The Open Group OGEA-10B Exam - Topic 3 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for The Open Group's OGEA-10B exam

Question #: 28
Topic #: 3

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Consider the illustration showing an architecture development cycle Which description matches the phase of the ADM labeled as item 1?

AConducts implementation planning for the architecture defined in previous phases

BProvides architectural oversight for the implementation

COperates the process of managing architecture requirements

DEstablishes procedures for managing change to the new architecture

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Suggested Answer: C

The illustration shows an architecture development cycle based on the TOGAF ADM (Architecture Development Method), which is a method for developing and managing an enterprise architecture1.

The ADM consists of nine phases, each with a specific purpose and output.The phases are1:

Preliminary Phase: To prepare and initiate the architecture development cycle, including defining the architecture framework, principles, and governance.

Phase A: Architecture Vision: To define the scope, vision, and stakeholders of the architecture initiative, and to obtain approval to proceed.

Phase B: Business Architecture: To describe the baseline and target business architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.

Phase C: Information Systems Architectures: To describe the baseline and target data and application architectures, and to identify the gaps between them.

Phase D: Technology Architecture: To describe the baseline and target technology architecture, and to identify the gaps between them.

Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions: To identify and evaluate the opportunities and solutions for implementing the target architecture, and to define the work packages and transition architectures.

Phase F: Migration Planning: To finalize the implementation and migration plan, and to ensure alignment with the enterprise portfolio and project management.

Phase G: Implementation Governance: To provide architecture oversight and guidance for the implementation projects, and to manage any architecture change requests.

Phase H: Architecture Change Management: To monitor the changes in the business and technology environment, and to assess the impact and performance of the architecture.

In addition to these phases, there is a central process called Requirements Management, which is labeled as item 1 in the illustration.This process operates throughout the ADM cycle, and its purpose is to manage the architecture requirements throughout the architecture development, ensuring that they are aligned with the business requirements and the stakeholder concerns2.

Therefore, the description that matches the phase of the ADM labeled as item 1 is C. Operates the process of managing architecture requirements.

1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 5: Architecture Development Method (ADM)

2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Chapter 17: Requirements Management

by Alishia at Aug 04, 2025, 03:01 PM

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Marnie

2 months ago

I’m leaning towards managing architecture requirements for sure.

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Glenna

2 months ago

I agree, it’s all about planning the implementation!

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Celia

2 months ago

I think it’s more about providing oversight, honestly.

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Selene

3 months ago

Surprised that people think it’s oversight, seems off to me.

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Desire

3 months ago

Item 1 is definitely about implementation planning.

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Leigha

3 months ago

Establishing procedures for managing change sounds familiar, but I’m torn between that and the oversight option.

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Lashunda

3 months ago

I feel like managing architecture requirements could be related to item 1, but I can't recall the exact details from my notes.

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Sylvia

4 months ago

I remember a practice question that talked about architectural oversight, so maybe option B fits here?

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Sanda

4 months ago

I think item 1 might be about implementation planning, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right phase.

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Devorah

4 months ago

This is a great opportunity to apply the concepts I've been studying. I'll methodically go through each answer choice and see which one best matches the phase described in the question.

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Margret

4 months ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The diagram seems straightforward, and I think I know the right answer based on my understanding of the architecture development process.

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Herminia

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to read through the answer choices a few times to make sure I understand what each one is asking.

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Delsie

4 months ago

Okay, let me take a closer look at the illustration. I think I can narrow it down by understanding the different phases of the architecture development cycle.

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Juliann

5 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the diagram and the answer choices to figure out which phase is being described.

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Laura

5 months ago

I believe the answer is B) Provides architectural oversight for the implementation.

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Basilia

6 months ago

A) Conducts implementation planning for the architecture defined in previous phases - that's the easy part, the real challenge is managing the changes afterwards!

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Royal

5 months ago

User 2: B) Provides architectural oversight for the implementation

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Lavina

5 months ago

User 1: A) Conducts implementation planning for the architecture defined in previous phases

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Antonio

7 months ago

I agree with Vincent, because in that phase you need to plan how to implement the architecture.

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Erick

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going to go with C) Operates the process of managing architecture requirements. Sounds like the most comprehensive option to me.

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Vincent

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) Conducts implementation planning for the architecture defined in previous phases.

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Hermila

7 months ago

B) Provides architectural oversight for the implementation - got to make sure the implementation stays true to the architecture, you know?

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Vernice

5 months ago

B) Provides architectural oversight for the implementation

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Veronica

6 months ago

A) Conducts implementation planning for the architecture defined in previous phases

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Rodrigo

7 months ago

D) Establishes procedures for managing change to the new architecture - that's the one that makes the most sense to me. Gotta have those change management processes in place!

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Harrison

5 months ago

B) Provides architectural oversight for the implementation

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Franklyn

6 months ago

D) Establishes procedures for managing change to the new architecture - that's the one that makes the most sense to me. Gotta have those change management processes in place!

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Jules

7 months ago

A) Conducts implementation planning for the architecture defined in previous phases

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