Enterprise Architecture (Test questions with correct answers)

Enterprise Architecture correct answers The analysis and documentation of an enterprise in it's current and future states from an integrated strategy, business and technology perspective. Methodology correct answers The EA methodology defines how EA documentation will be developed, archived, and used; including the selection of a framework, modeling tools, and on-line repository. Governance correct answers A group of policies, decision-making procedures, and management processes that work together to enable the effective planning and oversight of activities and resources. Project correct answers A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Program correct answers A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way. Programs usually involve an element of ongoing activity. Line of Business correct answers A distinct area of activity within the enterprise. It may involve the manufacture of certain products, the provision of services, or internal administrative functions. Capital Planning correct answers The management and decision-making process associated with the panning, selection, control and evaluation of investments in resources, including EA components such as systems, networks, knowledge warehouses and support services for the enterprise. Data correct answers Data items refer to an elementary description of things, events, activities, and transactions that are recorded, classified, and stored, but not organized to convey any specific meaning. Data items can be numeric, alphabetic, figures, sounds, or images. A database consists of stored data items organized for retrieval. Information correct answers Information is data that have been organized so that they have meaning and value to the recipient. The recipient interprets the meaning and draws conclusions and implications. Framework correct answers A structure for organizing information that defines the scope of the architecture (what the EA program will document) and how the areas of the architecture relate to each other. Business Case correct answers A collection of descriptive and analytic information about investment in resources and / or capabilities.