Learn to navigate the Standard.
A candidate who passed the combined exam called navigating the Standard the most critical skill for Part 2, and recommends learning each phase's inputs and outputs to recognize which phase a scenario is in.
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner (OGEA-103) Exam Guide
Validates the ability to apply the TOGAF Standard and its Architecture Development Method to enterprise architecture scenarios.
Part 1 tests TOGAF concepts and terms; Part 2 tests whether you can choose the best course of action in an architecture scenario using the TOGAF Standard. Learn the Foundation material first, then practise reading scenarios and finding the relevant section of the Standard quickly.
Understand the exam
Syllabus
Part 1 covers the Foundation syllabus, and Part 2 scenarios can span several Level 2 areas listed under it.
Part 1TOGAF concepts and the ADM
- Concepts (8 questions)
- Introduction to the ADM (14 questions)
- Introduction to the ADM techniques (6 questions)
- Introduction to applying the ADM (4 questions)
- Introduction to architecture governance (3 questions)
- Architecture content (5 questions)
Example scenario: Which ADM phase produces the Statement of Architecture Work, and who approves it?
Part 2Applying the TOGAF Standard in scenarios
- The context for enterprise architecture
- Stakeholder management
- Phase A: the starting point
- Architecture development (Phases B, C, D)
- Implementing the architecture (Phases E, F, G)
- Architecture change management (Phase H)
- Requirements management
- Supporting the ADM work
Example scenario: A new CIO asks for a cloud migration plan, but the business units were never consulted. What should the architect do before defining the target?
OGEA-102 exam plan · TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition
Format
- Questions
- 40 + 8 scenarios
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Passing score
- 60% per part
- Delivery
- Test centre or online
- Languages
- English, Chinese (Simplified), French
Question types
Part 1 questions have a single correct answer, worth one point.
CertUp example
Which ADM phase develops the target business architecture?
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Phase B: Business Architecture. It describes the baseline and target business architecture and the gap between them. Phases E to H plan and govern delivery.
Part 2 gives a short real-world scenario and four answers; you choose one, and answers score 5, 3, 1 or 0 points from best to worst.
CertUp example
A new CIO wants a cloud migration plan started at once, but business unit leaders have not been consulted. Which action should the architect take first?
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Meet the business unit leaders first. It scores the full 5 points because identifying stakeholders and their concerns comes before scope and target. Starting with the CIO's priorities alone is weaker and scores less.
Eligibility and booking
The combined exam has no prerequisite. Part 2 alone needs TOGAF Foundation. Sign in to your Open Group account, choose the exam and delivery mode, and pay Pearson VUE or use a voucher.
Make a study plan
This plan covers both parts for the combined exam. If you already hold Foundation, skip the Part 1 tasks and budget about 20 hours for Part 2.
Most candidates spend 40–70 hours. Plan for the low end if you already hold Foundation or work with the ADM; add time if you are new to enterprise architecture and take both parts together.
- 1Understand the examRead the syllabus and format, check you’re eligible and pick a target date.3 h
- 3Learn the core conceptsWork through one main course or book, topic by topic.29 h
- 4Practice with mock examsTake timed practice tests and review every mistake.15 h
- 5Prepare for exam dayBook the exam and check the ID and delivery rules.3 h
Learn the core concepts
The Practitioner study guide covers the Level 2 outcomes. For Part 1, use the Foundation study guide or the Standard.
Best official guideTOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner Study Guide
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Take the official practice tests under time with the Standard open. For each Part 2 scenario, check which phase you are in and which answer best serves the stakeholders.
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 2 Practice TestTOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Practice TestEA TOGAF 10 Foundation & Practitioner practice testsAre you ready?
- You can name the ADM phase a scenario describes and its main inputs and outputs.
- You can find the relevant section of the Standard within a couple of minutes.
- You score well above 24 of 40 on both official practice tests under time.
Prepare for exam day
Pearson VUE delivers the exam at a test centre or online through OnVUE.
Before travelling to the test centre
Before testing from home
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.
- Bring two forms of valid ID, one with a photo.
- Lockers are provided for your belongings.
- Booking Part 1 and Part 2 back to back at the same centre also works for the Part 2 prerequisite.
- Run the OnVUE system test about 24 hours before your appointment.
- Use a quiet, private room with no prohibited items.
- Have valid photo ID ready and log in 30 minutes early.
- OnVUE does not allow two consecutive exam sessions, so if you need both parts online, book the combined exam.
- Part 2 is open book only through the built-in Reference button. You cannot bring your own copy.
- In the combined exam you must pass each part. If you fail one, you retake only that part.
- Reschedule at least 48 hours ahead through your Pearson VUE account.
- You may see a preliminary score on screen. The official result and digital certificate are emailed within a few business days.
Advice from exam takers
Rank the answers, do not just spot a correct one.
After a candidate failed Part 2 with 55%, replies advised judging how correct each answer is, and thinking like an ideal enterprise architect who puts stakeholders and enterprise-wide goals first. Another candidate noticed the practice test always favoured the stakeholder-first answer.
Expect long answers and little practice material.
Candidates note that each Part 2 answer option is long, and that beyond the official practice test there is little Part 2 material. One found Part 1 straightforward and Part 2 tricky.