OGB-001 Sample Questions Answers

This answer is based on the definition of the enables relationship in the ArchiMate 3.1 Specification 1, 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.

This answer is based on the definition and purpose of value stream mapping as “a technique for modeling, measuring, and analyzing the flow of value from the provider to the consumer through a value stream” . Value stream mapping helps to assess an organization’s effectiveness at creating, capturing, and delivering value for different stakeholders, as it shows how value is generated and delivered by the organization’s processes, activities, resources, and capabilities. It also helps to identify the sources of waste, inefficiency, and variation in the value delivery process. The other options are not correct, as they are not benefits of value stream mapping.

This answer is based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Business Scenarios , which states that “The business and technology environment is a description of the current situation in terms of business processes (including business capabilities), people (including skills), information (including data), applications (including software), infrastructure (including hardware), and governance (including standards).” Business capabilities and value streams are modeled when identifying the business and technology environment, as they provide a high-level view of what the business does or can do, and how it delivers value to its stakeholders. The other options are not correct, as they are not parts of a business scenario where business capabilities and value streams are modeled.

This answer is based on the TOGAF Series Guide: Value Streams 2, 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 fromthe 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.

This answer is based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 - Business Scenarios , which states that “The Planning Step ensures that each iteration is managed as a mini-project. It involves defining the scope of work for each iteration; identifying the participants; scheduling the activities; allocating resources; defining deliverables; establishing quality criteria; and setting up communication channels.” The Planning Step is part of the development process of a business scenario, which consists of four steps: Planning, Gathering, Documenting, and Reviewing. The other options are not correct, as they are not steps that ensure that each iteration is managed as a mini-project.

This answer is based on the definition and components of a business capability as “an ability that a business possesses to achieve a specific outcome” . A business capability consists of four components: who, what, where, and how. Who refers to the roles or actors that perform or enable the capability. What refers to the functions or activities that constitute the capability. Where refers to the locations or channels where the capability is executed or delivered. How refers to the processes or methods that govern the capability. In the image provided by the user, A and C are examples of who and what components, respectively. Therefore, A and C are roles and information, which are two types of who and what components.