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Question 4: Tables in the Design Domain
Which table is included in the CSDM “Design” domain?
- A:Business Application
- B:Technical Service Offering
- C:Software Instance
- D:Location
【Correct Answer】 A. Business Application
【Detailed Explanation】
Why A is the correct answer (Business Application):
In the CSDM 5.0 lifecycle model, the DESIGN phase is the stage for defining “logical blueprints.” Business Application is the table (cmdb_ci_business_app) that manages the capabilities and strategic definitions of applications (e.g., “SAP” or “Payroll System”), regardless of specific physical servers or locations. In this phase, Solution Architects and Enterprise Architects lead the process of “designing” how business needs will be realized as systems, making the Business Application the core component.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- B (Technical Service Offering): This belongs to the BUILD & RUN phase. It defines specific criteria for the technical operational support provided by IT teams (e.g., “Database Backup”).
- C (Software Instance): This represents the physical software actually installed on a server in the BUILD & RUN phase. It is a “result” of deployment, not a design blueprint.
- D (Location): This belongs to the FOUNDATION domain. It is “common master” data referenced by all phases, not just the Design domain.
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