# OGEA-101 — Question 603

**Type:** multiple_choice
**Topics:** topic_1

## Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Gap Analysis technique?

## Correct Answer

_See scenario._

## Explanation

Selected Answer: D
https://pubs.opengroup.org/togaf-standard/adm-techniques/chap05.html
The technique known as gap analysis is widely used in the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) to validate an architecture that is being developed. The basic premise is to highlight a shortfall between the Baseline Architecture and the Target Architecture; that is, items that have been deliberately omitted, accidentally left out, or not yet defined.

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