Q. Will there be any extensions after October 31 2013?

A. No, there are no extensions as the exams will have been administrively withdrawn from Prometric test centers.

Q. If I fail the Advanced Bridge exam close to October 31, can I retake it after the October 31 date?

A. No. The only options for exams after that point are TOGAF 9 Part 1, TOGAF 9 Part 2 and the Combined TOGAF 9 Part 1 and Part 2 examinations.

Q. Do I need to renew my TOGAF 8 certification in order to take the Advanced Bridge exam?

A. No. You only need to have been previously TOGAF 8 certified in order to take the exam, you do not need to be currently listed on the register.

• Exam Number/Name: OG0-9AB TOGAF 8 - 9 Advanced Bridge
• Reference:OG0-9AB / OG-IBT-09AB
• Qualification upon passing: TOGAF 9 Certified
• Delivered at: Authorized Prometric Testing Centers and Accredited TOGAF Training Course Providers
• Prerequisites: TOGAF 8 Certified qualification
• Supervised: Yes
• Open Book: Yes, test centers provide a copy of TOGAF 9 which can be referenced while taking the exam (note at Prometric test centers this is an electronic copy of the specification built into the test ***).
• Exam type: The exam comprises two sections. Section 1 - 20 Simple Multiple Choice questions + Section 2- 8 Scenario Based, Complex Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 28
• Pass score: 60% on each of the two sections, 12 or more out of 20 points and 24 or more points out of 40. Note that you must pass both parts of the exam to achieve an overall pass result.
• Time limit: 120 minutes
• Retake policy: If you fail the test you must wait one month before another attempt. Please see note on exam being withdrawn above.
• Prometric Fee: USD 395. Local taxes may apply (**)
• Recommended Study: A Study Guide is available. The Practice Test included with the Study Guide is also avai lable on its own here.
• Recommended Training: An Accredited TOGAF Training Course covering the TOGAF 8 - 9 Bridging option conformance requirements. See the Register of Accredited TOGAF Training Courses
• Next Step:
  • Take the test as part of training with an Accredited TOGAF Training Course provider
  • OR self-study and Schedule an exam at Prometric or locate a test center

To prepare for a certification exam The Open Group recommends TOGAF training prior to taking the exam. Please note that we do not claim that by taking courses you are guaranteed to pass the certification exams, however we do state that training is an important component in certification preparation.

(**) All Accredited TOGAF Training Courses include the examination in the course fee. The examination occurs either on site, or a voucher is provided to take it at a public Prometric test center.

(***) Please note that Prometric operate a clean exam room policy, so all applicable open book reference materials are provided electronically with the examination test.