Chapter 1. What is Architecture?

1.1 Understanding Architecture

1.2 Role of the Architect

1.3 Service-level Requirements

Each chapter in this book follows the same basic structure. The chapter starts with a listing of the exam objectives that are described in the chapter. This is followed by either an “Introduction” section or a “Prerequisite Review” section, which identifies any assumed knowledge for the chapter. A “Discussion” section, which describes the topics in the chapter with a focus on the objectives is next. This is followed by “Essential Points,” which is a summary of the key ideas in the chapter. Finally the “Review Your Progress” section focuses on questions that might appear on the exam.

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