- What the OG0-092 Exam Actually Tests
- Exam Format, Gradient Scoring, and the 90-Minute Clock
- Registration, Fees, and Prerequisite Logistics
- The 26 Domains: Where to Concentrate Your Effort
- Why Phases A-F Dominate the Scenario Questions
- A Week-by-Week Study Timeline for OG0-092
- Using the Embedded TOGAF Standard Effectively
- What Happens After You Pass
- Frequently Asked Questions
- OG0-092 has just 8 scenario questions, but gradient scoring means partial credit is real and precision matters.
- You need 24 of 40 points (60%) within a strict 90-minute window to pass.
- Booking costs USD 375 (retail voucher USD 400) effective February 1, 2026, via Pearson VUE.
- ADM Phases A through F drive most scenario content, so prioritize those domains first.
What the OG0-092 Exam Actually Tests
The TOGAF 9 Part 2 Examination (OG0-092) is the second half of the path to becoming TOGAF 9 Certified. It is owned and governed by The Open Group and delivered through Pearson VUE, either at an authorized test center or remotely via OnVUE. Unlike the Part 1 foundation exam, OG0-092 doesn't test recall of terminology in isolation - it presents you with a business and architecture scenario and asks you to apply TOGAF 9.2 concepts to solve a specific problem within that scenario.
If you're still mapping out what this credential covers before committing to a study plan, our overview of what OG0-092 is and our breakdown of what the OG0-092 designation actually means are good starting points. For candidates confirming they meet the entry requirements before booking, see OG0-092 requirements and eligibility.
Exam Format, Gradient Scoring, and the 90-Minute Clock
OG0-092 consists of only 8 complex, scenario-based multiple-choice questions. That small number is deceptive - each question demands you weigh several plausible answers against a detailed scenario. Scoring is gradient-based, not simple right/wrong:
- Best answer: 5 points
- Second-best answer: 3 points
- Third-best answer: 1 point
- Distractor: 0 points
With 8 questions at a maximum of 5 points each, the ceiling is 40 points. You need 24 points or more (60%) to pass. This structure rewards candidates who can rank answers by quality rather than simply spot one "correct" option - a skill that requires genuinely understanding the ADM, not memorizing keywords. Our dedicated breakdown of the OG0-092 passing score walks through how the 24-point threshold plays out across different scoring patterns.
The time limit is 90 minutes, with additional time available to candidates sitting an English-language exam for whom English is not a first language. Ninety minutes for 8 questions sounds generous, but each scenario can run several paragraphs, and reading, cross-referencing the standard, and ranking four answer options per question consumes time fast.
Key Takeaway
Practice ranking answers, not just picking one. Gradient scoring means partial credit exists, so train yourself to eliminate distractors and distinguish the "best" from the "second-best" response under time pressure.
Registration, Fees, and Prerequisite Logistics
Effective February 1, 2026, the OG0-092 booking fee is USD 375, with a retail voucher priced at USD 400. Exams are scheduled through Pearson VUE, either at a physical test center or remotely through OnVUE. For a full cost breakdown, including how the combined route compares, read OG0-092 certification cost 2026, and check OG0-092 exam dates and scheduling windows before locking in a test slot.
You cannot walk into OG0-092 cold. The prerequisite is holding TOGAF 9 Foundation or passing the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination (OG0-091) - and Part 1 can be taken on the same day, at the same test center, immediately before Part 2. Many candidates book both exams back-to-back to save on travel and scheduling overhead.
| Route | Questions | Time Limit | Fee (effective Feb 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OG0-092 (Part 2 only) | 8 | 90 minutes | USD 375 (voucher USD 400) |
| OG0-093 (Combined Part 1 + Part 2) | 48 | 150 minutes | USD 570 |
Language variants exist for candidates who prefer to sit the exam outside English: OG0-095 (Brazilian Portuguese), OG0-097 (Simplified Chinese), OG0-F92 (French), and OG0-S92 (Latin American Spanish). These use the same structure and scoring model, just delivered in a different language.
The 26 Domains: Where to Concentrate Your Effort
OG0-092 sits at "Level 2," and its syllabus - published by The Open Group as Conformance Requirements document X1810 - spans 26 learning units and 108 learning outcomes, building on top of the 13 Level 1 units already covered in Part 1. That's a wide surface area, so triage matters. Below is a working set of the domains you'll encounter, grouped roughly by how they tend to appear in scenario questions.
Foundational and Governance Domains
These set up the organizational context before architecture work begins.
- Preliminary Phase
- Architecture Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Scenarios Technique
Core ADM Phase Application (Highest Yield)
This cluster is the backbone of the exam's scenario writing.
- Phase A: Architecture Vision
- Phase B: Business Architecture
- Phase C (Data Architecture and Application Architecture)
- Phase D: Technology Architecture
- Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
- Phase F: Migration Planning
Frameworks, Reference Models, and Content
Structural knowledge that underpins how deliverables are organized.
- Architecture Content Framework
- TOGAF Content Metamodel
- TOGAF Foundation Architecture: Technical Reference Model
- Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
- Architecture Repository
Governance, Change, and Adaptation
Later-phase and cross-cutting domains that test judgment under changing conditions.
- Phase G: Implementation Governance
- Phase H: Architecture Change Management
- ADM Architecture Requirements Management
- Architecture Partitioning
- Migration Planning Techniques
- Architecture Implementation Support Techniques
- Guidelines for Adapting the ADM: Iteration and Levels
- Guidelines for Adapting the ADM: Security
- Architecture Maturity Models
- Architecture Skills Framework
For a full domain-by-domain walkthrough with study notes on each of the 26 areas, see our companion resource: OG0-092 Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 26 Content Areas.
Why Phases A-F Dominate the Scenario Questions
If you only have time to master one cluster deeply, make it the ADM phase application domains - Phases A through F. Scenario questions cluster heavily around these units, and it's common for a single question to draw across multiple units at once. A question framed around Phase B business architecture deliverables might also require you to understand how stakeholder management or the content metamodel constrains what artifacts are appropriate.
This cross-domain blending is exactly what makes OG0-092 feel harder than its 8-question count suggests. You're not being tested on isolated facts; you're being tested on whether you can hold multiple ADM concepts in your head simultaneously and apply them to one coherent business narrative. If you want a realistic sense of how this difficulty plays out in practice, read How Hard Is the OG0-092 Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026 and review documented outcomes in OG0-092 Pass Rate 2026: What the Data Shows.
A Week-by-Week Study Timeline for OG0-092
A structured six-week plan works well for most working professionals balancing OG0-092 prep with a job. Adjust the pace if you're combining this with Part 1 prep for the OG0-093 route.
Foundational Context
- Review Preliminary Phase, Architecture Governance, and Stakeholder Management
- Re-familiarize yourself with the TOGAF Standard's structure and navigation, since you'll use it live on exam day
ADM Core: Phases A-D
- Deep-dive Architecture Vision, Business Architecture, Data and Application Architecture, Technology Architecture
- Practice writing out how deliverables from one phase feed the next
ADM Core: Phases E-H and Requirements Management
- Opportunities and Solutions, Migration Planning, Implementation Governance, Change Management
- Tie these back to ADM Architecture Requirements Management, since it threads through every phase
Frameworks and Reference Models
- Content Framework, Content Metamodel, Technical Reference Model, Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model, Architecture Repository, Partitioning
Adaptation Guidelines, Maturity, and Full Scenario Practice
- Iteration and Levels, Security guidelines, Maturity Models, Skills Framework
- Run full-length scenario practice under a strict 90-minute timer
Keep a condensed reference of terminology and phase inputs/outputs on hand throughout - our OG0-092 Cheat Sheet 2026 is built for exactly this kind of quick-scan review between study sessions.
Using the Embedded TOGAF Standard Effectively
OG0-092 is open book, but not in the way people assume. An electronic English copy of the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 is embedded in the exam interface and reached via a Reference button. No hardcopy material is permitted in test centers, and this rule applies whether you're testing on-site or remotely through OnVUE.
The trap is treating "open book" as a substitute for preparation. With only 90 minutes for 8 dense scenarios, you don't have time to search the full standard for answers you should already know. The Reference button is best used to confirm a specific detail - a table, a named artifact, a precise definition - not to learn the material from scratch mid-exam. Spend your study time getting fast at locating the sections you're most likely to need: ADM phase inputs/outputs, the content metamodel entities, and the reference model layers.
Key Takeaway
Practice using an actual PDF or the standard's navigation before exam day so the Reference button feels like a quick lookup tool, not a research project under time pressure.
What Happens After You Pass
Passing OG0-092 (alongside the Part 1 prerequisite) awards the TOGAF 9 Certified qualification. This status doesn't expire on its own - TOGAF 9 Certified holders remain certified and can later move into the 10th Edition portfolio via the OGEA-10B bridge exam if they want to align with the newer framework version.
Beyond the credential itself, it's worth thinking about how TOGAF 9 Certified status fits into your broader career plan. Employers hiring for enterprise architecture, solution architecture, and IT strategy roles frequently list TOGAF 9 Certified as a preferred or required qualification, particularly in organizations that have standardized on the ADM as their architecture methodology. If you're weighing whether the investment of time and the USD 375 booking fee is worth it for your situation, our analysis in Is the OG0-092 Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 and the practical hiring context in OG0-092 Jobs and OG0-092 Salary Guide 2026 go into more detail. For structured prep courses that map directly to the 26 domains, see OG0-092 Training.
Before your exam window, it's worth running through full-length scenario practice at our OG0-092 practice test platform so the gradient-scoring answer style feels familiar rather than surprising on test day. Repeated exposure to how answers are ranked - best, second-best, third-best, distractor - is the single most transferable skill you can build outside of reading the standard itself, and you can revisit the practice test hub as often as needed while working through the six-week plan above.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 complex scenario-based multiple-choice questions. Gradient scoring awards 5 points for the best answer, 3 for the second-best, 1 for the third-best, and 0 for the distractor, for a maximum of 40 points. You need 24 points (60%) to pass.
Yes. The prerequisite is holding TOGAF 9 Foundation or passing the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination (OG0-091). You can sit Part 1 on the same day, at the same test center, and then move directly into OG0-092.
No. No hardcopy material is permitted in test centers. Instead, an electronic English copy of the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, is embedded in the exam and accessed via the Reference button.
Effective February 1, 2026, the booking fee is USD 375, and a retail voucher costs USD 400. A combined Part 1 and Part 2 route, OG0-093, is available at USD 570 for 48 questions in 150 minutes.
Focus on the ADM phase application domains, particularly Phase A through Phase F, since scenario questions cluster heavily around these and often draw across multiple units in a single question.
TOGAF 9 Certified status does not expire on its own. Holders can move into the 10th Edition portfolio at any time by taking the OGEA-10B bridge exam.