TOGAF9 Combined Part 1 & Part 2 Exam FAQs
How many questions will be there in the TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 exam?
The exam will be consisting of 40 questions that will be of type multiple choice.
What is the time duration for the TOGAF9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 exam?
Candidates have to complete the exam in 60 minutes.
Is there any passing score for the TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 exam?
To pass the exam candidates have to score a minimum of 24/40 (60%).
How much does the TOGAF9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 exam cost?
The exam will cost you $360 USD.
How to schedule the exam?
Candidates who want to apply for the exam first have to create an account for The Open Group website and use it to register to take an exam with Pearson VUE. Or those who are already registered can log in to the Pearson VUE system using your account credentials. However, password resets can take up to 30 minutes to synchronize across systems.
Then, candidates have to log in to Pearson VUE from this page to initiate the process that includes exam registration, taking an online exam, locating a test center, viewing existing registrations, rescheduling, accessing score reports, downloading payment receipts, etc. Also, it is necessary that you should have an account for The Open Group websites to register for an exam with Pearson VUE, even if you wish to register by phone or at a test center.
What are the important areas in the TOGAF9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2 exam?
- The basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF standard
- The core concepts of the TOGAF 9 standard
- The key terminology of the TOGAF 9 standard
- The ADM cycle and the objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and scope the ADM
- The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its purpose and constituent parts
- How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of Enterprise Architecture
- The ADM guidelines and techniques
- How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle
- The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders
- The concept of building blocks
- The key deliverables of the ADM cycle
- The TOGAF reference models
- The TOGAF certification program
- Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of How to apply the ADM phases in the development of an Enterprise Architecture
- How to apply Architecture Governance in the development of an Enterprise Architecture
- How to apply the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework
- How to apply the concept of Building Blocks
- How to apply the Stakeholder Management Technique
- How to apply the TOGAF Content Metamodel
- How to apply the TOGAF standard recommended techniques when developing an Enterprise Architecture
- The TOGAF Technical Reference Model and how to customize it to meet an organization’s needs
- The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
- The content of the key deliverables of the ADM cycle
- How an Enterprise Architecture can be partitioned to meet the specific needs of an organization
- The purpose of the Architecture Repository
- How to apply iteration and different levels of architecture with the ADM
- How to adapt the ADM for security
- The role of architecture maturity models in developing an Enterprise Architecture
- The purpose of the Architecture Skills Framework and how to apply it within an organization
What is the exam cancellation policy?
Candidates who wish to cancel their exam must contact Pearson VUE at least 48 hours in advance of their exam appointment, either online through your Pearson VUE account or by telephone. In the event of a cancellation within 48 hours of your appointment or a missed exam, your fee may be forfeited.
What is the exam renewal policy?
According to the Open Group Renewal policy, if a candidate has successfully obtained the TOGAF certification then, there is no renewal required.
What is the exam retake policy?
The candidate must contact Pearson VUE at least 48 hours prior to their exam appointment if they wish to reschedule their exam. You can reschedule your exam online within your Pearson VUE account or by calling Pearson VUE. If you reschedule an exam within 48 hours of your scheduled appointment or miss your exam, your exam fees may be forfeited.
If I fail a combined exam, can I take a Part 1 or a Part 2 exam earlier than the one-month retake policy?
No, for all exams in the same program, you must wait a period of one (1) month before a re-take.
How will I know if my exam is canceled?
You will receive an email cancellation notice from Pearson VUE and you will either receive a refund (if paid to Pearson VUE) or if booked with an exam voucher you can contact The Open Group for a voucher replacement.
When will I receive my exam results?
You will receive a notification of your pass or fail status within a few minutes of completing your exam in the form of a printed score report. In addition, you can obtain your score reports from within your Pearson VUE testing account for The Open Group exams.
Will The Open Group send me a hard copy of the certificate?
No. Due to the global nature of the program, only PDF certificates are available. Certificates can be downloaded from an individual’s resource center which is available once the certification is complete.
