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Architecture Description	Page	Architects are expected to be familiar with different Architecture Description Languages (ADLs) and to be capable of determining when specific elements of an...
Decomposition and Reuse	Page	Understanding how and when to decompose a system is an important design skill as it can have a significant impact on the cost of building and maintaining a s...
Design Analysis and Testing	Page	Has participated in design analysis
Design Methodologies and Processes	Page	Design is a critical part of the process of architecture, and yet in much architecture the design process is not reflected in the final delivered architecture.
Design Patterns and Styles	Page	Design patterns have become increasingly important as architecture and component-driven development emerge.
Requirements Modeling	Page	Requirements modeling is carried out after the requirements and constraints for an area have been captured and analysed, it is an important activity to ensur...
The Whole Systems Design	Page	As an architect, taking a whole systems design approach means you must understand the entire IT environment, including the people, infrastructure, developmen...
Traceability Throughout the Lifecycle	Page	Traceability is used to track the relationship between each unique product-level requirement and its source.
Views & Viewpoints	Page	IT architects must have the ability to clearly understand the concepts of views, viewpoints, and perspectives, to understand the differences between them and...