The Open Group ArchiMate 3 Part 1 OGA-031 Exam Questions

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Question 1

What is the best description of the diagram?



Answer : D

The diagram uses the ArchiMate notation for a goal element and an aggregation relationship. A goal element represents an end state that a stakeholder intends to achieve. An aggregation relationship indicates that a whole is composed of parts. In this case, the goal 'Reduce Expense Ratio from 13% to 11%' is composed of three sub-goals that contribute to its achievement.


Question 2

What relationship is allowed from a technology function to an application function?



Answer : A

According to the ArchiMate 3.2 Specification1, an application function describes the internal behavior of an application component, and an application component may be assigned to an application function, which means that the application component performs the application function. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Assignment.This relationship indicates that an instance of a technology function performs (part of) the behavior of an instance of an application function1.


Question 3

Complete the sentence. In the Technology Layer metamodel, a communication network

a path_



Answer : A

According to the Technology Layer metamodel, a communication network is a physical communication medium between two or more devices or other networks. A communication network realizes a path, which is a relation between two or more nodes through which they can exchange information.


Question 4

Consider the following diagram showing a small part of ArchiSurance's Digital Customer Intimacy strategy

Which of the following describes this diagram?



Answer : B

Based on the ArchiMate 3 documents or objectives, a capability represents an ability that an active structure element, such as an organization, person, or system, possesses. An outcome represents an end result that has been achieved. A realization relationship indicates that an entity plays a critical role in the creation, achievement, sustenance, or operation of a more abstract entity. The diagram uses a realization relationship from the Digital customer management capability to the Excellent online customer interaction outcome to indicate that the capability realizes the outcome.


Question 5

Consider the following symbol, which represents information about a transformation project at ArchiSurance_

Which statement correctly expresses the meaning of this symbol?



Answer : D

Based on the ArchiMate 3 documents or objectives, an assessment represents the result of an analysis of the state of affairs of the enterprise with respect to some driver. An assessment may reveal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, or threats for some area of interest. An assessment is a motivation element that can be associated with other motivation elements such as stakeholders, drivers, goals, outcomes, etc. The notation for an assessment is a rectangle with a rounded top and a horizontal line inside it. The symbol in this question is an assessment that expresses the analysis of ArchiSurance's situation.


Question 6

Consider the following fragment of the conceptual model of an Architecture Description from ISO!IEC 42010:

Which answer correctly identifies A and B?



Answer : B

According to the conceptual model of architecture description from ISO/IEC 42010, an architecture view is a representation of a system from the perspective of a set of concerns. An architecture viewpoint is a specification of the conventions and rules for constructing and using an architecture view. A and B in the diagram correspond to these concepts respectively.


Question 7

Complete the sentence. The ''Course of Action" element is used to represent __.



Answer : D

Comprehensive and Detailed in Depth

The Course of Action element represents what an enterprise has decided to do in order to achieve a strategic objective. It defines high-level actions and strategies that guide business capabilities and activities.

The ArchiMate 3.2 Specification states that Courses of Action define the high-level choices and strategic actions taken by an organization.


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ArchiMate 3.2 Specification

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