TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation — Question 21

Which statement best describes iteration and the ADM?

Answer options

• A. The ADM is iterative within the first cycle, and then between phases.
• B. The ADM is sequential. Iteration is applied within phases.
• C. The level of detail is defined once and applies to all iterations.
• D. The ADM is iterative, over the whole process, between phases, and within phases.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, accurately reflects that the ADM is designed to be iterative throughout the entire process, allowing for flexibility both between and within phases. Option A incorrectly limits iteration to just the first cycle and between phases, while B suggests a strictly sequential process, and C implies a static level of detail that does not adapt through iterations.