The Open Group TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 OGB-001 Exam Questions

Answer : C

This answer is based on the TOGAF Series Guide: Value Streams2, which states that ''Value is a measurable improvement to a stakeholder's situation that is perceived to be positive by that stakeholder.'' Value is the element labeled 7 in the image, as it represents the benefit or outcome that is delivered to the stakeholder by the value stream. Value is always defined from the perspective of the stakeholder, and it can be expressed in quantitative or qualitative terms. The other options are not correct, as they do not match the element labeled 7 in the image.

Answer : A

The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management tool that allows to visualize and document the key elements of a business model on a single page. It consists of nine building blocks: customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partnerships, and cost structure.According to Wikipedia3, The Business Model Canvas ''offers a visual chart with elements describing a firm's or product's value proposition ,4infrastructure, customers, and finances,1assisting businesses to align their activities by illustrating potential trade-offs.'' The image provided by the user is an example of a Business Model Canvas with icons representing each building block.

Answer : D

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.

Answer : C

This answer is based on the definition of the enables relationship in the ArchiMate 3.1 Specification1, which states that ''An enabling relationship describes how an element (e.g., a node, device, or system software) enables another element (e.g., a business process, service, or function) to function.'' In this case, the value stream stage enables the business capability to function, as it provides the necessary inputs, outputs, and resources for the capability to deliver value. The other options are not correct, as they do not describe the relationship between a value stream stage and a business capability.

Answer : C

This answer is based on the TOGAF Series Guide: Value Streams2, 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 high-level 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.

Answer : C

This answer is based on the color-coding of the business capability model, which indicates the desired maturity levels of each capability. Red cells mean that the capability is two or more levels away from the desired maturity level, yellow cells mean that the capability is one level away, green cells mean that the capability has achieved the desired maturity level, and purple cells mean that the capability is missing or not defined. According to this logic, the capabilities that need immediate attention are those that are red, which are Customer Management, Training Management and Partner Management. The capabilities that need attention are those that are yellow, which are Market Planning, HR Management and Government Relations Management. The capability that is missing as a Core capability is Agent Management, which is purple. The rest of the capabilities are green, which means they have reached the desired maturity level.

Answer : B

This answer is based on the TOGAF Series Guide: Business Capabilities , which states that ''The fundamental concepts that should be considered when creating an Architecture Vision are business capabilities, organization maps, and value streams.'' These concepts help to define and communicate the essence of what a business does or can do, how it is organized and structured, and how it delivers value to its stakeholders. The other options are not correct, as they are not fundamental business architecture concepts that should be considered when creating an Architecture Vision.