TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 — Question 235

Which of the following best describes a purpose of the Gap Analysis technique?

Answer options

• A. To catch errors in a project architecture early
• B. To guide decision making throughout the enterprise
• C. To help identify and understand business requirements
• D. To highlight shortfalls between the baseline and target architectures
• E. To mitigate risk when implementing an architecture project

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Gap Analysis specifically focuses on identifying the differences between the current (baseline) architecture and the desired (target) architecture. Options A, B, C, and E describe other aspects of project management and decision-making but do not capture the primary aim of Gap Analysis.