OMG-OCSMP-MBA400 Exam - Topic 1 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 1

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What is a fundamental goal of UPDM?

Ato define a common means of expressing DoDAF and MODAF architectures using the same underlying metamodel

Bto capture the common aspects of MODAF and DoDAF elements, removing the elements and views that are not common

Cto define a common means of expressing DoDAF and MODAF architectures so that they can be modeled solely in SysML

Dto separate the DoDAF and MOOAF metamodels but give them a common underpinning by creating a separate UML profile for each of them within UPDM

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Suggested Answer: A

A fundamental goal of UPDM is to define a common means of expressing DoDAF and MODAF architectures using the same underlying metamodel. UPDM is a UML profile that supports both DoDAF and MODAF, which are two main architectural frameworks used in the defense domain. UPDM provides a common set of elements and relationships that can be used to represent architectures in either framework, using a Domain Metamodel that captures the core concepts of both frameworks. UPDM also provides mappings to UML and SysML concepts to enable implementation and integration with other modeling languages and tools. Reference: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://www.omg.org/updm/

by Shala at Aug 15, 2025, 04:49 AM

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Antione

2 months ago

I agree with A, it’s all about a common expression.

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Vincent

2 months ago

C? Really? That sounds too limiting.

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Delisa

2 months ago

I think the answer is A, it makes the most sense.

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Gwenn

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about this? Sounds complicated!

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Kristal

3 months ago

B seems right to me, focusing on common aspects.

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Brinda

3 months ago

I vaguely recall something about separating metamodels, but I can't remember if that was part of UPDM's goals. Maybe option D?

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Theola

3 months ago

I feel like option C might be too specific since it mentions SysML, which doesn't seem to be the main focus of UPDM.

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Santos

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about capturing common aspects, so maybe option B is correct?

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Rocco

4 months ago

I think the goal of UPDM is about defining a common way to express architectures, but I'm not sure if it's specifically about DoDAF and MODAF.

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Jade

4 months ago

I'm still a bit unsure, but I think I'm leaning towards B. The wording about capturing common aspects and removing non-common elements seems to align with UPDM's objectives.

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Catalina

4 months ago

I've got a good feeling about option A. It seems to capture the essence of UPDM's purpose in a clear and concise way.

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Marshall

4 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. UPDM is trying to align DoDAF and MODAF, so the answer is likely related to that. I'll eliminate the options that don't seem to fit that goal.

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Loren

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the options. I'll need to re-read them carefully to make sure I understand the differences between them.

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Fidelia

5 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the fundamental goal of UPDM, which is to provide a common way of expressing DoDAF and MODAF architectures.

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