Multiple choice technology architecture

When completing the Applications Architecture, if the impact analysis reveals a significant change is needed to the business architecture, what may be warranted?

  1. Revisiting the business architecture phase

  2. Adjust the technology architecture to align the application architecture with the business architecture.

  3. Requesting a formal checkpoint review with the sponsors.

  4. Conduct a trade off analysis to resolve the conflict.

  5. Seek a temporary dispensation from the architecture governance board.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In TOGAF's ADM, architecture phases are iterative. If application architecture work reveals significant business architecture gaps or changes, the correct practice is to revisit and refine the business architecture phase rather than force alignment through technology adjustments or workarounds. This ensures business-IT alignment. Options B, C, D, and E represent workarounds or governance circumventions that don't address the root architectural misalignment.

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