Demonstrate the Ability to Handle Unexpected Roadblocks and Determine the Appropriate Next Steps. TECHNICAL-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A technical architect implements a contingency plan to use a third-party data migration tool to meet a deadline. After the first migration run, the architect discovers that the tool is not handling certain data transformations correctly, causing data loss. The architect has a limited time to fix the issue before the next run. What should the architect do?

   • AContinue with the migration and manually fix the data loss after the run.
   • BPause the migration, analyze the data loss, and adjust the tool's configuration or use a different tool.
   • CAbandon the tool and revert to the original manual migration process, even if it is slower.
   • DEscalate the issue to the tool vendor and wait for their support team to resolve it.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   A technical architect discovers a roadblock that affects the integration between Salesforce and a legacy system. The architect has already tried to resolve it with the integration team but the issue persists. What is the most appropriate next step in terms of escalation?

   • AEscalate to the technical lead or solution architect for the integration
   • BEscalate to the business stakeholders to decide on the integration approach
   • CEscalate to the vendor support team for the legacy system
   • DEscalate to the project manager to coordinate a resolution
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4. 8foundation · easy

   A roadblock occurs because a key Salesforce developer is unexpectedly unavailable for two weeks. What is the most appropriate contingency plan to keep the project on track?

   • AWait for the developer to return and adjust the project schedule
   • BReduce the project scope to avoid the developer's tasks
   • CReassign the developer's tasks to other team members with the necessary skills
   • DAsk the developer to work remotely during their absence
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5. 9foundation · easy

   A technical architect needs to communicate a roadblock to a mixed audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders. What is the most effective way to structure the communication?

   • AStart with the business impact and then provide technical details for those who need them
   • BStart with the technical details and then summarize the business impact
   • CProvide only the technical details and let the stakeholders ask questions
   • DProvide only the business impact and avoid technical details entirely
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6. 10foundation · easy

   A key business stakeholder unexpectedly changes the priority of a major workstream, requiring the architecture team to re-sequence deliverables. Which category of roadblock does this represent?

   • AA resource roadblock caused by a lack of skilled personnel
   • BA process roadblock caused by a change in stakeholder requirements
   • CA communication roadblock caused by a misunderstanding of the architecture
   • DA technical roadblock caused by a system limitation
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