CPSA-F Architect Practice Questions

A new requirement emerges for an existing system. How should the software architect proceed?

• AA. Update the architecture directly
• BB. Conduct an impact analysis
• CC. Rewrite the entire system
• DD. Ignore it for now

During a project crisis, the architect must convince stakeholders to extend the timeline. What should he emphasize?

• AA. Immediate release of features
• BB. Quality of deliverables
• CC. Cost-cutting measures
• DD. Availability of resources

What best describes the role of a software architect in an Agile team?

• AA. Project manager
• BB. Dominating decision-maker
• CC. Visionary
• DD. Documentation specialist

When communicating with stakeholders, what should the architect focus on?

• AA. Business value
• BB. Technical jargon
• CC. Architectural components
• DD. Detailed code solutions

A software architect discovers a significant security risk in the design. What action should be taken?

• AA. Update the deployment immediately
• BB. Wait for the next review meeting
• CC. Document the risk and move on
• DD. Inform the team and design mitigation

The performance of a software application has degraded over time. What step should the architect take first?

• AA. Upgrade the hardware
• BB. Ignore the issue
• CC. Conduct a performance analysis
• DD. Rebuild the application from scratch