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The Open Group OG0-092 Exam - Topic 2 Question 46 Discussion

Scenario: Global Mobile 1Please read this scenario prior to answering the questionGlobal Mobile is a mobile telecommunications company formed through a series of mergers and acquisitions. They are yet to fully integrate the customer service systems for the most recent acquisitions, and as result, customer service has been a major concern for the Chief Technology Officer.Results for the last two quarters have shown that Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and the customer retention (Churn) rate have fallen below the industry average. The Corporate Marketing group has published some new findings about customer satisfaction. The customers appear to be switching to Air Light, a competitor, because of superior customer service. Global Mobile actually has better coverage in nearly all markets than Air Light, and good roaming agreements that keep rates low for business travelers. But, customer satisfaction has remained low.The Business Strategy group and the Enterprise Architecture group have conducted a high-level project to develop the enterprise-wide strategic plan. They have developed a business scenario which contains a good conceptual model of what needs to be done, and also identifies the key requirements. This was used in preparing the proposal presented to the Executive Council and the Corporate Board.The planning for the program has been underway for several months. Global Mobile has selected TOGAF 9 as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture.The Corporate Board has approved funding for a multi-million Euro conversion to transition to a packaged Customer Service System. It is anticipated that the overall program will take five years to complete, but there are some tactical projects that can commence immediately to address the situation. The Corporate Board has placed one additional major constraint on the program. In addition to achieving the business outcomes directly related to improving overall customer service within each business unit, the Corporate Board expects the Target Architecture to produce an additional saving of at least 30% over current operating costs through energy efficiency initiatives, virtualization of servers and workstations, and expanded telecommuting and desk-sharing. This Green initiative is intended to become a model for future investments at all company facilities worldwide.Refer to Global Mobile scenarioYou have been engaged as a consultant to advise the Chief Architect on the best ways to approach to the implementation planning activities for this significant business transformation.Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer? (Is this the right answers to choose?)
B) You recommend that the implementation planning activities be conducted using Capability-Based Planning. This is appropriate because the Green initiative is an enterprise-wide plan with a horizontal scope. Its metrics are aggregated at the enterprise level. It is crucial to gain business unit support and cooperation to achieve the broader business outcomes which will benefit all.
A) You recommend using conventional implementation planning techniques. The horizontal scope of the Green initiative would make the Capability-Based Planning approach used in the organization's TOGAF-based Enterprise Architecture framework difficult to manage and govern. This approach to planning was better applied within the vertical scope of a business unit.
C) The Capability-Based Planning approach used in the organization's TOGAF-based Enterprise Architecture framework is focused on business outcomes. The Green initiative is an infrastructure program that is technical in nature; therefore, it would not be appropriate to use the Capability-Based Planning approach. Instead, the Global Mobile systems development lifecycle approach should be utilized to develop the Solution Architecture.
D) You recommend using conventional implementation planning techniques. The Capability-Based Planning approach is normally only used in public sector, defense-related programs. This approach is not appropriate for a private sector company.

The Open Group OG0-092 Exam - Topic 2 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for The Open Group's OG0-092 exam
Question #: 46
Topic #: 2
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Scenario: Global Mobile 1

Please read this scenario prior to answering the question

Global Mobile is a mobile telecommunications company formed through a series of mergers and acquisitions. They are yet to fully integrate the customer service systems for the most recent acquisitions, and as result, customer service has been a major concern for the Chief Technology Officer.

Results for the last two quarters have shown that Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and the customer retention (Churn) rate have fallen below the industry average. The Corporate Marketing group has published some new findings about customer satisfaction. The customers appear to be switching to Air Light, a competitor, because of superior customer service. Global Mobile actually has better coverage in nearly all markets than Air Light, and good roaming agreements that keep rates low for business travelers. But, customer satisfaction has remained low.

The Business Strategy group and the Enterprise Architecture group have conducted a high-level project to develop the enterprise-wide strategic plan. They have developed a business scenario which contains a good conceptual model of what needs to be done, and also identifies the key requirements. This was used in preparing the proposal presented to the Executive Council and the Corporate Board.

The planning for the program has been underway for several months. Global Mobile has selected TOGAF 9 as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture.

The Corporate Board has approved funding for a multi-million Euro conversion to transition to a packaged Customer Service System. It is anticipated that the overall program will take five years to complete, but there are some tactical projects that can commence immediately to address the situation. The Corporate Board has placed one additional major constraint on the program. In addition to achieving the business outcomes directly related to improving overall customer service within each business unit, the Corporate Board expects the Target Architecture to produce an additional saving of at least 30% over current operating costs through energy efficiency initiatives, virtualization of servers and workstations, and expanded telecommuting and desk-sharing. This Green initiative is intended to become a model for future investments at all company facilities worldwide.

Refer to Global Mobile scenario

You have been engaged as a consultant to advise the Chief Architect on the best ways to approach to the implementation planning activities for this significant business transformation.

Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer? (Is this the right answers to choose?)

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Suggested Answer: B

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Lenna
8 months ago
Green initiative aims for 30% savings, that’s ambitious!
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Ariel
8 months ago
Not sure if Capability-Based Planning is right for a tech-heavy initiative.
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Ozell
9 months ago
Totally agree with B! Collaboration is key for success.
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Arlette
9 months ago
Really? I thought conventional methods were safer for big changes.
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Sabine
9 months ago
B seems like the best choice, aligns with enterprise-wide goals.
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Gaston
9 months ago
I feel like this scenario is similar to a practice question we did on integrating systems after a merger. I think the focus should be on getting buy-in from all business units.
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Raymon
9 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. I thought we learned that Capability-Based Planning is more suited for vertical scopes, like specific business units.
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Shayne
9 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of Capability-Based Planning in class, especially for enterprise-wide initiatives. It seems like the Green initiative fits that description.
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Catalina
9 months ago
I vaguely recall that conventional planning techniques might not align well with the goals of the Green initiative. It seems like a more integrated approach would be better.
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Scarlet
9 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about diagnostic plots from a GLM procedure. I think the key is to identify which plot is used to detect influential observations.
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Filiberto
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I'll need to review the differences between the settings to make sure I pick the right one.
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Dion
10 months ago
This is a good one. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll quickly review the options just to be sure. Selecting the right intercompany trade parameters is crucial for ensuring the payments and journals are processed properly.
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