TOGAF® 9 Foundation Study Guide - 3rd Edition E-Book

Rachel Harrison

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For trainers free additional material of this book is available. This can be found under the "Training Material" tab. Log in with your trainer account to access the material. This title is a Study Guide for TOGAF® 9 Foundation. It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification. This Study Guide is excellent material for: - Individuals who require a basic understanding of TOGAF 9; - Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation; - Architects who are looking for a first introduction to TOGAF 9; - Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification in a stepwise manner and have not previously qualified as TOGAF 8 Certified. A prior knowledge of enterprise architecture is advantageous but not required. While reading this Study Guide, the reader should also refer to the TOGAF Version 9.1 documentation (manual), available as hard copy and eBook, from www.vanharen.net and online booksellers, and also available online at www.opengroup.org.

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TOGAF® 9

Foundation

Study Guide

3rd Edition

Preparation for the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

Prepared by Rachel Harrison of Oxford Brookes University

Title:

TOGAF® 9 Foundation

Study Guide 3rd Edition

Subtitle:

Preparation for the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

Series:

TOGAF Series

A Publication of:

The Open Group

Author:

Prof. Rachel Harrison

Publisher:

Van Haren Publishing, Zaltbommel, www.vanharen.net

ISBN Hard copy:

978 90 8753 741 8

ISBN eBook (pdf):

978 90 8753 761 6

ISBN ePUB:

978 90 8753 760 9

Edition:

Third edition, first impression, October 2013

Layout and Cover design:

CO2 Premedia, Amersfoort –NL

Print:

Wilco, Amersfoort – NL

Copyright:

© 2009-2013 The Open Group. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner.

The views expressed in this Study Guide are not necessarily those of any particular member of The Open Group.

In the event of any discrepancy between text in this Study Guide and the official TOGAF documentation, the TOGAF documentation remains the authoritative version for certification, testing by examination, and other purposes. The official TOGAF documentation can be obtained online at www.opengroup.org/togaf.

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Contents

Preface

About the Author

Trademarks

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1   Key Learning Points

1.2   The TOGAF Certification for People Program

1.2.1     Certification Document Structure

1.2.2     Program Vision and Principles

1.2.3     TOGAF 9 Foundation

1.2.4     The Certification Process

1.2.5     Preparing for the Examination

1.3   Summary

1.4   Test Yourself Questions

1.5   Recommended Reading

Chapter 2 Basic Concepts

2.1   Key Learning Points

2.2   Introduction to TOGAF 9

2.2.1     What is the TOGAF Standard?

2.2.2     Structure of the TOGAF Document

2.3   What is an Enterprise?

2.4   What is Architecture in the Context of the TOGAF Standard?

2.5   Why do I Need Enterprise Architecture?

2.6   What is an Architecture Framework?

2.7   Why do I Need a Framework for Enterprise Architecture?

2.8   Why is the TOGAF Standard Suitable as a Framework for Enterprise Architecture?

2.9   What are the Different Architecture Domains that the TOGAF Standard deals with?

2.10 What does the TOGAF Standard Contain?

2.10.1   The Architecture Development Method (ADM)

2.10.2   ADM Guidelines and Techniques

2.10.3   Architecture Content Framework

2.10.4   The Enterprise Continuum

2.10.5   TOGAF Reference Models

2.10.6   The Architecture Capability Framework

2.11 Summary

2.12 Test Yourself Questions

2.13 Recommended Reading

Chapter 3 Core Concepts

3.1   Key Learning Points

3.2   What are the Phases of the ADM?

3.3   Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks

3.4   The Enterprise Continuum

3.5   The Architecture Repository

3.6   Establishing and Maintaining an Enterprise Architecture Capability

3.7   Establishing an Operational Architecture Capability

3.8   Using the TOGAF Framework with Other Frameworks

3.9   Summary

3.10 Test Yourself Questions

3.11 Recommended Reading

Chapter 4 Key Terminology

4.1   Key Learning Points

4.2   Key Terms

4.3   Summary

4.4   Test Yourself Questions

4.5   Recommended Reading

Chapter 5 Introduction to the Architecture Development Method

5.1   Key Learning Points

5.2   The Architecture Development Cycle

5.3   What is the Relationship of the ADM to Other Parts of the TOGAF Standard?

5.3.1     Relationship to the Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository

5.3.2     The ADM and the Foundation Architecture

5.3.3     The ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques

5.4   Key Points of the ADM Cycle

5.5   How to Adapt the ADM to your Enterprise

5.6   The Need for Architecture Governance

5.7   Scoping the Architecture Activity for your Organization

5.8   Integrating the Architecture Domains for your Organization

5.9   Summary

5.10 Test Yourself Questions

5.11 Recommended Reading

Chapter 6 The Enterprise Continuum and Tools

6.1   Key Learning Points

6.2   Overview of the Enterprise Continuum

6.3   The Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Re-Use

6.4   The Constituent Parts of the Enterprise Continuum

6.4.1     The Enterprise Continuum

6.4.2     The Architecture Continuum

6.4.3     The Solutions Continuum

6.5   The Architecture Continuum in Detail

6.5.1     Foundation Architecture

6.5.2     Common Systems Architectures

6.5.3     Industry Architectures

6.5.4     Organization-Specific Architectures

6.6   The Solutions Continuum in Detail

6.6.1     Foundation Solutions

6.6.2     Common Systems Solutions

6.6.3     Industry Solutions

6.6.4     Organization-Specific Solutions

6.6.5     The Relationship of the Architecture Continuum to the Solutions Continuum

6.7   Using the Enterprise Continuum within the ADM

6.8   The Architecture Repository

6.8.1     The Architecture Landscape

6.8.2     The Standards Information Base

6.9   Tools Standardization

6.10 Summary

6.11 Test Yourself Questions

6.12 Recommended Reading

Chapter 7 The ADM Phases

7.1   Key Learning Points

7.2   Preliminary Phase

7.2.1     Objectives

7.2.2     Approach

7.3   Phase A: Architecture Vision

7.3.1     Objectives

7.3.2     Approach

7.4   Phase B: Business Architecture

7.4.1     Objectives

7.4.2     Approach

7.5   Phase C: Information Systems Architectures

7.5.1     Objectives

7.5.2     Approach

7.6   Phase D: Technology Architecture

7.6.1     Objectives

7.6.2     Approach

7.7   Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions

7.7.1     Objectives

7.7.2     Approach

7.8   Phase F: Migration Planning

7.8.1     Objectives

7.8.2     Approach

7.9   Phase G: Implementation Governance

7.9.1     Objectives

7.9.2     Approach

7.10 Phase H: Architecture Change Management

7.10.1   Objectives

7.10.2   Approach

7.11 Requirements Management

7.11.1   Objectives

7.11.2   Approach

7.12 Summary

7.13 Test Yourself Questions

7.14 Recommended Reading

Chapter 8 ADM Guidelines and Techniques

8.1   Key Learning Points

8.2   ADM Guidelines and Techniques Overview

8.3   Architecture Principles

8.3.1     The TOGAF Template for Defining Architecture Principles

8.3.2     What Makes a Good Architecture Principle?

8.4   Business Scenarios

8.4.1     What is a Business Scenario?

8.4.2     The Use of Business Scenarios in the ADM

8.5   Gap Analysis

8.6   Interoperability

8.6.1     Interoperability and the ADM

8.7   Business Transformation Readiness Assessment

8.8   Risk Management

8.8.1     Risk Management in the ADM

8.9   Capability-Based Planning

8.10 Summary

8.11 Test Yourself Questions

8.12 Recommended Reading

Chapter 9 Architecture Governance

9.1   Key Learning Points

9.2   Introduction to Architecture Governance

9.3   TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework

9.3.1     Conceptual Structure

9.3.2     Organizational Structure

9.4   The Benefits of Architecture Governance

9.5   Architecture Board

9.6   Architecture Contracts

9.7   Architecture Compliance

9.7.1     The Meaning of Architecture Compliance

9.7.2     The Need for Architecture Compliance

9.7.3     The Purpose of Architecture Compliance Reviews

9.7.4     The Architecture Compliance Review Process

9.8   Using the ADM to Establish an Architecture Capability

9.9   Summary

9.10 Test Yourself Questions

9.11 Recommended Reading

Chapter 10 Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders

10.1 Key Learning Points

10.2 Concepts and Definitions

10.2.1   System

10.2.2   Stakeholders

10.2.3   Concerns

10.2.4   View

10.2.5   Viewpoint

10.3 Architecture Views and Viewpoints

10.4 The Relationship between Stakeholders, Concerns, Views, and Viewpoints

10.5 The View Creation Process

10.6 Summary

10.7 Test Yourself Questions

10.8 Recommended Reading

Chapter 11 Building Blocks

11.1 Key Learning Points

11.2 What is a Building Block?

11.3 Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks

11.3.1   Architecture Building Blocks

11.3.2   Solution Building Blocks

11.4 Building Blocks and the ADM

11.5 Architecture Patterns

11.6 Summary

11.7 Test Yourself Questions

11.8 Recommended Reading

Chapter 12 ADM Deliverables

12.1 Key Learning Points

12.2 The Role of Architecture Deliverables

12.3 The Purpose of Key Deliverables

12.3.1   Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs)

12.3.2   Architecture Contract

12.3.3   Architecture Definition Document

12.3.4   Architecture Principles

12.3.5   Architecture Repository

12.3.6   Architecture Requirements Specification

12.3.7   Architecture Roadmap

12.3.8   Architecture Vision

12.3.9   Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers

12.3.10 Capability Assessment

12.3.11 Change Request

12.3.12 Communications Plan

12.3.13 Compliance Assessment

12.3.14 Implementation and Migration Plan

12.3.15 Implementation Governance Model

12.3.16 Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture

12.3.17 Request for Architecture Work

12.3.18 Requirements Impact Assessment

12.3.19 Solution Building Blocks

12.3.20 Statement of Architecture Work

12.3.21 Tailored Architecture Framework

12.4 Summary

12.5 Test Yourself Questions

12.6 Recommended Reading

Chapter 13 TOGAF Reference Models

13.1 Key Learning Points

13.2 The TOGAF TRM as a Foundation Architecture

13.3 The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model

13.4 Boundaryless Information Flow

13.5 Summary

13.6 Test Yourself Questions

13.7 Recommended Reading

Appendix A Answers to Test Yourself Questions

Appendix B Test Yourself Examination Papers

Appendix C Test Yourself Examination

Appendix D TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus

Index

Preface

This Document

This document is a Study Guide for TOGAF® 9 Foundation. It is based on Version 2 of the TOGAF Certification for People Conformance Requirements and is aligned to TOGAF Version 9.1. This third edition contains minor updates to remove references to the TOGAF 8-9 Advanced Bridge Examination1 and also adds a second Test Yourself Examination paper to Appendix B.

It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification.

The audience for this Study Guide is:

•   Individuals who require a basic understanding of TOGAF 9

•   Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation

•   Architects who are looking for a first introduction to TOGAF 9

•   Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification in a stepwise manner

A prior knowledge of enterprise architecture is advantageous but not required. While reading this Study Guide, the reader should also refer to the TOGAF 9 documentation2 available online at www.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch and also available in book form.

The Study Guide is structured as shown below. The order of topics corresponds to the learning units of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus (see Appendix D).

•   Chapter 1 (Introduction) provides a brief introduction to TOGAF certification and the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination that leads to TOGAF 9 Foundation, as well as how to use this Study Guide.

•   Chapter 2 (Basic Concepts) introduces the basic concepts of enterprise architecture and the TOGAF standard. This provides a high-level view of the TOGAF framework, enterprise architecture, architecture frameworks, and the contents of the TOGAF standard.

•   Chapter 3 (Core Concepts) describes the core concepts of TOGAF 9.

•   Chapter 4 (Key Terminology) introduces the key terminology of TOGAF 9.

•   Chapter 5 (Introduction to the ADM) introduces the Architecture Development Method (ADM), the objectives of each phase of the ADM, and how to adapt and scope the ADM for use.

•   Chapter 6 (The Enterprise Continuum and Tools) describes the Enterprise Continuum and tools; its purpose, and its constituent parts.

•   Chapter 7 (The ADM Phases) describes how each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture.

•   Chapter 8 (ADM Guidelines and Techniques) describes guidelines and techniques provided to support application of the ADM.

•   Chapter 9 (Architecture Governance) describes Architecture Governance.

•   Chapter 10 (Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders) introduces the concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders.

•   Chapter 11 (Building Blocks) introduces the concept of building blocks.

•   Chapter 12 (ADM Deliverables) describes the key deliverables of the ADM cycle and their purpose.

•   Chapter 13 (TOGAF Reference Models) describes the TOGAF reference models, including the Technical Reference Model (TRM) and the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM).

•   Appendix A (Answers to Test Yourself Questions) provides the answers to the Test Yourself sections provided at the end of each chapter.

•   Appendix B (Test Yourself Examination Papers) provides two Test Yourself examinations to allow you to assess your knowledge of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and readiness to take the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

•   Appendix C (Test Yourself Examination Paper Answers) provides the answers to the examinations in Appendix B.

•   Appendix D (TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus) provides the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus.

How to Use this Study Guide

The chapters in this Study Guide are arranged to follow the organization of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus (see Appendix D) and should be read in order. However, you may wish to use this Study Guide during review of topics with which you are already familiar, and it is certainly possible to select topics for review in any order. Where a topic requires further information from a later part in the syllabus, a cross-reference is provided.

Within each chapter are “Key Learning Points” and “Summary” sections that help you to easily identify what you need to know for each topic.

Each chapter has a “Test Yourself” questions section that will help you to test your understanding of the chapter and prepare for the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. The purpose of this is to reinforce key learning points in the chapter. These are multiple-choice format questions where you must identify one correct answer.

Each chapter also has a “Recommended Reading” section that indicates the relevant sections in the TOGAF 9 documentation that can be read to obtain a further understanding of the subject material.

Finally, at the end of this Study Guide are two “Test Yourself” examination papers that you can use to test your readiness to take the official TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. These papers are designed to include the same question formats and a similar difficulty level to the official TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

Conventions Used in this Study Guide

The following conventions are used throughout this Study Guide in order to help identify important information and avoid confusion over the intended meaning.

•   Ellipsis (...)

Indicates a continuation; such as an incomplete list of example items, or a continuation from preceding text.

•   Bold

Used to highlight specific terms.

•   Italics

Used for emphasis. May also refer to other external documents.

•   (Syllabus reference: Unit X, Learning Outcome Y: Statement)

Used at the start of a text block to identify the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus learning outcome.

In addition to typographical conventions, the following conventions are used to highlight segments of text:

A Note box is used to highlight useful or interesting information.

A Tip box is used to provide key information that can save you time or that may not be entirely obvious.

About the TOGAF standard

TOGAF®, an Open Group Standard, is a proven enterprise architecture methodology and framework used by the world’s leading organizations to improve business efficiency. It is the most prominent and reliable enterprise architecture standard, ensuring consistent standards, methods, and communication among enterprise architecture professionals. Enterprise architecture professionals fluent in TOGAF standards enjoy greater industry credibility, job effectiveness, and career opportunities. The TOGAF standard helps practitioners avoid being locked into proprietary methods, utilize resources more efficiently and effectively, and realize a greater return on investment.

About The Open Group

The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through IT standards. With more than 400 member organizations, The Open Group has a diverse membership that spans all sectors of the IT community – customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, and consultants, as well as academics and researchers – to:

•   Capture, understand, and address current and emerging requirements, and establish policies and share best practices

•   Facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies

•   Offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia

•   Operate the industry’s premier certification service

Further information on The Open Group is available at www.opengroup.org. The Open Group publishes a wide range of technical documentation, most of which is focused on development of Open Group Standards and Guides, but which also includes white papers, technical studies, certification and testing documentation, and business titles. Full details and a catalog are available at www.opengroup.org/bookstore.

Readers should note that updates – in the form of Corrigenda – may apply to any publication. This information is published at www.opengroup.org/corrigenda.

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1 The TOGAF 8-9 Advanced Bridge Examination was withdrawn on November 1, 2013.

2 TOGAF Version 9.1 (ISBN is 978 90 8753 679 4 G116), available at www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/g116.htm.

About the Author

Rachel Harrison is a Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computing and Communication Technologies at Oxford Brookes University. Previously she was Professor of Computer Science, Head of the Department of Computer Science, and Director of Research for the School of Systems Engineering at the University of Reading. Her research interests include systems evolution, software metrics, requirements engineering, software architecture, usability, and software testing. She has published over 100 refereed papers and consulted widely with industry, working with organizations such as IBM, the DERA, Philips Research Labs, Praxis Critical Systems, and The Open Group. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Software Quality Journal, published by Springer.

Prof. Harrison holds an MA in Mathematics from Oxford University, an MSc in Computer Science from University College London, and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southampton. She is a Member of the British Computer Society, an Affiliate Member of the IEEE-CS, a Member of the Association of Computing Machinery, and is a Chartered Engineer.

Trademarks

ArchiMate®, DirecNet®, Jericho Forum®, Making Standards Work®, OpenPegasus®, The Open Group®, TOGAF®, and UNIX® are registered trademarks and Boundaryless Information Flow™, Dependability Through Assuredness™, FACE™, Open Platform 3.0™, and The Open Group Certification Mark™ are trademarks of The Open Group.

All other brand, company, and product names are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks that are the sole property of their respective owners.

Acknowledgements

The Open Group gratefully acknowledges The Open Group Architecture Forum for developing the TOGAF standard.

The Open Group gratefully acknowledges the following reviewers who participated in the review of this Study Guide:

•   Geoff Burke

•   Steve Else

•   Bill Estrem

•   Cathy Fox

•   Kyle Gabhart

•   Howard Gottlieb

•   Paul Holdforth

•   Henk Jonkers

•   Andrew Josey

•   Graham Neal

•   Kiichiro Onishi

•   Arnold van Overeem

•   Andras Szakal

•   Robert Weisman

•   Ron Widitz

References

The following documents are referenced in this Study Guide:

•   TOGAF Version 9.1, available online at www.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch, and also available as TOGAF Version 9.1 “The Book” (ISBN: 978 90 8753 6794) at www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/g116.htm.

•   Why Does Enterprise Architecture Matter?, White Paper by Simon Townson, SAP, November 2008 (W076), published by The Open Group (www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/w076.htm).

•   Interoperable Enterprise Business Scenario, October 2002 (K022), published by The Open Group (www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/k022.htm)

•   ISO/IEC 42010:2007, Systems and Software Engineering – Recommended Practice for Architectural Description of Software-Intensive Systems, Edition 1 (technically identical to ANSI/IEEE Std 1471-2000).

•   TOGAF Certification for People: Program Summary Datasheet, 2013, published by The Open Group (www.opengroup.org/togaf9/cert/docs/togaf9_cert_summary.pdf).

•   TOGAF 9 Foundation Datasheet, 2013, published by The Open Group (www.opengroup.org/togaf9/cert/docs/togaf9_foundation.pdf).

•   TOGAF Certification for People: Certification Policy, February 2009 (X091), published by The Open Group (www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/x091.htm).

•   TOGAF Certification for People: Conformance Requirements (Multi-Level), Version 2, December 2011 (X111), published by The Open Group (www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/x111.htm).

•   The Clinger-Cohen Act (US Information Technology Management Reform Act 1996). The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (US Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act 2002).

•   EU Directives on the Award of Public Contracts

•   Bill Estrem, “TOGAF to the Rescue” (www.opengroup.org/downloads)

The following web links are referenced in this Study Guide:

•   The Open Group TOGAF 9 Certification web site: www.opengroup.org/togaf9/cert

•   The TOGAF information web site: www.togaf.info

1.1   Key Learning Points

This document is a Study Guide for TOGAF® Version 9 for students planning to become certified for TOGAF 9 Foundation. It will familiarize you with all the topics that you need to know in order to pass the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification.

This first chapter will familiarize you with the TOGAF 9 certification program and its principles, as well as give you important information about the structure of the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

•   To provide an understanding of TOGAF certification and why you should become certified

•   To learn key facts about the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

1.2   The TOGAF Certification for People Program

(Syllabus Reference: Unit 13, Learning Outcome 1: You should be able to briefly explain the TOGAF certification program, and distinguish between the levels for certification.)

Certification is available to individuals who wish to demonstrate they have attained the required knowledge and understanding of TOGAF Version 9.3There are two levels defined for TOGAF 9 People certification, denoted Level 1 and Level 2, which lead to certification at TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified, respectively. This Study Guide covers the first of these – TOGAF 9 Foundation. Studying for TOGAF 9 Foundation can be used as a learning objective towards achieving TOGAF 9 Certified, as the learning outcomes in TOGAF 9 Foundation are also required in TOGAF 9 Certified.

Why is TOGAF certification important?

The existence of a certification program for the TOGAF standard provides a strong incentive for organizations to standardize on the TOGAF standard as the open method for enterprise architecture, and so avoid lock-in to proprietary methods. It is an important step in making enterprise architecture a well-recognized discipline, and in introducing rigor into the procurement of tools and services for enterprise architecture.

The two certification levels are summarized in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1 shows the relationship between Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 (TOGAF 9 Certified) is a superset of the requirements for Level 1 (TOGAF 9 Foundation).4

Figure 1: TOGAF 9 Certification Program Overview

1.2.1   Certification Document Structure

The documents available to support the program are as shown in Figure 2.

Program description documents, such as this Study Guide, are intended for an end-user audience including those interested in becoming certified. The Program definition documents are intended for trainers, examination developers, and the Certification Authority. All these documents are available from The Open Group web site.5

Why become certified?

Becoming certified demonstrates clearly to employers and peers your commitment to enterprise architecture as a discipline. In particular, it demonstrates that you possess a body of core knowledge about the TOGAF standard as an open, industry standard framework and method for enterprise architecture. The Open Group publishes the definitive directory of TOGAF Certified individuals, and certified service and product offerings, and issues certificates.

Figure 2: Certification Document Structure

1.2.2   Program Vision and Principles

The vision for the program is to define and promote a market-driven education and certification program to support TOGAF 9. The program has been designed with the following principles in mind:

1.2.3   TOGAF 9 Foundation

The purpose of certification to TOGAF 9 Level 1, known as TOGAF 9 Foundation, is to provide validation that the candidate has gained an acceptable level of knowledge of the terminology, structure, and basic concepts of TOGAF 9, and understands the core principles of enterprise architecture and the TOGAF standard.

The learning objectives at this level focus on knowledge and comprehension.

Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:

•   The basic concepts of enterprise architecture and the TOGAF standard

•   The core concepts of TOGAF 9

•   The key terminology of TOGAF 9

•   The ADM cycle and the objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and scope the ADM

•   The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its purpose, and its constituent parts

•   How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture

•   The ADM guidelines and techniques

•   How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle

•   The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders

•   The concept of building blocks

•   The key deliverables of the ADM cycle

•   The TOGAF reference models

•   The TOGAF certification program

Examination

Certification for TOGAF 9 Foundation is achieved by passing the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. This is a multiple-choice examination with 40 questions.6

What is the relationship between TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified?

The learning outcomes for TOGAF 9 Foundation are a subset of those for TOGAF 9 Certified. Candidates are able to choose whether they wish to become certified in a stepwise manner by starting with TOGAF 9 Foundation and then at a later date TOGAF 9 Certified, or alternately to go direct to TOGAF 9 Certified by taking the combined examination.

1.2.4   The Certification Process

This Study Guide is aimed at preparing you to become certified for TOGAF 9 Foundation. The examination for this level is the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination, which comprises 40 multiple-choice questions.

The TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus for the examination is contained in Appendix D. Certain topic areas are weighted as more important than others and thus have more questions. The 11 topic areas covered by the examination together with the number of questions per area in the examination follows:

1.   Basic Concepts (3 questions)

2.   Core Concepts (3 questions)

3.   Introduction to the ADM (3 questions)

4.   The Enterprise Continuum and Tools (4 questions)

5.   ADM Phases (9 questions)

6.   ADM Guidelines and Techniques (6 questions)

7.   Architecture Governance (4 questions)

8.   Architecture Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders (2 questions)

9.   Building Blocks (2 questions)

10. ADM Deliverables (2 questions)

11. TOGAF Reference Models (2 questions)

1.2.4.1 Format of the Examination Questions

The examination questions are multiple-choice questions. These are very similar in format to the Test Yourself questions included in each chapter. Note that the exact format for display is test center-specific and will be made clear on the screens when taking the examination.

Exam Tip

Please read each question carefully before reading the answer options. Be aware that some questions may seem to have more than one right answer, but you are to look for the one that makes the most sense and is the most correct.

1.2.4.2 What do I need to bring with me to take the Examination?

You should consult with the test center regarding the forms of picture ID you are required to bring with you to verify your identification.

1.2.4.3 Can I refer to materials while I take the Examination?

No; it is a closed-book examination.

1.2.4.4 If I fail, how soon can I retake the Examination?

You should consult the current policy on The Open Group web site. At the time of writing, the policy states that individuals who have failed the examination are not allowed to retake the examination within one (1) month of the first sitting.

1.2.5   Preparing for the Examination

You can prepare for the examination by working through this Study Guide section-by-section. A mapping of the sections of this Study Guide to the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus is given in Appendix D. After completing each section, you should answer the Test Yourself questions and read the referenced sections from the TOGAF documentation. Once you have completed all the sections in this Study Guide, you can then attempt the Test Yourself examination papers in Appendix B. These are designed to give a thorough test of your knowledge. If you have completed all the prescribed preparation and can attain a pass mark for the Test Yourself examination papers as described in Appendix B, then it is likely you are ready to sit the examination.

1.3   Summary

The TOGAF 9 People certification program is a knowledge-based certification program. It has two levels, Level 1 and Level 2, which lead to certification for TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified, respectively.

The topic for this Study Guide is preparation for taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination that leads to the TOGAF 9 Foundation certification. The examination comprises 40 simple multiple-choice questions to be completed in one hour.7

Preparing for the examination includes the following steps:

•   You should work through this Study Guide step-by-step.

•   At the end of each chapter, you should complete the Test Yourself questions and read the sections of the TOGAF documentation listed under Recommended Reading.

•   Once you have completed all the chapters in this Study Guide, you should attempt the Test Yourself examination papers given in Appendix B.