Solution Architecture Process Flashcards
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Which artifact produced during solution architecture serves as the primary contract between the architect and stakeholders for scope agreement?
Answer: Statement of Architecture Work
The Statement of Architecture Work defines the scope, approach, and resources for the architecture project, serving as the formal agreement between architect and sponsor.
When applying the ADM, what is the primary purpose of the Architecture Vision phase?
Answer: To create a high-level aspirational view of the end-state solution
Architecture Vision establishes a high-level, aspirational picture of the desired future state to gain stakeholder buy-in before detailed work begins.
A solution architect is faced with conflicting requirements from two business units. What is the recommended first step?
Answer: Facilitate a structured trade-off analysis session with both stakeholders
Facilitating a structured trade-off analysis brings stakeholders together to collaboratively evaluate options and reach consensus rather than imposing a unilateral decision.
Which concept in solution architecture describes the degree to which a system's components can be separated and recombined?
Answer: Modularity
Modularity refers to the design principle of separating a system into discrete, interchangeable components that can be recombined, improving flexibility and maintainability.
In architecture governance, what is the purpose of an Architecture Compliance Review?
Answer: To verify that implementation projects conform to approved architecture
An Architecture Compliance Review assesses whether an implementation project is being built in accordance with the approved architecture and identifies any deviations.
Which technique is most appropriate for documenting how a solution will handle both normal and exceptional operational scenarios?
Answer: Use Case Analysis
Use Case Analysis captures both primary (normal) and alternate/exception flows, making it ideal for documenting how a system responds to varied operational scenarios.
When sizing a solution's capacity, a CMA practitioner should baseline requirements against which metric type to ensure scalability targets are realistic?
Answer: Peak load at the 95th or 99th percentile
Capacity planning for scalability should be based on peak load at high percentiles (95th or 99th) to ensure the solution handles worst-case demand without degradation.