FC-ACD Sample Questions & Answers
Core architecture fundamentals and frameworks carry the biggest share, ahead of solution architecture, then six equally weighted domains covering business, applications, data, infrastructure, software and security architecture and what each one produces.
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- Question 1Intermediate
Fundamentals of Architecture · Standards and frameworks in architecture
When establishing working practices for a newly formed architecture team, the director insists on adopting specific tools that promote organisational principles, drive competency, and ensure ethical practices. Which category of standards is the director mandating?
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Correct answer: C
Professional standards (such as the BCS Code of Conduct or SFIA+) promote organisational principles and drive competency and ethical practices. Technical standards ensure legal and industry compliance, while architecture frameworks encourage the reuse of industry knowledge.
- Question 2IntermediateSelect 2
Fundamentals of Architecture · Specific frameworks and standards
An enterprise architecture team is reviewing several international standards to ensure their documentation and environmental impact processes are fully compliant. Which TWO of the following are categorised as technical standards under the BCS syllabus? (Select TWO)
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Correct answers: B, D
ISO 42010 (Architecture description) is a technical standard. TOGAF is an architecture framework. DDaT is a professional capability framework. ISO 14000 series (Environmental management) is also a technical standard.
ISO 14000 series (Environmental management) is a technical standard. TOGAF is an architecture framework. DDaT is a professional capability framework. ISO 42010 (Architecture description) is also a technical standard.
- Question 3Advanced
Fundamentals of Architecture · Gap analysis
A multinational retail bank is executing a major digital transformation. The architecture team has documented the existing legacy infrastructure and the desired cloud-native state. They are currently identifying the scale and scope of the required changes to move between these two states.
Due to the complexity of the banking systems, the migration cannot happen simultaneously. The architects have proposed three distinct transitional stages over an 18-month period to ensure business continuity.
Based on the BCS syllabus, what architectural method is the team primarily performing to define the scope of change and structure these transitional stages?
flowchart LR A[Baseline State] --> B[Transitional Stage 1] B --> C[Transitional Stage 2] C --> D[Transitional Stage 3] D --> E[Target State] A -.->|Scale and Scope of Change| EShow answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Gap analysis is the tool used to identify differences between two states (the 'as-is' baseline and the 'to-be' target). This comparison identifies the scale and scope of required change. The process of transitioning may be undertaken in multiple transitional stages, as depicted in the scenario.
- Question 4Beginner
Fundamentals of Architecture · Governance, risk management and compliance
The chief architect is reviewing a document that defines the coordinated activities used to direct and control an organisation with regard to potential threats. According to the ISO 31000 standard referenced in the syllabus, what concept does this describe?
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Correct answer: C
ISO 31000 defines Risk management as 'Coordinated activities to direct and control an organisation with regard to risk.' Governance refers to controlling activity and decision-making, while compliance is the state of being in accordance with established guidelines.
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