Q: 8
Please read this scenario prior to answering the question
Your role is that of a consultant to the Lead Enterprise Architect in a multinational automotive
manufacturer.
The company has a corporate strategy that focuses on electrification of its portfolio, and it has
invested
heavily in a new shared car platform to use across all its brands. The company has four
manufacturing
facilities, one in North America, two in Europe, and one in Asia.
A challenge that the company is facing is to scale up the number of vehicles coming off the
production line to meet customer demand, while maintaining quality. There are significant supply
chain shortages for electronic components, which are impacting production. In response to this the
company has taken on new suppliers and has also taken design and production of the battery pack
in-house.
The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture practice. The TOGAF standard is used for
developing
the process and systems used to design, manufacture, and test the battery pack. The Chief
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Officer and the Chief Operating Officer co-sponsor the Enterprise Architecture program.
As part of putting the new battery pack into production, adjustments to the assembly processes need
to be made. A pilot project has been completed at a single location. The Chief Engineer, sponsor of
the activity, and the Architecture Board have approved the plan for implementation and migration at
each plant.
Draft Architecture Contracts have been developed that detail the work needed to implement and
deploy the new processes for each location. The company mixes internal teams with a few third-
party contractors at the locations. The Chief Engineer has expressed concern that the deployment
will not be consistent and of acceptable quality.
Refer to the scenario
The Lead Enterprise Architect has asked you to review the draft Architecture Contracts and
recommend the best approach to address the Chief Engineer's concern.
Based on the TOGAF Standard, which of the following is the best answer?
Options
Discussion
Makes sense to go with C here.
C or D? Leaning C because it mentions reviewing objectives, legal contracts for third parties, and regular compliance checks, all core TOGAF governance. D is close but C lays out the process more clearly I think. Agree?
C imo, since it covers both contract details and ongoing compliance reviews, which is classic TOGAF governance. It makes sure objectives and risks are tracked, plus deviations get formally reviewed by the Architecture Board. Pretty sure that's what they're after here-unless I'm missing something from the scenario?
C/D? Had something like this in a mock, but always second guess because D covers contract modification formally. Still, C looks more TOGAF consistent with compliance reviews for governance. Pretty sure it's C but open to debate.
Definitely C
Probably D since it actually suggests modifying the Architecture Contract through a new Request for Architecture Work, which seems more formal and traceable. But is the main focus on ongoing governance ("monitoring tools" and change requirements) or just contract compliance? If governance isn't the primary requirement, I'd reconsider C.
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