TOGAF Enterprise Architecture exam-day guide
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID used at registration; the name must match your exam registration exactly. Acceptable ID types vary by delivery method and country, so confirm the accepted forms with your exam provider in advance. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Appointment confirmation and exam code
Have your confirmation email or booking reference ready, including the exam part (TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Foundation and/or Part 2 Practitioner) and the start time in the correct time zone.
Test-center logistics or remote system check
For a test center, confirm the address, parking, and arrival window. For remote proctoring, run the provider's system test (camera, microphone, bandwidth) a day or more ahead. needs_review - the delivery platform and system-check steps depend on the provider.
Quiet, private room with a clear desk (remote exams)
Remove papers, books, phones, and extra screens from the desk and surrounding area before check-in. Proctors may ask you to pan the camera around the room. needs_review - confirm the exact room rules with the provider.
Reliable internet plus a backup
Use a wired or stable connection where possible and have a phone hotspot as a fallback for a remote exam. Keep the phone out of reach unless the proctor instructs otherwise.
Know the exam structure and pass mark
TOGAF Part 1 is commonly 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes and Part 2 is 8 scenario-based questions in 90 minutes, with a 60% pass mark for each. Verify the current format, timing, and pass mark on The Open Group website before exam day. needs_review - confirm current details with the provider.
Your own one-page summary sheets
Condense the ADM phases and their objectives, key inputs and outputs, the Architecture Content Framework, the Enterprise Continuum, Architecture Governance, and stakeholder management. Use these for the final 24 hours only; they cannot be taken into the exam.
Completed timed practice run
Do at least one full timed practice set under exam conditions so you know your pace: roughly 1.5 minutes per Part 1 question and about 10–11 minutes per Part 2 scenario.
Water and a light snack for before the exam
Hydrate and eat before you start. Whether water is allowed at the desk during the exam varies; confirm with the provider. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Plan for no breaks
Use the restroom before check-in and assume you cannot leave mid-exam. If scheduled breaks exist for your delivery, the provider will state them; confirm in advance. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Phone silenced and stowed
Turn off or silence your phone and put it away before check-in. Any device visible during a remote exam may be treated as a policy violation.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, ID name match, and test-center or remote-logistics details. Take one full timed practice exam and list your three weakest areas (for example, ADM phase outputs, Content Framework artifacts, or governance).
Spend the remaining study time on those weak areas plus a rapid pass through the ADM phases and the Enterprise Continuum. Stop adding new material after this point.
Do a light review of your own summary sheets only. Prepare your ID and confirmation email, check travel or run the remote system test once more, and go to bed at a normal time. Do not cram overnight.
Eat and hydrate, arrive at the test center 15–30 minutes early (or log in early for remote delivery per provider guidance). Use the restroom, silence your phone, and stow everything not permitted.
Read each question fully and watch the clock: about 1.5 minutes per Part 1 question and about 10–11 minutes per Part 2 scenario. Answer every question as you go, flag uncertain ones, and return to them if the platform allows.
For Part 2 scenarios, choose the answer that best fits the TOGAF ADM and governance guidance, and eliminate options that are extreme, out of sequence, or skip stakeholder and governance steps. If a technical problem occurs, stop and alert the proctor or support immediately and note the incident.
Rules to check
The exam is closed book: no notes, books, or personal devices at the desk. Confirm any permitted aids with the provider before exam day. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Bring valid government-issued photo ID; the name must match your registration exactly. Confirm acceptable ID forms with the provider in advance. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Assume no breaks during the exam; plan restroom and water beforehand. If your delivery includes scheduled breaks, follow the proctor's instructions exactly. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions and avoid behavior that can be read as cheating, such as talking, looking away from the screen repeatedly, or reaching off-camera during a remote exam.
Each part is scored independently, with a typical 60% pass mark; confirm the current pass mark and question counts with the provider. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Unless the provider states otherwise, there is no penalty for wrong answers, so never leave a question blank. needs_review - confirm with the provider.
If the platform shows a provisional result on screen, treat it as provisional until you receive official confirmation from the provider. Keep your score report for your records.