TOGAF 9 Foundation (Level 1) — Question 169

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of enterprise architecture?

Answer options

• A. To allow an enterprise to exploit the latest trends in technology
• B. To enable the CIO to take effective control of the business units across an enterprise
• C. To ensure compliance in an enterprise to corporate auditing standards
• D. To optimise an enterprise into an environment that is responsive to business needs
• E. To provide a set of standards that all actors must adhere to within an enterprise

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights the aim of enterprise architecture to make an organization more agile in responding to business demands. Options A, B, C, and E, while relevant, do not capture the overarching purpose of enterprise architecture, which is centered around optimizing the organization for business responsiveness.