TOGAF 9 Foundation (Level 1) — Question 226

Which of the following best describes a purpose of the Gap Analysis technique?

Answer options

• A. To catch errors in a project architecture early
• B. To guide decision making throughout the enterprise
• C. To help identify and understand business requirements
• D. To highlight shortfalls between the baseline and target architectures
• E. To mitigate risk when implementing an architecture project

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as Gap Analysis specifically focuses on identifying the discrepancies between current and desired states in architecture. Options A, B, C, and E do not accurately reflect the main purpose of Gap Analysis, which is to pinpoint these gaps rather than to catch errors, guide decisions, understand requirements, or mitigate risk.