Interactive Mock Exam: TOGAF 9.2 Certified

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?

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:

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.