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A company has started to create an application network and is now planning to implement a Center for Enablement (C4E) organizational model. What key factor would lead the company to decide upon a federated rather than a centralized C4E?
Suggested Answer: C
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Correct Answer : When development is already organized into several independent initiatives or groups
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>> It would require lot of process effort in an organization to have a single C4E team coordinating with multiple already organized development teams which are into several independent initiatives. A single C4E works well with different teams having at least a common initiative. So, in this scenario, federated C4E works well instead of centralized C4E.
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Makeda
11 months ago
Wait, so a federated model is better when teams are already split? That's surprising!
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Hyman
11 months ago
Totally agree with C, it fits the scenario perfectly!
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Brynn
12 months ago
Not sure about D, cloud apps don't always mean federated is better.
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Ivory
12 months ago
I think A is a strong reason too, shared assets can really help.
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Brynn
1 year ago
C makes sense, especially if teams are already working independently.
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Carma
1 year ago
I’m uncertain, but I think the cloud-based applications might not directly influence the C4E structure as much as team organization does.
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Naomi
1 year ago
I definitely recall discussing how a federated approach suits organizations with multiple initiatives, so I’d lean towards option C.
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Valentine
1 year ago
I remember a practice question about the importance of existing assets, but I feel like that might lean more towards a centralized model instead.
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Krissy
1 year ago
I think a federated C4E might be better when teams are already working independently, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main reason.
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Beatriz
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the terminology here. What exactly is a "Center for Enablement" and how does that relate to a federated vs. centralized organizational model? I'll need to do some quick research on those concepts before I can confidently answer this question.
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Maddie
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The question is asking what key factor would lead a company to choose a federated C4E over a centralized one. Based on the options, it seems like if the company already has a lot of existing common assets shared by the teams, that would be a good reason to go with a federated approach.
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Marcelle
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it asking about the factors that would lead a company to choose a federated C4E over a centralized one? I'll need to think through the differences between those two models to determine the best answer.
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Howard
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about organizational models for a Center for Enablement. I think the key factor would be if the company already has independent development teams or initiatives, which would suggest a federated model rather than a centralized one.
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Eladia
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on the difference between a view and a viewpoint in TOGAF. Is a view the actual representation, and a viewpoint is the perspective it's from? I'll have to double-check that in the material.
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Georgene
2 years ago
Hold up, did someone say 'cloud-based applications'? That's the real key factor here! Option D is the way to go, trust me, I'm a certified cloud-whisperer.
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Merilyn
2 years ago
Exactly, it's all about optimizing our development process for cloud-based applications.
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Carline
2 years ago
Yeah, it would allow each independent initiative or group to continue working efficiently.
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Viva
2 years ago
I agree, having a federated C4E would make more sense in that case.
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France
2 years ago
Option D is definitely the way to go, especially if most of our applications are already in the cloud.
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Fanny
2 years ago
Haha, I bet the developers are already debating which pizza toppings to include in the 'API Integration Training' sessions. Option B sounds like a nightmare!
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Sherita
2 years ago
Hmm, interesting. I was leaning towards option A, as sharing common assets across teams is a key driver for a federated approach. But I can see the logic in C as well.
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Mollie
2 years ago
True, it really depends on the specific situation and needs of the company.
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Cathern
2 years ago
I agree, but option C could also be a good choice if the development is already organized into independent groups.
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Bernadine
2 years ago
Option A makes sense, especially if there are a lot of common assets to share.
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Roosevelt
2 years ago
I think option C is the correct answer. When the company has several independent development initiatives, a federated C4E model would be more appropriate to cater to their diverse needs.
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Eloisa
2 years ago
C: Option C seems to be the best choice for this scenario.
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Dona
2 years ago
B: Yeah, a centralized model might not be able to support the diverse needs of different development groups.
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Ty
2 years ago
A: I agree, having several independent development initiatives would require a federated C4E model.
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Johna
2 years ago
But what about the option of having a centralized C4E when there are a large number of existing common assets shared by development teams? Wouldn't that also be a valid reason?
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Kris
2 years ago
I agree with Donte. Having separate teams working on different initiatives would benefit more from a federated model.
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Donte
2 years ago
I think the key factor for deciding on a federated C4E is when development is already organized into several independent initiatives or groups.