The Open Group OGA-032 ArchiMate® 3 Part 2 Exam Exam Practice Test

In this scenario, the task is to model theend-to-end technology processesatArchiCar, showing how raw materials (finished steel) are processed through the company's manufacturing, transportation, and distribution system, ultimately resulting in fully assembled cars ready for delivery.

Key ArchiMate® 3.2 Concepts Applied:

Business Processes:

Steel Making:ArchiMetal manufactures finished steel, a key raw material for ArchiCar's production.

Transportation:The finished steel is transported byrailfrom theArchiMetal steel plantto ArchiCar's warehouse.

Storage:Thefinished steelis stored in theArchiCar Warehouseuntil it is required for the assembly process.

Car Assembly:Theconveyor beltmoves the steel from the warehouse to theassembly plant, where cars are assembled on automated lines.

Transportation (Specialized Trucks):Once assembled, the cars are transported to adistribution centerusingspecialized trucks.

Storage (Distribution Center):The finished cars are stored in the distribution center, awaiting delivery to customers.

Application and Technology Components:

Conveyor Belt:The transfer of finished steel between the warehouse and assemblyplant is automated via the conveyor belt.

Rail Transport and Specialized Trucks:Rail transport handles the movement of steel, and specialized trucks are used for car transportation to the distribution center.

End-to-End Flow:

The model needs to clearly depict the fullprocess flowfrom the production of steel, through its transportation and storage, to the automated assembly of luxury cars and their eventual transportation to the distribution center.

The relationships between processes (e.g.,steel making,transportation,car assembly, andstorage) must be clear and follow the logical flow of operations.

Why Option D is Correct:

Option Dprovides a clear and accurate representation of theend-to-end processas described in the scenario.

It begins with thesteel-making processat theArchiMetal steel plantand follows through with the transportation of thefinished steelto thewarehousebyrail transport.

The process of moving steel via theconveyor beltfrom the warehouse to theassembly plantfor car manufacturing is clearly depicted.

Once cars are assembled, they are transported to thedistribution centerusingspecialized trucksand are then stored until delivery, completing theend-to-end flow.

The relationships between processes and supporting components (e.g., conveyor belt, transportation methods) are clearly illustrated, following ArchiMate® standards.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option Ais incorrect because it misses some key elements of the process. It does not fully clarify the role of thewarehouseor how the finished steel is transported between locations.

Option Bmisrepresents the process flow, particularly the storage and assembly process. The connection between steel production and car assembly is not as clearly illustrated.

Option Calso lacks clarity in how the finished steel is moved from the warehouse to the assembly plant, and it does not accurately capture the flow of transportation and storage after car assembly.

Conclusion:

Option Dis the best answer because it provides the most complete and clear description of theend-to-end technology processesat ArchiCar, from raw materials (finished steel) to assembled luxury cars ready for delivery. It aligns well with the scenario and adheres to ArchiMate® 3.2 modeling standards, showing all necessary relationships between business processes and supporting components.

We need to identify the most accurate and complete model that represents:

Infrastructure Components– Includingdata centers, servers, storage arrays, and networks.

Failover Capabilities– Showing thestandby server's rolein monitoring and switching functionality upon failure.

Redundant Setup– Ensuring therepresentation of both data centers (Site A and Site B), with Site B showing only networking.

Interconnectivity– Betweenservers, DCN, and WAN.

Why D is the Best Choice:

✔All required infrastructure components are included, such as:

Physical servers(Document, Workflow, and Application Servers).

Standby Serverfor failover.

Claim Management Storage Array.

DCN (Data Center Network)forSite A and Site B.

ArchiSurance WANfor external connectivity.

✔The Standby Server is correctly linked to logging, monitoring, and reporting, showing its role in monitoring and failover.

✔Networking is modeled properly:

Both Site A and Site B have a DCN, correctly interconnecting storage and servers.

Site B does not duplicate servers but represents networking, as per the scenario.

✔Functionality of Failover is Modeled Accurately:

Monitoring and reporting services are depicted.

Manual intervention by a system administratoris present.

Why Not A, B, or C?

A:Does not fully capture thenetwork and storage relationshipsclearly.

B:Similar to A butmisses some essential network connections.

C:Incorrectfailover representation, andnetworking elements are not clearly depicted.

This question focuses on modeling the implementation plan for the data center transformation atArchiSurance. The goal is to represent how the different phases of the project contribute to achieving the three stable states, orplateaus, while illustrating the deliverables connected to these plateaus and the physical elements involved.

Key ArchiMate® 3.2 Concepts Applied:

Plateaus:Plateaus representintermediate stable stateswithin an architecture transformation, showing the condition of the architecture at specific moments in time. In this scenario, the plateaus correspond to the stable data center configurations at different phases:

Plateau 1:Only the old data center is in use.

Plateau 2:Both the old and new data centers are in use simultaneously.

Plateau 3:Only the new data center is in use, and the old data center is fully decommissioned.

Physical Elements:These refer to thedata centers,hardware,software, andnetworksthat make up the infrastructure being migrated. These should be clearly depicted in connection with each phase of the transformation program.

Deliverables and Phases:Each phase of the transformation process includes specific deliverables, such as:

Procurement of new hardware and software.

Setting up and testing the new data centers.

Transitioning between the old and new data centers.

Dismantling the old data centerand returning its hardware for refunds.

Work Packages and Dependencies:Work packages represent activities or tasks in ArchiMate® and are connected to the plateaus. These must be modeled with proper sequencing, showing how each phase contributes to reaching the next stable state.

Why Option A is Correct:

Option Aaccurately represents the three plateaus (stable states) and clearly illustrates the deliverables (e.g., the new data center, tested hardware and software, and dismantled old data center) in relation to each phase of the transformation.

The connections between the physical elements (such as the centralized data center, distributed data center, and backup data center) are properly displayed and aligned with the described multi-phase process.

The phases are laid out logically, showing how each phase (e.g., procurement, testing, transition) leads to the next stable state (plateau), following the principles of aplateauandwork packagetransformation in ArchiMate®.

Theflow of deliverablesfrom one plateau to the next is consistent with the need for dependencies (e.g., the new data center cannot be fully active until the hardware and software have been tested in parallel).

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option BandOption Ddo not show the relationships between the phases and the stable states as clearly asOption A. They lack some critical connections or do not accurately represent the progression between plateaus and the physical infrastructure.

Option Cis closer but misses important sequencing in how the work packages (activities) and plateaus interact, leading to an incomplete representation of the transformation.

Conclusion:

Option A provides the most complete and accurate description based on ArchiMate® 3.2 modeling principles. It correctly demonstrates how each phase of the data center transformation contributes to achieving the stable states (plateaus) and ensures that the physical elements, work packages, and deliverables are properly aligned.