TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1 Study Guide E-Book

Andrew Josey

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This title is the Study Guide for the TOGAF® Business Architecture Part 1 Examination. It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF Business Architecture Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification. This Study Guide is excellent material for: • Individuals who require knowledge and understanding of TOGAF Business Architecture techniques; • 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 to achieve the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential; • Architects who want to specialize in development of a Business Architecture based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2; It covers the following topics: • Business Modeling • Business Capabilities • Value Streams • Information Mapping • TOGAF Business Scenarios and how to apply them in development of a Business Architecture based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2. A prior knowledge of Enterprise Architecture is advantageous but not required. While reading this Study Guide, the reader should also refer to the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 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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Title:

TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1 Study Guide

Subtitle:

Preparation for the TOGAF Business ArchitecturePart 1 Examination

Series:

TOGAF Series

A Publication of:

The Open Group

Author:

Andrew Josey, The Open Group and Steve Else,EA Principals

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Van Haren Publishing, ’s-Hertogenbosch,www.vanharen.net

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First edition, first impression, July 2019

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Key Learning Points

1.2 The Open Group Certification for People: Credentials Program

1.2.1 The TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Credential

1.2.2 The TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus

1.2.3 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 What is Enterprise Architecture?

2.3 Why do I Need Enterprise Architecture?

2.4 What is the TOGAF Standard?

2.4.1 Structure of the TOGAF Documentation

2.5 An Introduction to the TOGAF ADM

2.6 Using the TOGAF Framework with Other Frameworks

2.7 Summary

2.8 Test Yourself Questions

2.9 Recommended Reading

Chapter 3 Key Terminology

3.1 Key Learning Points

3.2 Key Terms

3.3 Summary

3.4 Exercises

3.5 Test Yourself Questions

3.6 Recommended Reading

Chapter 4 Business Modeling

4.1 Key Learning Points

4.2 The Definition of Business Model

4.3 The Impact and Benefits of Business Models

4.4 Different Example Representations of Business Models

4.4.1 The Three-Element Framework

4.4.2 The Four-Box Framework

4.4.3 The Business Model Cube

4.4.4 The Business Model Canvas

4.5 Business Models and Business Architecture

4.6 Using Business Models with the TOGAF ADM

4.7 Adopting a Structured Approach for Business Model Innovation

4.8 Summary

4.9 Exercises

4.10 Test Yourself Questions

4.11 Recommended Reading

Chapter 5 Example: Using the Business Model Canvas

5.1 Key Learning Points

5.2 What is the Business Model Canvas?

5.3 Example Use-Case: Retail Business

5.3.1 Current State

5.3.2 Future State

5.4 Summary

5.5 Exercises

5.6 Test Yourself Questions

5.7 Recommended Reading

Chapter 6 Business Capabilities

6.1 Key Learning Points

6.2 What is a Business Capability

6.3 Defining a Business Capability

6.3.1 Naming the Business Capability

6.3.2 Describing the Business Capability

6.3.3 The Components of a Business Capability

6.4 What is a Business Capability Model?

6.5 Capability Modeling

6.5.1 Organizational Structure

6.5.2 Business Model

6.5.3 Strategic Plans, Business Plans, and Financial Plans

6.6 Structuring the Business Capability Model

6.6.1 Level One Capability Stratification

6.6.2 Leveling

6.7 Mapping Capabilities to Other Business Perspectives

6.7.1 Heat Mapping

6.7.2 Cross-Mapping

6.8 Summary

6.9 Exercises

6.10 Test Yourself Questions

6.11 Recommended Reading

Chapter 7 Value Streams

7.1 Key Learning Points

7.2 What is Value?

7.3 Value Analysis

7.3.1 Value Chain

7.3.2 Value Network

7.3.3 Lean Value Stream

7.4 What is a Value Stream?

7.5 The Benefits of Value Streams and Value Stream Mapping

7.6 Relationship of Value Streams to Other Business Architecture Concepts

7.7 Defining a Value Stream

7.8 Decomposing a Value Stream

7.9 Mapping Capabilities to Value Stream Stages

7.10 Summary

7.11 Exercises

7.12 Test Yourself Questions

7.13 Recommended Reading

Chapter 8 Applying Value Streams

8.1 Key Learning Points

8.2 Creating Value Streams

8.2.1 Guiding Principles

8.3 Example 1 – Decomposing a Value Stream

8.4 Example 2 – Mapping Value Streams to Business Capabilities

8.5 Example 3 – Heat Mapping

8.6 Example 4 – Organization Mapping

8.7 Summary

8.8 Exercises

8.9 Test Yourself Questions

8.10 Recommended Reading

Chapter 9 Information Mapping

9.1 Key Learning Points

9.2 The Role of Information and Information Concepts

9.3 What is Information Mapping?

9.4 What is an Information Map?

9.5 The Benefits of Developing an Information Map

9.6 The Relationship to other Business Architecture Concepts

9.6.1 Business Capabilities

9.6.2 Value Streams

9.6.3 Organization Maps

9.7 The Relationship with Data Models

9.8 How to use Information Maps with the TOGAF ADM

9.9 Putting Information Maps into Practice

9.10 Summary

9.11 Exercises

9.12 Test Yourself Questions

9.13 Recommended Reading

Chapter 10 TOGAF Business Scenarios

10.1 Key Learning Points

10.2 What is a TOGAF Business Scenario?

10.3 The Benefits of Developing a Business Scenario

10.4 The Use of Business Scenarios in the TOGAF ADM

10.5 How to Develop a Business Scenario

10.5.1 Steps

10.5.2 Business Scenario Phases

10.5.3 Premise Formulation Phase

10.5.4 Initial Verification Phase

10.5.5 Refinement Phase

10.6 Contents of a Business Scenario

10.7 Summary

10.8 Exercises

10.9 Test Yourself Questions

10.10 Recommended Reading

Chapter 11 Developing a Business Architecture with the TOGAF ADM – Phase A

11.1 Key Learning Points

11.2 Objectives

11.2.1 Approach

11.3 Inputs

11.3.1 Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers

11.4 Steps

11.4.1 Establish the Architecture Project

11.4.2 Identify Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements

11.4.3 Confirm and Elaborate Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints

11.4.4 Evaluate Capabilities

11.4.5 Assess Readiness for Business Transformation

11.4.6 Define Scope

11.4.7 Confirm and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business Principles

11.4.8 Develop Architecture Vision

11.4.9 Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions and KPIs

11.4.10 Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities

11.4.11 Develop Statement of Architecture Work; Secure Approval

11.5 Outputs

11.5.1 Architecture Vision

11.5.2 Baseline and Target Business Architectures

11.5.3 Business Model Diagram

11.5.4 Business Capability Map

11.5.5 Value Stream Map

11.6 Summary

11.7 Exercises

11.8 Test Yourself Questions

11.9 Recommended Reading

Chapter 12 Developing a Business Architecture with the TOGAF ADM – Phase B

12.1 Key Learning Points

12.2 Objectives

12.2.1 Approach

12.3 Inputs

12.3.1 Business Principles

12.4 Steps

12.4.1 Select Reference Models, Viewpoints, and Tools

12.4.2 Develop Baseline Business Architecture Description

12.4.3 Develop Target Business Architecture Description

12.4.4 Perform Gap Analysis

12.4.5 Define Candidate Roadmap Components

12.4.6 Resolve Impacts across the Architecture Landscape

12.4.7 Conduct Formal Stakeholder Review

12.4.8 Finalize the Business Architecture

12.4.9 Create the Architecture Definition Document

12.5 Outputs

12.5.1 Architecture Definition Document

12.5.2 Architecture Requirements Specification

12.5.3 Architecture Roadmap

12.6 Summary

12.7 Exercises

12.8 Test Yourself Questions

12.9 Recommended Reading

Appendix A Answers to Test Yourself Questions and Exercises

A.1 Answers to the Test Yourself Questions

A.2 Answers to Exercises

Appendix B Test Yourself Examination Paper

B.1 Examination Paper

B.2 Test Yourself Examination Paper

B.3 Bonus Questions

Appendix C Test Yourself Examination Paper Answers

C.1 Scoring the Examination

C.2 Answers to Test Yourself Examination Paper

Appendix D TOGAF Business Scenario Template

Appendix E Business Architecture and the ArchiMate Modeling Language

E.1 Key ArchiMate Elements Relevant to Business Architecture

E.2 Examples

Appendix F TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus

F.1 Business Modeling

F.2 Business Capabilities

F.3 Value Streams

F.4 TOGAF Business Scenarios

F.5 Information Mapping

F.6 Developing a Business Architecture with the TOGAF ADM

Index

Preface

This Document

This document is the Study Guide for the TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1 qualification. This first edition is aligned with the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2.

It gives an overview of every learning objective included in the syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for the examination.

The audience for this Study Guide is:

• Individuals who require knowledge and understanding of TOGAF Business Architecture techniques

• 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 to achieve the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential

• Architects using the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 who want to specialize in Business Architecture

A prior knowledge of Enterprise Architecture is advantageous but not required. While reading this Study Guide, the reader should also refer to the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 and the referenced TOGAF Series Guides.1

The Study Guide is structured as shown below:

•Chapter 1 (Introduction) provides a brief introduction to TOGAF certification and the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential, including the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination

•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, the contents of the TOGAF standard, and the TOGAF Library

•Chapter 3 (Key Terminology) introduces the key terminology required for the TOGAF Business Architecture credential

•Chapter 4 (Business Modeling) describes the topic of business modeling, how it relates to the TOGAF standard, the impact and benefits of business models, and examples of different representations of business models

•Chapter 5 (Example: Using the Business Model Canvas) describes the typical contents of a business model, using the Business Model Canvas as an example

•Chapter 6 (Business Capabilities) describes business capabilities and how they can be modeled

•Chapter 7 (Value Streams) describes value streams and value stream mapping; the benefits, the different approaches to value stream analysis, and the relationship to other Business Architecture concepts

•Chapter 8 (Applying Value Streams) provides guidance on applying value streams, including three examples

•Chapter 9 (Information Mapping) describes what an Information Map is, and how to apply Information Mapping when developing a Business Architecture

•Chapter 10 (TOGAF Business Scenarios) describes the TOGAF business scenario method, and how to apply it

•Chapter 11 (Developing a Business Architecture with the TOGAF ADM – Phase A) describes how a Business Architecture is developed with the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) in Phase A

•Chapter 12 (Developing a Business Architecture with the TOGAF ADM – Phase B) describes how a Business Architecture is developed with the TOGAF ADM in Phase B

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

•Appendix B (Test Yourself Examination Paper) provides a Test Yourself examination to allow you to assess your knowledge of the TOGAF Business Architecture Syllabus and readiness to take the TOGAF Business Architecture Examination

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

•Appendix D (TOGAF Business Scenario Template) provides a sample template for the table of contents for a TOGAF business scenario

•Appendix E (Business Architecture and the ArchiMate Modeling Language) provides a brief summary of how the ArchiMate motivation and strategy elements can be used to model a Business Architecture

•Appendix F (TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus) provides the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus

How to Use this Study Guide

The chapters in this Study Guide are arranged to cover the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus (see Appendix F) and should be read in 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.

Throughout this Study Guide the examples used are drawn from the recruitment management and the retail business use-cases included in the TOGAF Series Guides to Business Capabilities, Business Models, and Value Streams (see References).

Each chapter has a “Test Yourself” questions section that will help you to test your understanding of the chapter and prepare for the TOGAF Business Architecture 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.

Some chapters include an “Exercises” section that will help you reinforce the Learning Outcomes for that chapter.

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

Finally, at the end of this Study Guide is a “Test Yourself” examination paper that you can use to test your readiness to take the official TOGAF Business Architecture Examination. This paper is designed to include the same question formats and a similar difficulty level to the official TOGAF Business Architecture 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 Business Architecture 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

The TOGAF Standard, a standard of The Open Group, 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. Those fluent in the TOGAF standard 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 technology standards. Our diverse membership of more than 650 organizations includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tools vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across multiple industries.

The mission of The Open Group is to drive the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™ achieved by:

• Working with customers to capture, understand, and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies, and share best practices

• Working with suppliers, consortia, and standards bodies to develop consensus and facilitate interoperability, to evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies

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

• Developing and operating the industry’s premier certification service and encouraging procurement of certified products

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 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/library.

1 The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 (C182), available at www.opengroup.org/library/c182.

About the Authors

This Study Guide builds on materials from a number of existing publications from The Open Group. The authors listed here are those who prepared this document. See the Acknowledgements section for more information.

Andrew Josey, The Open Group

Andrew Josey is VP Standards and Certification, overseeing all certification and testing programs of The Open Group. He also manages the standards process for The Open Group. Since joining the company in 1996, Andrew has been closely involved with the standards development, certification, and testing activities of The Open Group. He has led many standards development projects including specification and certification development for the ArchiMate®, TOGAF®, POSIX®, and UNIX® programs. Most recently he has led the development of the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential, and is the lead author of this Study Guide.

He is a member of the IEEE, USENIX, and the Association of Enterprise Architects (AEA). He holds an MSc in Computer Science from University College London.

Steve Else, EA Principals

Steve Else is CEO, Chief Architect, and Principal Trainer at EA Principals, a Gold Member of The Open Group. Steve brings a strong operational background to his Enterprise Architecture work, having been a career pilot in the US Air Force and having earned his Airline Transport Rating. He was a leader in a high-level Business Transformation in the US Air Force in 1995 to review all of the Air Force lines of business in terms of capabilities and resources in order to make recommendations about how best to use the public and private sector to meet requirements. In addition, his published doctoral dissertation was on Organization Theory and the Transformation of Large, Complex Organizations.

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Acknowledgements

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

The Open Group gratefully acknowledges the authors of the TOGAF Series Guides on which this Study Guide is based, and from which extensive material is drawn:

• Alec Blair

• Terence Blevins

• Steve DuPont

• J. Bryan Lail

• Mike Lambert

• Stephen Marshall

• Chalon Mullins

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

• Corinne Brouch

• Dan Flake

• Dave Gilmour

• Paul Homan

• Jens Kjærby

• Michael Payne

References

The following documents are referenced in this Study Guide:

• A Guide to the Business Architecture Body of Knowledge® (BIZBOK® Guide), Version 7.5, Business Architecture Guild, 2019

• ArchiSurance Case Study, Version 2.0 (Y163), September 2017, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/y163

• Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers, Alexander Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur, 2010, John Wiley & Sons

• Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance, Michael E. Porter, Free Press, 1985

• Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge:

— Risk Analysis (O-RA), The Open Group Standard (C13G), October 2013, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c13g

— Risk Taxonomy (O-RT), Version 2.0, The Open Group Standard (C13K), October 2013, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c13k

• Seizing the White Space, Mark W. Johnson, The Business Model Database Blog, March 7, 2010; refer to: tbmdb.blogspot.com/2010/03/seizing-white-space-2010.html

• The Age of the Platform: How Amazon™, Apple®, Facebook®, and Google® have Redefined Business, Phil Simon, 2011, Motion Publishing

• The BiZZdesign Blog: The Business Architect’s Toolbox: Information Mapping, Marc Lankhorst, August 2017; refer to: https://bizzdesign.com/blog/the-business-architects-toolbox-information-mapping/

• The Business Model Canvas resources website; refer to: https://strategyzer.com/canvas

• The Business Model Cube, Peter Lindgren, Ole Horn Rasmussen, September 2013, River Publishers; refer to: www.riverpublishers.com/journal/journal_articles/RP_Journal_2245-456X_131.pdf

• The Business Model Innovation Factory: How to Stay Relevant when the World is Changing, S. Kaplan, 2012, John Wiley & Sons

• The Future of Knowledge: Increasing Prosperity through Value Networks, Verna Allee, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003

• The Great Transition: Using the Seven Disciplines of Enterprise Engineering to Align People, Technology, and Strategy, James Martin, Amacom, 1995

• The Machine that Changed the World, James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, Daniel Roos, Free Press, 1990

• The Open Group Certification for People: Certification Policy for Examination-Based Programs (X1603), April 2016, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/x1603

• The Open Group Certification for People: Credentials Program, TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1 Conformance Requirements (X191), April 2019, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/x191

• The Open Group Certification for People: Credentials Program, TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1 Credential Definition (X190), April 2019, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/x190

• The TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2, a standard of The Open Group (C182), April 2018, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c182

• TOGAF® Series Guide: A Practitioners’ Approach to Developing Enterprise Architecture Following the TOGAF® ADM (G186), March 2018, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g186

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Architecture Project Management (G188), May 2018, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g188

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Business Capabilities (G189), June 2018, published by The Open Group: refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g189

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Business Models (G18A), June 2018, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g18a

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Business Scenarios (G176), September 2017, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g176

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Information Mapping (G190), April 2019, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g190

• TOGAF® Series Guide: The TOGAF® Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM): An Architected Approach to Boundaryless Information Flow™ (G179), November 2017, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g179

• TOGAF® Series Guide: The TOGAF® Leader’s Guide to Establishing and Evolving an EA Capability (G184), February 2018, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g184

• TOGAF® Series Guide: The TOGAF® Technical Reference Model (TRM) (G175), September 2017, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g175

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Using the TOGAF® Framework to Define and Govern Service-Oriented Architectures (G174), September 2017, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g174

• TOGAF® Series Guide: Value Streams (G178), October 2017, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/g178

• Why Does Enterprise Architecture Matter?, White Paper (W076), December 2008, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/w076

The following web links are referenced in this Study Guide:

• The Open Group TOGAF Certification website: www.opengroup.org/certifications/togaf

• The Open Group Credentials website: www.opengroup.org/certifications/credentials

• The TOGAF information website: www.opengroup.org/togaf

The following documents provide additional information:

• A Business-Oriented Foundation for Service Orientation ,Ulrich Homann, White Paper, February 2006

• A New Framework for Business Models, Mark W. Johnson, Harvard Business Review, January 21, 2010; refer to: hbr.org/2010/01/is-your-business-model-a-myste-1

• Business Architecture using the ArchiMate® Modeling Language, The Open Group Webinar (D232), Marc Lankhorst, BiZZdesign BV, December 2018; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/d232

• Mapping the Business Model Canvas to ArchiMate®, L.O. Meertens, M.E. Iacob, L.J.M. Nieuwenhuis, M.J. van Sinderen, University of Twente and H. Jonkers, D. Quartel, BiZZdesign BV; refer to: https://ris.utwente.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/5363569/Meertens12mapping.pdf

• The Open Group Certification for People: TOGAF® Conformance Requirements (Multi-Level), Version 3.0 (X1810), April 2018, published by The Open Group; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/x1810

• Value Stream Mapping: How to Visualize Work and Align Leadership for Organizational Transformation, Karen Martin, Mike Osterling, McGraw-Hill, 2014

1.1 Key Learning Points

This document is a Study Guide for students studying for the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential. This edition is aligned to the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2. It will familiarize you with all the topics that you need to know in order to pass the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination.

It gives an overview of every learning objective included in the syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for the examination.

This first chapter will provide you with important information on the TOGAF certification program, how credentials such as TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 fit into the program, and the structure of the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination.

1.2 The Open Group Certification for People: Credentials Program

The Credentials program is part of The Open Group Certification for People program. It is available to individuals who wish to demonstrate they have attained the required knowledge and understanding of a particular topic. It leads to the award of an Open Badge for each credential.

This Study Guide covers the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential. It can be studied in its own right independent of other learning paths.

What is the relationship between the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential and TOGAF 9 Certification?

The TOGAF Business Architecture credential is considered to be a specialization. It goes into more detail than the TOGAF 9 Certified syllabus. Individuals are able to choose whether they wish to study just for this credential or use it as an addition to certification in the TOGAF 9 Certification program.

1.2.1 The TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Credential

The purpose of the TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 credential, is to provide validation that the candidate has gained an acceptable level of knowledge and understanding of:

• Business Modeling

• Business Capabilities

• Value Streams

• Information Mapping

• TOGAF Business Scenarios

and how to apply them in development of a Business Architecture based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2.

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

Individuals who attain this credential will have demonstrated their understanding of:

• The topic of business modeling and how it relates to Enterprise Architecture within a TOGAF context

• The concept of business capabilities and how business capabilities can be modeled

• Value streams and value stream mapping

• Information Mapping

• How to apply the TOGAF business scenario method

• How a Business Architecture can be developed with the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Examination

This credential is achieved by passing the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination. This is a multiple-choice examination with 30 questions.2 There is no prerequisite qualification required to take this examination.

1.2.2 The TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus

The TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 Syllabus is contained in Appendix D. Certain topic areas are weighted as more important than others and thus have more questions in the examination. The topic areas covered by the examination together with the number of questions per area in the examination follow:

1. Business Modeling (4 questions)

2. Business Capabilities (7 questions)

3. Value Streams (7 questions)

4. TOGAF Business Scenarios (3 questions)

5. Information Mapping (3 questions)

6. Developing a Business Architecture with the TOGAF ADM (6 questions)

1.2.2.1Format 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 display monitor 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.

1.2.2.2What ID do I need to present to take the examination?

You should consult with the examination provider regarding the forms of picture ID you are required to present to verify your identity.

1.2.2.3Can I refer to materials while I take the examination?

No; it is a closed-book examination.

1.2.2.4If I fail, how soon can I retake the examination?

You should check the current policy on The Open Group website. 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.

1.2.3 Preparing for the Examination

You can prepare for the examination by working through this Study Guide section-by-section. After completing each section, you should complete the exercises (if any), 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 paper in Appendix B. It is 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 paper as described in Appendix C, then it is likely you are ready to sit the examination.

1.3 Summary

The Open Group Certification for People credential for TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 is a knowledge-based credential. It leads to award of an Open Badge.

The topic for this Study Guide is preparation for taking the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination. The examination comprises 30 simple multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes.3

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 paper given in Appendix B

• If you can attain the target score in Appendix C, then you have completed your preparation

1.4 Test Yourself Questions

Q1: Which of the following describes the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination?

A. It is an open book examination.

B. It has 30 simple multiple-choice questions.

C. The examination policy requires you to wait 60 days before a retake.

D. The time allowed for the examination is 90 minutes.