TOGAF 9 Foundation (Level 1) — Question 6

Which one of the following statements about viewpoints is correct?

Answer options

• A. A viewpoint is always specific to an architecture
• B. A viewpoint is used to create views in Phases E and F
• C. A viewpoint is used as a template to create a view
• D. A viewpoint is what a stakeholder sees

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because a viewpoint serves as a template that guides the creation of views, allowing for tailored representations of the architecture. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not fully define the purpose of a viewpoint, and option D is misleading since a viewpoint itself is not what stakeholders see; rather, views derived from viewpoints are what stakeholders interact with.