Sections

1. (a) Define Enterprise Architecture in your own words.  5 pts

(b) The authors of the text titled the book as “The Art of…”.  Given that enterprise architecture relies on rigorous methodologies and models, why do you think enterprise architecture can be thought of as an “art”? 5 pts

2. We reviewed several TWPs thus far.  A subset of them are listed below-

– Business Goals

– System Context Diagram

– Current IT Environment

– Non-Functional Requirements

– Process Flow Diagrams

(a) Define and describe each of the TWPs above clearly articulating their purpose. 2pts each

3. The Systems Context diagram is one of my favorite TWPs. It can quickly identify key actors and external systems that will interface with your designed solution and drive meaningful conversations with your stakeholders.

(a) Create a fictitious Systems Context diagram and label the middle component (the system your designing) “My Kewl Solution” or some such obvious identifier.  Make sure to include (at least) 3 external actors and (at least) 3 external systems.  10 pts

4. The text introduces Business Performance Management and implicit to that discussion are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

(a) Why are KPIs important in the context of enterprise architecture?  5 pts

(b) What TWPs are likely to reflect or be impacted by KPIs? 5 pts

5. The text introduces a set of Cloud Computing Capabilities (pg 87).

(a) Choose any five of the capabilities and describe each in your own words. 2 pts each

6. Operational Models can be further decomposed as Logical Operational Model (LOM) and Physical Operational Model (POM).

(a) Which of the two would be completed first and why? 5 pts

(b) Which of the two would help define a Bill of Materials (BOM) and why?  5 pts

7. The text introduces Service Qualities in the context of the TOGAF taxonomy.

(a) Pick any one of the four- Functional, Operational, Security Management, or Maintainability and create 5 fictitious requirements (Ref: table 6.1 as an example).  2 pts each

8. The text defines three service layers when describing Cloud Computing. (pg 206)

(a) Give one real world example of each service layer.  5pts

(b) Which Service Layer is most likely to be consumed via Public Cloud service and why? 5 pts

(Hint: All three service layers are often consumed via public cloud delivery.  You simply need to defend your answer)

9. Business Process Management is critical in virtually all IT endeavors.

(a) Create two sets of “as-is” and “to-be” process flows for fictitious processes.  This means a total of four diagrams.  5 pts per set

10. The innovative application of technology can disrupt entire industries.

(a) Give an example of how technology has impacted an entire industry and/or created an entirely new business model.  6 pts

(b) Identify the technologies leveraged 2 pts

(c) Identify the impact to the market 2 pts

Sections

1. (a) Define Enterprise Architecture in your own words.  5 pts

(b) The authors of the text titled the book as “The Art of…”.  Given that enterprise architecture relies on rigorous methodologies and models, why do you think enterprise architecture can be thought of as an “art”? 5 pts

2. We reviewed several TWPs thus far.  A subset of them are listed below-

– Business Goals

– System Context Diagram

– Current IT Environment

– Non-Functional Requirements

– Process Flow Diagrams

(a) Define and describe each of the TWPs above clearly articulating their purpose. 2pts each

3. The Systems Context diagram is one of my favorite TWPs. It can quickly identify key actors and external systems that will interface with your designed solution and drive meaningful conversations with your stakeholders.

(a) Create a fictitious Systems Context diagram and label the middle component (the system your designing) “My Kewl Solution” or some such obvious identifier.  Make sure to include (at least) 3 external actors and (at least) 3 external systems.  10 pts

4. The text introduces Business Performance Management and implicit to that discussion are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

(a) Why are KPIs important in the context of enterprise architecture?  5 pts

(b) What TWPs are likely to reflect or be impacted by KPIs? 5 pts

5. The text introduces a set of Cloud Computing Capabilities (pg 87).

(a) Choose any five of the capabilities and describe each in your own words. 2 pts each

6. Operational Models can be further decomposed as Logical Operational Model (LOM) and Physical Operational Model (POM).

(a) Which of the two would be completed first and why? 5 pts

(b) Which of the two would help define a Bill of Materials (BOM) and why?  5 pts

7. The text introduces Service Qualities in the context of the TOGAF taxonomy.

(a) Pick any one of the four- Functional, Operational, Security Management, or Maintainability and create 5 fictitious requirements (Ref: table 6.1 as an example).  2 pts each

8. The text defines three service layers when describing Cloud Computing. (pg 206)

(a) Give one real world example of each service layer.  5pts

(b) Which Service Layer is most likely to be consumed via Public Cloud service and why? 5 pts

(Hint: All three service layers are often consumed via public cloud delivery.  You simply need to defend your answer)

9. Business Process Management is critical in virtually all IT endeavors.

(a) Create two sets of “as-is” and “to-be” process flows for fictitious processes.  This means a total of four diagrams.  5 pts per set

10. The innovative application of technology can disrupt entire industries.

(a) Give an example of how technology has impacted an entire industry and/or created an entirely new business model.  6 pts

(b) Identify the technologies leveraged 2 pts

(c) Identify the impact to the market 2 pts

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