The scenario describes duplicate functionality (manually duplicated processes), which is a classic violation of the TOGAF principle of ‘Common Use Applications’ or ‘Buy vs. Build,’ which advocates for reusing solutions across the enterprise. The primary benefit of applying this principle is the reduction of costs associated with procurement, development, maintenance, and support, while also promoting consistency.

Within a single ADM cycle (e.g., for the Customer Management capability), after defining a Target Architecture (Phase C: Information Systems Architectures for Applications), the next step in the sequence is Phase D: Technology Architecture. However, the question asks for the next step to ensure the application components support business services and data *before* moving to technology. This is Phase C’s own internal step: conducting a gap analysis between the Baseline and Target states for the Application Architecture. This identifies what needs to be done to move from the current to the future state for applications.

This statement imposes a specific condition or limitation on the design of the architecture. It doesn’t describe what the system must do (functional), nor how well it must do it (non-functional, like performance). It is a business-imposed ‘Constraint’ that shapes and bounds the architectural solutions that can be considered, specifically around modularity and interoperability.

While a PMO governs projects (temporary endeavors), Architecture Governance is a practice focused on the lifecycle management of the architecture assets themselves. Its primary focus is implementing controls and processes to ensure that architectures align with strategy, meet stakeholder needs, and comply with standards, thereby managing the broader landscape beyond individual project delivery.

The Architecture Compliance Review is the formal TOGAF process used to assess the compliance of a project or change initiative with the defined enterprise architecture. In Phase H, this review is the key mechanism for evaluating the impact of change requests, ensuring they align with the architecture vision, principles, and standards before approval.

In the TOGAF metamodel, a ‘Goal’ represents a high-level statement of intent, direction, or desired end-state for the business. It is strategic and often qualitative. ‘Increase market share’ is a classic strategic goal. ‘Objectives’ are more specific, quantifiable, and time-targeted (e.g., ‘Acquire 50,000 new customers in Germany by Q4’), which would support this goal.

Security is a cross-cutting concern, but the definition of specific technology-level security services (e.g., IAM platforms, encryption gateways, SIEM systems) falls within the purview of Phase D: Technology Architecture. This phase defines the logical software and hardware capabilities that will support the application and data components defined in Phase C.

The Enterprise Continuum is a model for structuring a virtual repository of architecture assets. Its primary practical value is that it allows architects to classify, store, and most importantly, *find and re-use* existing architectural artifacts (models, patterns, solutions) from both within the organization (Architecture Continuum) and the industry (Solutions Continuum), speeding up development and improving consistency.

The Solution Concept Diagram is a high-level, often informal, diagram created in Phase A. Its main purpose is communication—to visually summarize how the proposed solution will address the business requirements and stakeholder concerns. It bridges the gap between business problems and technical solutions, helping to secure stakeholder understanding and buy-in for the architecture work.

The scenario describes duplicate functionality (manually duplicated processes), which is a classic violation of the TOGAF principle of ‘Common Use Applications’ or ‘Buy vs. Build,’ which advocates for reusing solutions across the enterprise. The primary benefit of applying this principle is the reduction of costs associated with procurement, development, maintenance, and support, while also promoting consistency.0