The Open Group · OGEA-102
TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Part 2 Exam (OGEA-102) Practice Tests
Validates an individual's ability to analyze and apply the TOGAF Standard to developing, sustaining, and using an Enterprise Architecture in real-world scenarios. Builds on Part 1 foundations by assessing higher-order cognitive skills including ADM tailoring, stakeholder management, and architectural decision-making.
Exam Details
Practice Questions
600
≈ 10 practice exams
Duration
90 minutes
Passing Score
60%
Difficulty
ProfessionalLast Updated
Jun 2026
Topics Covered
The Context for Enterprise ArchitectureStakeholder ManagementPhase A – Architecture Vision (Starting Point)Architecture Development (ADM Phases B–D)Implementing the Architecture (ADM Phases E–F)Architecture Change ManagementRequirements ManagementSupporting the ADM Work
TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Part 2 Exam (OGEA-102) Practice Exam Preparation
Use this OGEA-102 practice exam to prepare for TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Part 2 Exam (OGEA-102) with realistic questions, detailed explanations, and focused study modes. The practice bank includes 600 questions for The Open Group OGEA-102, so you can review the exam steadily instead of relying on one long cram session.
As you practice, pay extra attention to recurring topics such as The Context for Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Phase A – Architecture Vision (Starting Point), Architecture Development (ADM Phases B–D), and Implementing the Architecture (ADM Phases E–F). Start with short sessions to identify weak areas, then move into timed quizzes once your accuracy is consistent.
The explanations are especially useful when you want to connect exam wording to the responsibilities and scenarios described in the official certification guidance. Use the free preview first, then unlock the full question bank when you are ready to build a complete study routine.
Exam Domain Breakdown
Context for Enterprise Architecture12%
Stakeholder Management12%
Phase A – Architecture Vision15%
Architecture Development – ADM Phases B–D20%
Implementing the Architecture – ADM Phases E–F15%
Architecture Change Management10%
Requirements Management8%
Supporting the ADM – Techniques and Guidelines8%
Exam Overview
The TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Part 2 Exam (OGEA-102) validates a candidate's ability to analyze and apply the TOGAF Standard—specifically its 10th Edition—to real-world enterprise architecture scenarios. Unlike the foundational Part 1 exam, which tests knowledge and comprehension, Part 2 operates at Bloom's taxonomy Levels 3 and 4, assessing application and analysis. Candidates must demonstrate higher-order cognitive skills including ADM tailoring, stakeholder management, governance decision-making, and architectural change management in contextual scenarios.
Successful completion of OGEA-102, combined with a prior Part 1 pass (OGEA-101), awards the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner qualification. This is an open-book examination—candidates have access to an integrated electronic copy of the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge via a reference button within the exam interface, reinforcing that the test rewards reasoning and application over memorization. Certification is version-specific and does not expire, requiring no renewal.
Who Should Take This Exam
OGEA-102 is designed for working professionals who already hold the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation qualification and wish to advance to Practitioner level. Ideal candidates include enterprise architects, solution architects, business architects, IT strategists, and senior technology consultants who are actively involved in developing, governing, or sustaining enterprise architectures within their organizations.
This exam is particularly relevant for professionals engaged in large-scale digital transformations, multi-domain architecture programs, or roles requiring ADM tailoring, stakeholder alignment, and architecture governance. Those pursuing titles such as Chief Enterprise Architect, Lead Architect, or IT Director will find the Practitioner credential a recognized differentiator in hiring and promotion decisions.
Prerequisites
There is one mandatory prerequisite: candidates must hold the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation qualification before sitting OGEA-102. This can be achieved by passing the OGEA-101 Part 1 exam prior to (or on the same day at the same test center as) the Part 2 exam. Alternatively, both parts can be attempted together via the combined OGEA-103 exam.
In terms of recommended experience, candidates benefit from hands-on familiarity with the TOGAF ADM lifecycle, practical exposure to enterprise architecture governance frameworks, and experience working with stakeholders across business and IT functions. A working understanding of the TOGAF Standard 10th Edition—particularly its ADM phases (Preliminary through H), Architecture Repository concepts, and Architecture Capability Framework—is strongly advised before sitting this exam.
Exam Format
OGEA-102 consists of 8 scenario-based, complex multiple-choice questions. Each question presents a realistic enterprise architecture situation and offers four possible responses, only one of which may be selected. Answers are gradient-scored: the best answer earns 5 points, the second-best earns 3 points, the third-best earns 1 point, and the distractor earns 0 points. The maximum achievable score is 40 points, and the passing threshold is 24 points (60%).
The exam is 90 minutes in duration and is supervised. It can be taken at an Authorized Examination Provider test center or via online proctoring. It is an open-book exam—an integrated electronic copy of the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge is accessible within the exam interface via a reference button. If a candidate fails, a one-month waiting period is required before reattempting.
Skills Measured
- 1.Context for Enterprise Architecture (~12%): Applying the TOGAF Standard's principles and purpose to organizational contexts; understanding how enterprise architecture supports business strategy and governance structures.
- 2.Stakeholder Management (~12%): Identifying and classifying stakeholders, analyzing their concerns, and applying appropriate communication and engagement strategies throughout the ADM lifecycle.
- 3.Phase A – Architecture Vision (~15%): Scoping an architecture engagement, developing an Architecture Vision, obtaining approval to proceed, and addressing stakeholder concerns and constraints at project initiation.
- 4.Architecture Development – ADM Phases B–D (~20%): Developing Business Architecture (Phase B), Information Systems Architectures including Data and Application (Phase C), and Technology Architecture (Phase D); conducting gap analysis and documenting architecture decisions.
- 5.Implementing the Architecture – ADM Phases E–F (~15%): Identifying and grouping work packages, creating transition architectures, performing capability-based planning (Phase E – Opportunities & Solutions), and developing Migration Plans (Phase F).
- 6.Architecture Change Management (~10%): Managing architecture changes after implementation; assessing change requests, determining change impact, and maintaining architecture currency through ADM Phase H.
- 7.Requirements Management (~8%): Operating the Requirements Management process as a continuous ADM function; capturing, storing, feeding, and re-assessing requirements across all ADM phases.
- 8.Supporting the ADM – Techniques and Guidelines (~8%): Applying ADM guidelines and techniques such as Business Scenarios, Risk Management, Business Transformation Readiness Assessment, Gap Analysis, Interoperability Analysis, and the Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix.
Study Tips
- Prioritize scenario reasoning over memorization: since the exam is open book, use study time to practice analyzing scenarios and selecting the most architecturally sound response rather than reciting definitions or phase sequences.
- Work through official Open Group sample questions: The Open Group publishes sample OGEA-102 scenario questions that reflect the actual gradient-scoring format—practicing with these trains you to distinguish the best answer from plausible but suboptimal alternatives.
- Master ADM tailoring principles: multiple exam scenarios test your ability to adapt the ADM to different organizational contexts (e.g., mergers, federated enterprises, agile environments). Study Chapter 20+ of the TOGAF Standard on ADM guidelines and techniques thoroughly.
- Learn the gradient scoring logic: understand that questions reward nuanced architectural judgment. For each practice scenario, score all four options and understand why one answer is definitively better—this prevents selecting a 'good enough' 3-point answer when a 5-point answer exists.
- Use the Open Group's accredited training courses (ATCs): attending an Accredited Training Course Provider's Part 2 program provides structured scenario practice and, upon completion, eligibility for the Applied Practitioner badge—an additional credential on top of Practitioner.
- Focus on stakeholder and governance scenarios: stakeholder management and architecture governance questions appear consistently across exam domains. Study the Architecture Governance chapter and the stakeholder classification techniques in the TOGAF Standard.
- Build a reference navigation map for the open book: during preparation, note the section numbers for key topics (ADM phases, governance lifecycle, Architecture Repository, building blocks) so you can locate them quickly during the 90-minute exam without wasting time browsing.
Career Benefits
Earning the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner credential positions professionals for senior roles commanding premium compensation. Enterprise Architects in the US with TOGAF certification typically earn between $130,000 and $180,000 annually, with Solutions Architects and Business Architects ranging from $110,000 to $160,000. Certified professionals consistently outperform non-certified peers in salary by an estimated 20–35%, and report faster progression into leadership positions such as Chief Enterprise Architect, IT Director, or CTO.
The Practitioner qualification is recognized globally across industries including financial services, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and consulting—sectors where structured enterprise architecture governance is a compliance and operational imperative. Compared to alternative frameworks such as Zachman or FEAF, TOGAF remains the most widely adopted enterprise architecture framework worldwide, giving OGEA-102 holders a credential with broad employer recognition. Professionals who complete the certification through an accredited training provider are also eligible for The Open Group's Applied Practitioner badge, further distinguishing their practical competency.
Sample Questions
5 sample questions with answers and explanations. The full bank has 600 questions, enough for 10 full-length practice exams.
Preview — answers shown1. A healthcare provider scores its patient engagement transformation readiness as follows: Need 5, Funding 4, Business Case 4, Vision 3, Leadership 2, Governance 2, Accountability 2, Desire 3, IT Capacity 3, and Enterprise Change Capacity 2. The sponsor says the high need and funding scores justify proceeding with the original enterprise-wide scope. What should the architect recommend? (Select one!)
AMove the weak readiness factors to post-implementation compliance tracking because they concern organizational behavior rather than architecture planning
BCancel the architecture initiative because any readiness factor below 3 means the organization cannot start Phase A work
CProceed with confidence because the strongest readiness factors are business need, funding, and business case, which are sufficient for an Architecture Vision
DProceed only with caution or mitigation by narrowing or phasing scope and addressing weak leadership, governance, accountability, and enterprise change capacity in the Phase A risks and mitigation plan
Explanation
Business Transformation Readiness Assessment considers multiple factors, not just need and funding. Weak leadership, governance, accountability, and change capacity should influence Phase A scope, risks, mitigation, and transition assumptions.
2. An Architecture Board reviews a Phase A pack and finds a well-developed Stakeholder Map, a stakeholder grid with concerns and viewpoints, and draft Architecture Vision content. However, there is no documented plan showing who will communicate trade-off decisions, how often affected groups will receive updates, or how objections will be captured and fed back into architecture work. Which TWO conclusions are MOST appropriate? (Select two!)
Multiple correct answersAThe Communications Plan is incomplete because it lacks ownership, timing, method, message, and feedback arrangements for stakeholder engagement.
BThe Communications Plan should be created during Phase A because stakeholder engagement must support the Architecture Vision and Statement of Architecture Work.
CThe Stakeholder Map is sufficient because its visual positioning replaces the need for communication ownership and feedback tracking.
DThe Communications Plan should be deferred until Phase G because implementation teams are the first stakeholders that need formal communication.
EThe Architecture Vision should be approved before communication planning so that stakeholder objections cannot change the scope.
Explanation
Phase A includes early stakeholder engagement and communication planning. A Stakeholder Map or grid helps analyze stakeholders, but it does not replace a Communications Plan that defines message, timing, method, owner, and feedback handling.
3. A target architecture mandates a common customer-notification service for all outbound communications. A delivery team for a regulated product cannot use the service in the first release because a country-specific gateway certification will not be completed before the statutory launch date. The team proposes a time-limited alternate integration, additional monitoring, a retirement date, and sponsor acceptance of the risk. What Architecture Board action is MOST appropriate? (Select one!)
AReview the request as a potential dispensation, assess the justification, risk, compensating controls, expiry conditions, and monitoring obligations, and record the decision in the governance records
BDelegate the decision to the product steering committee because the exception is country-specific and the business sponsor owns the regulatory deadline
CApprove the alternate integration as an architecture change if the delivery team demonstrates that it can meet the statutory date and later migrate to the common service
DConvert the common notification-service requirement into a recommendation for this release so that the project can remain compliant while using the alternate integration
Explanation
The scenario describes a known deviation from an approved architecture standard with a proposed mitigation and expiry path. That is best handled as a dispensation decision by the Architecture Board or equivalent governance body. The other options either blur the distinction between a controlled waiver and an architecture change, delegate architecture compliance authority too narrowly, or weaken the approved requirement without proper governance.
4. A government agency is preparing for a formal review at the end of Phase D. The review pack includes an Architecture Definition Document, an Architecture Requirements Specification, a draft Architecture Roadmap, candidate roadmap components, and a proposed template for Architecture Contracts. Reviewers ask which content must be verified as part of the Architecture Definition Document itself, rather than treated only as a related downstream deliverable. Which THREE items should the architect confirm are in the Architecture Definition Document? (Select three!)
Multiple correct answersABaseline and target architecture descriptions across Business, Data, Application, and Technology domains.
BGap analysis results showing differences between baseline and target architectures across the domains.
CArchitecture requirements derived and refined during the architecture development work.
DFinal Architecture Contracts defining implementation-team obligations and acceptance criteria.
EPrioritized Architecture Roadmap with fully sequenced migration projects and transition states.
FCandidate roadmap components prepared for later consolidation in Opportunities and Solutions.
Explanation
The Architecture Definition Document contains the architecture definition, including baseline and target descriptions, gap analysis, and architecture requirements. The Architecture Roadmap, candidate roadmap components, and Architecture Contracts are closely related TOGAF work products, but they are not the same thing as the core ADD content being verified here.
5. A logistics enterprise is reviewing three residual risks before approving a transition architecture. Risk A is marginal and frequent, Risk B is critical and seldom, and Risk C is critical and occasional. The published risk matrix places Risk A and Risk B in the same priority band, while Risk C is one band higher. The business sponsor argues that Risk B should still be handled before Risk C because the impact label is the same and Risk B relates to a politically visible reporting process. Which response BEST applies the risk priority approach? (Select one!)
APrioritize Risk A because frequent events should be mitigated before any seldom or occasional event, even when impact differs
BPrioritize Risk C for immediate mitigation because the matrix gives it the higher residual priority, then use business impact, stakeholder concern, mitigation feasibility, and governance thresholds to rank risks that fall in the same band
CTreat Risk A, Risk B, and Risk C as equal because any two risks with similar labels cannot be distinguished without implementation data
DPrioritize Risk B because stakeholder visibility should override the matrix whenever two risks share the same severity label
Explanation
The matrix should first be used to combine residual severity and frequency. Where risks fall into different priority bands, the higher band normally receives stronger immediate attention. Where risks fall into the same band, professional judgment should consider business impact, stakeholder concern, feasibility of mitigation, and governance thresholds rather than ignoring the matrix or relying on one dimension alone.
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