TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 — Question 153

Which of the following statements best describes risk management in the ADM?

Answer options

• A. Risk analysis is best conducted in the Architecture Vision phase so that the risk is eliminated in subsequent phases
• B. Risk analysis should be carried out first in the Migration Planning phase
• C. Risk analysis is outside the scope of enterprise architecture projects
• D. Risk is pervasive in all enterprise architecture activity and should be managed in all phases of the ADM
• E. The only risks that are within the scope of enterprise architecture are technological risks

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes that risk is an integral component of all enterprise architecture activities and must be managed throughout each phase of the ADM. Options A and B incorrectly suggest limiting risk analysis to specific phases, while C dismisses the importance of risk in enterprise architecture, and E wrongly confines the scope to technological risks only.