Information Technology Reference
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table 12
.3
reality Check Framework
Guide
Guide
Description
IA
2
 Example
Who
Who uses X?
Who uses IA
2
? IA architect? Business
planner? Enterprise architect? Other?
What
What parts of X are necessary?
Sufficient?
What parts of IA
2
are necessary for the
task at hand? What parts of IA
2
are
sufficient?
Why
Why use X?
Why use IA
2
?
When
When should X be used?
When should IA
2
be applied?
Where
Where is X applicable?
Where in the enterprise does IA
2
apply?
How
How should X be used?
How does someone use IA
2
?
guidelines, procedures, workflows, services, and much more. Table 12.3 provides a
guideline and examples with respect to IA
2
.
The reality check assists to validate that the approach, solution, or artifact is prac-
tical for the intended purpose. Using the RCF early and often in the architecture,
engineering, or development process provides clues to the need for corrective action.
12.16
Summary
The frameworks so far include:
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Work breakdown structure (WBS) framework
Enterprise Context Framework (ECF)
Enterprise perspective of IA (EPIA) framework
Innovation framework
Enterprise architecture (EA) framework
Return on investment (ROI) framework
Awareness, training, and education (ATE) framework
Systems engineering (SE) framework
Enterprise life cycle management (ELCM) framework
Security framework
Risk management framework
Security management program (SMP) framework
Security standards framework
Security awareness, training, and education (SATE) framework
Reality Check Framework (RCF)
