TOGAF 9 Certified (Level 2) — Question 53
SureFlight Air Carrier has received approval for the acquisition of a regional carrier.
To integrate the new acquisition, a TOGAF based enterprise architecture program has been initiated. The CIO sponsors the activity supported by the Chief
Architect.
In Phase A within the initial iteration the CIO wants to ensure that the architecture activities are recognized among the various stakeholders of the enterprise.
You are a consultant supporting the Chief Architect that should explain how to identify and engage the stakeholders at this stage of the program.
Identify the best answer accordingly to the TOGAF 9 guidelines.
Choose one of the following answers
Answer options
- A. Using the business scenarios technique you would identify supporting and not supporting stakeholders. Then you would list the set of viewpoints that are addressing the stakeholder concerns and share these with them.
- B. You first priority is to communicate with the regional carrier stakeholders developing a Communications Plan to share main features and discuss opportunities with them.
- C. You conduct a pilot proof of concept during Phase A to demonstrate the technical feasibility to the stakeholders explaining the approach available from your preferred suppliers.
- D. You identify all the main stakeholders on both the acquired carrier and the rest of the enterprise. Using a stakeholder map, you classify and record their power in relation to this activity. You then focus on implementing the relevant viewpoints that can address the concerns of every main stakeholder identified in the stakeholders map.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D because it emphasizes the importance of identifying and classifying stakeholders using a stakeholder map, which aligns with TOGAF guidelines for engaging stakeholders effectively. Options A, B, and C do not adequately address the comprehensive identification and classification of stakeholders or fail to focus on the relevant viewpoints necessary for engagement.