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3.4 The Enterprise Continuum

6.5.3 Industry Architectures

D.1 Basic Concepts

This Document

This document is a Study Guide for the TOGAF 9 Foundation qualification. This fourth edition is based on Version 3 of The Open Group Certification for People: Conformance Requirements (Multi-Level), and is aligned with the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2.

It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification.

The audience for this Study Guide is:

Individuals who require a basic understanding of the TOGAF 9 framework

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 for a first introduction to the TOGAF 9 framework

Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification in a stepwise manner

A prior knowledge of Enterprise Architecture is advantageous but not required. While reading this Study Guide, the reader should also refer to the TOGAF 9 standard.

The Study Guide is structured as shown below. The order of topics corresponds to the learning units of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus (see ).

(Introduction) provides a brief introduction to TOGAF certification and the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination that leads to TOGAF 9 Foundation, as well as how to use this Study Guide

(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

(Core Concepts) describes the core concepts of the TOGAF 9 framework

(Key Terminology) introduces the key terminology of the TOGAF 9 standard

(Introduction to the ADM) introduces the Architecture Development Method (ADM), the objectives of each phase of the ADM, and how to adapt and scope the ADM for use

(The Enterprise Continuum and Tools) describes the Enterprise Continuum and tools; its purpose, and its constituent parts

(The ADM Phases) describes how each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of Enterprise Architecture

(ADM Guidelines and Techniques) describes guidelines and techniques provided to support application of the ADM

(Architecture Governance) describes Architecture Governance

(Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders) introduces the concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders

(Building Blocks) introduces the concept of building blocks

(ADM Deliverables) describes the key deliverables of the ADM cycle and their purpose

Library: the Technical Reference Model (TRM) and the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM)

(Answers to Test Yourself Questions) provides the answers to the Test Yourself sections provided at the end of each chapter

(Test Yourself Examination Papers) provides two Test Yourself examinations to allow you to assess your knowledge of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and readiness to take the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

(TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus) provides the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus

How to Use this Study Guide

The chapters in this Study Guide are arranged to follow the organization of the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus (see ) and should be read in order. However, you may wish to use this Study Guide during review of topics with which you are already familiar, and it is possible to select topics for review in any 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.

Each chapter has a Test Yourself questions section that will help you to test your understanding of the chapter and prepare for the TOGAF 9 Part 1 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.