The Open Group OGB-001 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

The Open Group OGB-001 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  What Business Architecture concept is most related to an Information Map?

  A. Value Stream Map
  B. Heal Map
  C. Organization Map
  D. Business Capability Map
  D. Business Capability Map

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the relationship between information maps and business capability maps as described in the TOGAF Series Guide: Information Mapping 1. According to this guide, "Information Maps are a part of the core set of artifacts that provide a powerful representation of the business. Information Maps are also a high-level description of the informational requirements of a business and are a key input into its Information Systems Architecture design." Therefore, information maps are most related to business capability maps, which define "what" a business does at its core. The other options are not as closely related to information maps, as they focus on different aspects of the business architecture.

• Question 2:

  Which of the following are two concepts used for structuring a business capability model?

  A. Categorizing, Grouping
  B. Mapping. Sorting
  C. Aligning. Layering
  D. Stratification, Leveling
  A. Categorizing, Grouping

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the TOGAF Series Guide: Business Capabilities , which states that "A business capability model is a structured representation of the capabilities of an organization. It is typically structured using two concepts: categorizing and grouping." Categorizing is the process of assigning capabilities to different categories based on their nature, purpose, or function. Grouping is the process of arranging capabilities into different levels or layers based on their granularity, abstraction, or dependency. The other options are not correct, as they are not concepts used for structuring a business capability model.

• Question 3:

  Which of me following is considered a guying principle when creating value streams?

  A. Identify the lop-level value streams from components of capabilities
  B. Create an Initial set of value streams that map one-to-one to existing capabilities.
  C. Avoid going down to operational levels of detail
  D. Start with internal value streams within the organization
  C. Avoid going down to operational levels of detail

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the TOGAF Series Guide: Value Streams 2, which states that "A guiding principle when creating value streams is to avoid going down to operational levels of detail. The purpose of a value stream is to provide a highlevel view of how value is created and delivered by an enterprise." Going down to operational levels of detail can make the value stream too complex and difficult to understand and communicate. It can also obscure the strategic focus and direction of the value stream. The other options are not correct, as they are not guiding principles when creating value streams.

• Question 4:

  Complete the sentence. An information map is a____________________________________.

  A. target description of information assets needed to support the business
  B. collection of Information concepts and their relationships to one another
  C. description of the Business units that use capacities and participate in value streams
  D. representation of where the business information is held within the enterprise
  B. collection of Information concepts and their relationships to one another

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the definition of an information map as "a visualization tool and can show either the index of information that is available or required and where it can be found, or the flow of information and will comprise information elements and the relation between them" 1. An information map is a way to represent the business vocabulary and the associations among different information concepts. It is not a target description of information assets, a description of the business units, or a representation of where the business information is held, which are different aspects of information management.

• Question 5:

  Compete the sentence. An objective of Phase B is to identify candidate architectureRoadmap components based upon______________________.

  A. the Architecture Requirements Impact Assessment
  B. the Architecture Vision created in Phase
  C. gaps between the Baseline and Target Business Architectures
  D. a cross-mapping of Value Stream Stages to Business Capabilities
  C. gaps between the Baseline and Target Business Architectures

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase B:

  Business Architecture , which states that "The objective here is to identify candidate Architecture Roadmap components based upon gaps between the Baseline and Target Business Architectures." The Architecture Roadmap is a document

  that outlines the work packages, projects, and programs required to implement the target architecture. The gaps between the Baseline and Target Business Architectures are the differences or deficiencies in the current and future states of

  the business that need to be addressed by the architecture project. The other options are not correct, as they are not the basis for identifying candidate Architecture Roadmap components.

• Question 6:

  In what TOGAF ADM phase is the Information map translated into data models?

  A. Phase A
  B. Phase E
  C. Preliminary Phase
  D. Phase C
  D. Phase C

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase C:

  Information Systems Architectures 2, which states that "The objective of Phase C is to develop Target Information Systems (Data and Application) Architecture descriptions that will enable the enterprise to address the Request for Architecture

  Work and stakeholder concerns." In this phase, the Information Map is translated into data models that describe the structure and relationships of the data entities required by the enterprise. The data models are part of the Data Architecture,

  which is one of the two components of the Information Systems Architecture. The other options are not correct, as they are not phases where the Information Map is translated into data models.

• Question 7:

  Consider the following table of techniques used w decompose a business architecture: What is the technique marked W?

  

  A. Value Stream Mapping
  B. Organization Mapping
  C. Process Modeling
  D. Business Capability Mapping
  D. Business Capability Mapping

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the definition of business capability mapping as "a technique for the representation of an organization's business anchor model, independent of the organization's structure, processes, people, or domains" . Business capability mapping identifies, categorizes, and decomposes the business capabilities required for the business to have the ability to deliver value to one or more stakeholders. The other options are not correct, as they do not match the description of the technique marked W.

• Question 8:

  Which of the following is an end product of business capability modeling?

  A. A value stream stages catalog.
  B. A business process model.
  C. An organizational map.
  D. A business capability map.
  D. A business capability map.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the definition and purpose of a business capability map as "a technique for the representation of an organization's business anchor model, independent of the organization's structure, processes, people, or domains" . A business capability map is an end product of business capability modeling, as it shows the complete set of capabilities thatan organization possesses or requires to achieve its goals and objectives. A business capability map provides a high-level and stable view of what a business does or can do, regardless of how or where it does it. The other options are not correct, as they are not end products of business capability modeling.

• Question 9:

  Which approach to model, measure, and analyze business value is primarily concerned with identifying the participants involved in creating and delivering value?

  A. Value networks
  B. Value chains
  C. Value streams
  D. Lean value streams
  A. Value networks

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the definition and focus of value networks as "a set of roles and interactions that are necessary to create value for a customer or beneficiary" . Value networks are primarily concerned with identifying the participants involved in creating and delivering value, as they show how different actors collaborate and exchange value with each other. Value networks can include both internal and external actors, such as suppliers, partners, customers, employees, regulators, etc. The other options are not correct, as they are not approaches to model, measure, and analyze business value that are primarily concerned with identifying the participants involved in creating and delivering value.

• Question 10:

  Which input to Phase A provides context for the architecture work by describing the needs and ways of working of the enterprise?

  A. Business principles, goals, and drivers
  B. Architecture Vision
  C. Architecture Roadmap
  D. Architecture Principles
  A. Business principles, goals, and drivers

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  Explanation/Reference:

  This answer is based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Phase A: Architecture Vision 1, which states that "Business principles, business goals, and strategic drivers of the organization are already defined elsewhere in the enterprise. If so, the activity in Phase A is involved with ensuring that existing definitions are current, and clarifying any areas of ambiguity. Otherwise, it involves defining these essential items from scratch." Business principles, goals, and drivers provide context for the architecture work by describing the needs and ways of working of the enterprise. They define the desired outcomes, the guiding values, and the strategic direction of the enterprise. They also help to align the architecture work with the business strategy and objectives. The other options are not correct, as they do not provide context for the architecture work in Phase A.