- Level 2 adds 26 learning units and 108 learning outcomes on top of the 13 Level 1 Foundation units.
- Scenario questions cluster heavily around ADM Phases A through F, not evenly across all 26 domains.
- Only 8 questions appear on the exam, but each uses gradient scoring across 40 total points, so partial domain knowledge still costs you.
- The syllabus for all 26 domains is formally defined in Conformance Requirements document X1810.
Why the 26 Domains Are the Real Exam Blueprint
Most candidates preparing for the TOGAF 9 Part 2 Examination treat "study the TOGAF book" as their plan. That works poorly, because the exam isn't testing the book cover to cover - it's testing 26 specific learning units defined by The Open Group's Level 2 conformance requirements, published as document X1810. If you want a realistic map of what you'll actually be asked, the domain list is that map. This guide walks through all 26 areas, groups them the way the exam actually uses them, and shows where your study hours produce the best return.
If you haven't yet built a full preparation plan, pair this domain breakdown with the OG0-092 Study Guide 2026 for a week-by-week approach, and check OG0-092 Requirements 2026 to confirm you meet the prerequisite before you schedule anything.
The 11 ADM Phase Domains
Eleven of the 26 domains map directly onto the Architecture Development Method phases. These are the highest-yield areas because scenario questions are typically written as "you are the architect in Phase X, given this situation - what do you do next?" prompts.
Domain 1: Preliminary Phase
Establishes the architecture capability before any ADM cycle starts.
- Tailoring the framework and defining architecture principles
Domain 4: Phase A: Architecture Vision
Scoping the engagement and securing stakeholder buy-in for a proposed architecture.
- Statement of Architecture Work and vision artifacts
Domain 9: Phase B: Business Architecture
Modeling business capabilities, value streams, and organizational structure.
- Gap analysis between baseline and target business architecture
Domain 10 & 11: Phase C: Data and Application Architectures
Two separate domains covering the Information Systems Architecture phase.
- Data entity/business function matrices and application interaction diagrams
Domain 14: Phase D: Technology Architecture
Defining the technology platform needed to support target applications and data.
- Technology portfolios and platform gap analysis
Domains 16-19: Phases E through H
Opportunities and Solutions, Migration Planning, Implementation Governance, and Architecture Change Management.
- Work package identification and transition architectures
- Compliance reviews and governance sign-off
Domain 20: ADM Architecture Requirements Management
The central repository process that feeds every ADM phase, not a standalone phase itself.
- How requirements are captured, prioritized, and dispositioned across phases
The 15 Supporting Concept Domains
The remaining 15 domains don't correspond to a single ADM phase - they're the techniques, frameworks, and reference models that scenario questions weave in to test whether you can apply TOGAF holistically, not just recite phase steps.
| Domain | Primary Role in the Exam |
|---|---|
| Domain 2: Architecture Governance | Tests understanding of governance bodies, compliance reviews, and dispensations |
| Domain 3: Business Scenarios Technique | Used to elicit business requirements driving an architecture |
| Domain 5: Architecture Content Framework | Defines deliverables, artifacts, and building blocks vocabulary used across scenarios |
| Domain 6: Stakeholder Management | Power/interest grid application in vision and communication scenarios |
| Domain 7: TOGAF Content Metamodel | Relationships between metamodel entities, tested via matching-style logic |
| Domain 8: Implementation Support Techniques | Risk management, capability-based planning, interoperability requirements |
| Domains 12 & 13: TRM and III-RM | Reference model structure questions, often paired with Phase D scenarios |
| Domain 15: Migration Planning Techniques | Implementation Factor Assessment and risk-value matrices |
| Domain 21: Architecture Partitioning | Deciding how to divide large architecture efforts into manageable units |
| Domain 22: Architecture Repository | Structure of the repository and its relationship to the Architecture Continuum |
| Domains 23 & 24: Iteration/Levels and Security Guidelines | Adapting the ADM for iterative delivery or security-driven engagements |
| Domain 25: Architecture Maturity Models | Assessing organizational readiness for architecture practice |
| Domain 26: Architecture Skills Framework | Roles, skill levels, and competencies for architecture teams |
Key Takeaway
Treat the 15 supporting domains as "modifiers" that scenario writers attach to the 11 phase domains - study them in pairs (e.g., Phase D with the TRM, Phase B with Business Scenarios Technique) rather than in isolation.
Where Scenario Questions Cluster Most
With only 8 questions on the exam, The Open Group cannot test all 26 domains discretely - instead, question writers concentrate scenario weight around ADM Phases A through F, the segment of the method where architecture is actually designed and translated into an implementation plan. Governance, requirements management, and stakeholder handling recur as connective tissue across nearly every scenario, since real architecture work always touches sponsors, requirements, and compliance regardless of which phase the scenario centers on.
This clustering has a practical implication: candidates who deeply understand Phases A-F, plus the requirements management thread that runs through the whole ADM, are prepared for the majority of realistic question constructions. If you're trying to gauge how demanding this actually is compared to your current TOGAF Foundation-level knowledge, the How Hard Is the OG0-092 Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026 breaks down the jump from recall-based Level 1 content to the applied, multi-domain reasoning Level 2 demands.
How Gradient Scoring Changes What "Knowing a Domain" Means
Because each question uses gradient scoring - 5 points for the best answer, 3 for the second-best, 1 for the third-best, 0 for the distractor - surface-level domain familiarity isn't enough. You need to distinguish between an answer that is "technically correct but not the most complete response in this ADM phase" and the one The Open Group considers optimal. That distinction is where candidates lose points even when they clearly know the domain.
The practical consequence: for each of the 26 domains, don't just learn what an artifact or technique is - learn when it is the best choice relative to close alternatives. This is also why the passing threshold is worth understanding precisely; see OG0-092 Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass for how the 24-of-40-point pass mark interacts with gradient scoring across just 8 questions.
Applying This to Domain 5 and Domain 7
Architecture Content Framework and the TOGAF Content Metamodel are frequently the source of "close but not best" distractors, because artifact names and metamodel entities are easy to confuse under time pressure.
- Practice distinguishing catalogs, matrices, and diagrams by their intended audience
A Domain-Ordered Study Sequence
A generic weekly study template doesn't help much here - what matters is which domains you schedule together. Group ADM phase domains with their most relevant supporting domain so the connections tested in scenarios feel familiar rather than jarring.
Foundation Layer
- Preliminary Phase, Architecture Governance, Architecture Repository
- Establish vocabulary for the Content Framework and Content Metamodel
Phases A-C Cluster
- Phase A paired with Stakeholder Management and Business Scenarios Technique
- Phase B paired with Architecture Content Framework
- Phase C Data and Application Architectures paired with the Content Metamodel
Phases D-F Cluster
- Phase D paired with TRM and III-RM
- Phase E and Phase F paired with Migration Planning Techniques and Architecture Partitioning
Governance and Adaptation Domains
- Phases G and H, ADM Requirements Management
- Guidelines for Iteration/Levels and Security
- Architecture Maturity Models and Skills Framework
Scenario Drilling
- Full-length scenario practice under the 90-minute limit
- Review gradient-scoring logic on every missed answer
For a condensed reference once you've covered all 26 domains at least once, the OG0-092 Cheat Sheet 2026: One-Page Review of Must-Know Facts is useful for final-week review. And to validate your progress against real exam-style scenarios, our practice test platform lets you drill each domain cluster individually before combining them.
Registration, Fees, and Prerequisites
Domain mastery only matters if you can actually sit the exam under the right conditions. The TOGAF 9 Part 2 Examination is owned and governed by The Open Group and delivered by Pearson VUE, either at authorized test centers or remotely via OnVUE. Effective February 1, 2026, the exam booking fee is USD 375, with a retail voucher priced at USD 400.
You must hold TOGAF 9 Foundation, or pass the TOGAF 9 Part 1 exam (OG0-091) on the same day at the same test center, before this exam counts toward certification. Passing awards the TOGAF 9 Certified qualification. Candidates preferring a single sitting can take the combined OG0-093 route at USD 570, covering 48 questions in 150 minutes. Language variants exist as well: OG0-095 (Brazilian Portuguese), OG0-097 (Simplified Chinese), OG0-F92 (French), and OG0-S92 (Latin American Spanish).
The exam itself is open book - an electronic English copy of the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 is embedded in the testing interface and reachable via the Reference button, though no hardcopy material is permitted in test centers. Extra time is available for candidates sitting an English exam for whom English is not a first language. For a full cost comparison across routes and vouchers, see OG0-092 Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown, and for exact scheduling windows, check OG0-092 Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling.
Once certified, the domain knowledge you've built translates directly into how architecture roles evaluate candidates - governance, requirements management, and phase-specific deliverables are exactly what hiring managers screen for. If you're weighing whether the investment pays off, Is the OG0-092 Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 and OG0-092 Jobs both cover how this credential is used in practice, and how it factors into OG0-092 Salary Guide 2026: Complete Earnings Analysis discussions. You can also verify how many candidates currently clear the bar via OG0-092 Pass Rate 2026: What the Data Shows before committing to a test date.
FAQ
No. Scenario questions cluster heavily around ADM Phases A through F, so those phase domains and their closely linked supporting domains (like Architecture Content Framework and Stakeholder Management) deserve the most study time.
The syllabus is published by The Open Group as Conformance Requirements document X1810, which defines the 26 Level 2 learning units and 108 learning outcomes that sit on top of the 13 Level 1 Foundation units.
No. With only 8 scenario-based questions on any given exam, not every domain is tested every sitting; questions are constructed to draw across multiple domains within a single scenario.
No hardcopy material is permitted in test centers. The exam is open book only via an embedded electronic English copy of the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, accessed through the Reference button.
You need TOGAF 9 Foundation or a pass of OG0-091 on the same day at the same test center as a prerequisite, but you can study the 26 Level 2 domains covered here in parallel with your Part 1 preparation.