TOGAF 9 Foundation (Level 1) — Question 63

In TOGAF, what is the difference between an artifact and a deliverable?

Answer options

• A. An artifact contains one or more deliverables
• B. Artifacts and deliverables are synonymous; there is no difference between them
• C. Deliverables are prepared by the Project Manager, whereas artifacts are defined by the Architect
• D. Deliverables are reusable, whereas artifacts are unique to a given architecture project
• E. Deliverables are specified as contractual outputs from a project, whereas artifacts are not

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer, E, accurately describes that deliverables are often contractual outputs from a project, which is not the case for artifacts. Option A is incorrect because artifacts do not necessarily contain deliverables; option B is wrong as they have distinct meanings; option C mistakenly assigns responsibility for deliverables and artifacts, and option D inaccurately categorizes the reusability of deliverables and uniqueness of artifacts.