TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 — Question 117

According to TOGAF, which of the following best describes the purpose of a Compliance Assessment?

Answer options

• A. To ensure that architecture information is communicated to the right stakeholders at the right time
• B. To govern the architecture throughout its implementation process
• C. To provide a high-level view of the end architecture product
• D. To show progression of change from the Baseline Architecture to the Target Architecture

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a Compliance Assessment is primarily focused on governing the architecture during its implementation process to ensure adherence to standards and requirements. Options A, C, and D, while relevant to architecture, do not specifically pertain to the governance aspect that defines the Compliance Assessment's purpose.