CIS-DF CSDM Fundamentals Practice Question
An organization is setting up its CSDM framework and has defined several Business Capabilities. How do Business Capabilities relate to Business Applications in the Design domain?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Business Applications realize Business Capabilities.
Business Capabilities represent what the business does, and Business Applications 'realize' those capabilities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Business Capabilities are mapped directly to Hardware CIs.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Capabilities map to applications, not directly to hardware.
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Business Capabilities are children of Application Services.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Capabilities sit in the Design portfolio tier above Application Services.
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Business Capabilities replace the need for Business Applications entirely.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. They serve distinct architectural purposes.
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Business Applications realize Business Capabilities.
Why this is correct
Correct. Applications provide the technological realization of business capabilities.
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