This chapter described how an EA framework is one of the foundational elements of an EA program and implementation methodology. The EA framework establishes the scope of the EA documentation effort and relates the areas of the architecture together. EA frameworks were first developed in the $1980$s and have evolved in the public and private sectors$,$ as well as internationally to provide support for particular approaches to EA$.$ The EA$6$ Framework was described in detail, as part of an overall EA methodology. Chapters $6$ and $7$ provide information on how to develop current and future views of EA documentation using this framework.

$1.$ Why does an EA implementation methodology begin with the selection of an EA framework?

$2.$ What are some of the basic characteristics of an EA framework?

$3.$ Why are hierarchical levels of an EA framework helpful in documenting an enterprise?

$4.$ Why is it necessary to show current and future views of EA documentation?

$5.$ How does the Spewak Enterprise Architecture Planning approach relate to the Zachman EA framework?