TOGAF 9.2 Certified Mock Exam: 5 Full Scenario Questions
TOGAF Level 2 Mock Exam: What to Expect
The TOGAF 9.2 Certified (Level 2) exam presents 8 complex business scenarios in 90 minutes. Each scenario has four options scored using gradient weighting: 5 points (best), 3 points (better), 1 point (good), 0 points (distractor). This mock exam gives you 5 representative scenarios to practice the decision-making mindset the exam demands.
The TOGAF 9.2 Certified (Level 2) exam is not about knowing the framework—it's about applying it. This mock exam contains 5 complex scenarios designed to test your ability to make the "BEST" architectural decision.
Remember the Certified Scoring Model:
- 5 Points (BEST): The most complete, TOGAF-compliant answer.
- 3 Points (BETTER): A good answer that is missing a key step.
- 1 Point (GOOD): A basic answer that follows the standard but is not optimal.
- 0 Points (DISTRACTOR): A major error or violation of the framework.
Scenario 1: The Preliminary Phase Challenge
The Context: You have been appointed as a Consultant Enterprise Architect at a global manufacturing company. The CEO has mandated that all new IT projects must follow a standardized architecture framework. However, the company currently has no formal architecture governance or a centralized repository for its design assets. You are starting the Preliminary Phase of the ADM.
The Question: What is the BEST course of action for establishing the Architecture Capability?
Select the BEST course of action for establishing the Architecture Capability in the Preliminary Phase:
Scenario 2: Stakeholder Conflict in Phase A
The Context: During Phase A (Architecture Vision), you are presenting the Vision to a group of stakeholders. The Finance Director is concerned about the high upfront cost of the transformation, while the CTO is worried about the technical complexity. They cannot agree on the project's scope.
The Question: What is the BEST way to resolve this conflict and move the project forward?
How should you resolve the stakeholder conflict in Phase A?
Scenario 3: Governance Failure in Phase G
The Context: You are the Lead Architect for a retail group. A major cloud migration project is currently in Phase G (Implementation Governance). During a review, you discover that the development team has bypassed the agreed-upon security standards for the database layer to meet an aggressive go-live date.
The Question: What is the BEST course of action for the Architecture Board?
How should the Architecture Board handle the security compliance deviation?
Scenario 4: M&A Repository Integration
The Context: Your company has just acquired a smaller competitor. Both companies have their own Architecture Repositories. The CTO wants to merge the IT departments into a single Enterprise Architecture capability within the next six months.
The Question: What is the BEST course of action for merging the two repositories?
What is the optimal strategic approach for repository integration?
Scenario 5: Cloud Migration Strategy & ROI
The Context: Your organization is planning to move its legacy ERP system to the cloud. You have developed three different Target Architectures for the vision in Phase A. The stakeholders want a clear recommendation on which path provides the best balance of speed, cost, and reliability.
The Question: How should you present the recommendation to the stakeholders?
Which technique provides the best basis for a recommendation in Phase A?
Scoring Yourself: What Your Score Means
After completing these 5 scenarios (maximum 25 points), here is how to interpret your result:
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 20–25 | Exam-ready. You have the Consultant Mindset and understand TOGAF governance. |
| 15–19 | Nearly there. Review the scenarios where you scored 1 or 3 and study the reasoning. |
| 10–14 | Needs more work. Focus on understanding which ADM phase applies to which decisions. |
| Below 10 | Return to foundation study. Review the ADM phases and governance structure before reattempting. |
For the ADM phase knowledge that underpins these decisions, revisit TOGAF ADM Cycle Explained. For the scenario-solving strategy, study the TOGAF Certified Scenario Strategy guide before attempting this mock exam again.
Official exam registration: The Open Group Certification Programme.
Summary
If you scored well on these 5 scenarios, you've mastered the 'Consultant Mindset' that the TOGAF Certified exam is looking for. It requires balancing the rigid standards of the framework with the practical needs of the business.
Ready to finish the course? Here are our final strategy guides:
- Security Architecture: Integrating SABSA with TOGAF
- Green IT & Sustainability: Architecture for the Planet
- TOGAF 10 vs 9.2: The Future of Enterprise Architecture
This post is part of the TOGAF 9.2 Masterclass series. Don't forget to check out our previous post on Interactive Mock Exam: TOGAF 9.2 Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes a TOGAF scenario question different from a standard multiple-choice question?
TOGAF scenario questions present a realistic enterprise situation — a CIO brief, a stakeholder conflict, a phase deliverable decision — and ask which response best follows TOGAF. Unlike recall questions, all options may seem plausible. The distinction lies in TOGAF precedence: stakeholder engagement before architecture definition, reuse before build, governance before implementation. Examiners deliberately include "reasonable but not TOGAF-aligned" options to test whether candidates understand the framework's priorities, not just its vocabulary.
Q: How are marks allocated in the TOGAF Certified scenario exam?
The Part 2 exam uses gradient scoring. Each scenario has four options worth 5, 3, 1, or 0 marks. You must select the single best answer, but partial credit is awarded if you select a partially correct answer. The maximum score is 40 × 5 = 200 points, and the pass mark is 60% (120 points). This means selecting consistently good-but-not-best answers can still result in failure, making the distinction between "correct" and "most correct" critical.
Q: What TOGAF topics appear most frequently in scenario questions?
ADM phase sequencing and phase outputs, Architecture Vision stakeholder communication, Architecture Contract content and governance, compliance assessment classifications, and migration planning prioritisation (from Phase F) appear most often. Scenarios testing Phase E (Opportunities and Solutions) and Phase G (Implementation Governance) are particularly common because they require applying multiple TOGAF concepts simultaneously. Practise by working through the Open Group's official scenario bank and noting the rationale for each answer — not just the correct letter.
Part of the TOGAF 9.2 Masterclass.