TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 — Question 49

According to TOGAF, which of the following best describes the purpose of the Architecture Definition Document?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, indicates that the Architecture Definition Document serves as a container for all artifacts generated during a project, fulfilling its role as a deliverable. The other options describe different functions that are not the primary purpose of this document, such as communication (B), governance (C), high-level overview (D), or illustrating change (E).