existing frameworks, assigning business value, and deriving the Implementation Plan. D: Incorrect – Concentrates on compliance and performance monitoring rather than planning alignment and prioritization.

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Certsfds

11 months ago

Selected Answer: B

B is the answer

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SubscriberHK

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

The scenario happens at Phase F, where confirming the management framework interaction is the first step which matched the current scene setting.

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Curiousity

1 year, 3 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C talks about Coordination with other Frameworks, Should be the Answer

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Jeenia

1 year, 3 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C is the right answer because it talks about the next steps of migration planning, which is directly inclined towards the ask of the question. It discusses the next steps of migration planning, which is assigning a business value to every work package. Other options do not talk about the next steps in the migration planning phase, and hence can be easily discarded.

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dima_o

1 year, 4 months ago

Selected Answer: B

"Because of the risks posed by change from the current environment, the architects have recommended that a phased approach occurs to implement the target architecture with several transition states. The overall implementation process is estimated to take several years." The technique of creating an Architecture Definition Increments table allows the architect to plan a series of Transition Architectures outlining the status of the enterprise architecture at specified times. https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf91-doc/arch/chap28.html

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SubscriberHK

11 months, 2 weeks ago

"The assessment should focus on return on investment and performance evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the architecture transformation >> Business Value Assessment Technique is not used to monitor the transformation progress, therefore Option B is not correct. Answer is C.

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aurableu

1 year, 4 months ago

Correct Answer C, it follows the steps of phase F : Migration Planning https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm/chap10.html#tag_10_03 I think B is the second best choice. I don't find the worst answer, between A and D

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ServerBrain

1 year, 4 months ago

C, since a set of work packages that address the gaps identified have already been identified.

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Vincie

1 year, 5 months ago

Selected Answer: B

Since it talks about risk and value, I think option B is most appropriate in this case.

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