TOGAF 10 Foundation Study Guide (2026) - Pass on Your First Attempt
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated May 2026

TOGAF 10 Foundation
togaf-10-foundation Study Guide — Pass First Attempt

Complete exam coverage for the TOGAF 10 Foundation. Every domain, every key topic — structured so you study smart, not hard. Built around the official exam blueprint.

40
Questions
60 min
Duration
55% (22/40)
Passing score
7
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Basic Concepts of Enterprise Architecture
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Core Concepts
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Introduction to the ADM
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Architecture Content Framework
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Enterprise Continuum and Tools
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TOGAF Reference Models
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Architecture Governance
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Exam at a Glance

Everything you need to know before you start

Key facts about the TOGAF 10 Foundation exam structure, format, and scoring.

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togaf-10-foundation
Exam code
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40 questions
Total questions
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60 minutes
Duration
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55% (22/40)
Passing score
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7 domains
Exam domains
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Valid 3 years
Certification validity
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Online / In-person
Testing mode
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Globally recognised
Credential type
ℹ️
Scoring method: . The exam may include unscored pilot questions — treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the TOGAF 10 Foundation exam?

To pass the TOGAF 10 Foundation certification exam, you should focus on these core domains. The exam tests your ability to apply concepts in real-world scenarios — not just memorise definitions.

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Common mistake: Candidates memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.
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Basic Concepts of Enterprise Architecture (12%)
Introduces enterprise architecture concepts, the purpose of TOGAF, and key definitions.
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Core Concepts (18%)
Covers the Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases and their purpose.
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Introduction to the ADM (15%)
Covers ADM guidelines, techniques, and how to adapt the ADM for different scenarios.
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Architecture Content Framework (18%)
Covers the TOGAF content metamodel, building blocks, and architectural deliverables.
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Enterprise Continuum and Tools (12%)
Covers the Enterprise Continuum, Architecture Repository, and the relationship between them.
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TOGAF Reference Models (10%)
Covers the two reference models included in TOGAF: TRM and III-RM.
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Architecture Governance (15%)
Covers architecture governance frameworks, compliance, and architecture boards.
Full Syllabus

TOGAF 10 Foundation Exam Syllabus and Topics

The TOGAF 10 Foundation exam is divided into 7 domains. Each domain tests specific skills and contributes to your overall score. Click any domain to expand topics.

Basic Concepts of Enterprise Architecture
Introduces enterprise architecture concepts, the purpose of TOGAF, and key definitions.
12% ▼
What is TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture?
Definition of enterprise architecture and its business value
TOGAF as an enterprise architecture framework: purpose and scope
Architecture domains: Business, Data, Application, Technology (BDAT)
The Architecture Vision and stakeholder concerns
Distinguishing architecture vs design vs implementation
TOGAF Standard v10 key changes from TOGAF 9.2
~5 questions
5 marks
12% of exam weight
Core Concepts
Covers the Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases and their purpose.
18% ▼
ADM Phases Overview
Preliminary Phase: preparing the organisation for TOGAF, defining principles
Phase A – Architecture Vision: scope, stakeholders, and Statement of Architecture Work
Phase B – Business Architecture: current and target state business models
Phase C – Information Systems Architecture: Data and Application architectures
Phase D – Technology Architecture: technology components and standards
Phase E – Opportunities and Solutions: migration planning and implementation roadmap
Phase F – Migration Planning: prioritised migration plan
Phase G – Implementation Governance: architectural oversight of implementation
Phase H – Architecture Change Management: managing changes to the architecture
Requirements Management: central, continuous phase connecting all ADM phases
ADM Outputs
Architecture Vision deliverable: purpose and content
Statement of Architecture Work: what it authorises
Architecture Definition Document: describes current and target architectures
Architecture Roadmap: timeline of transition architectures
Architecture Contract: joint agreement between sponsor and development teams
~7 questions
7 marks
18% of exam weight
Introduction to the ADM
Covers ADM guidelines, techniques, and how to adapt the ADM for different scenarios.
15% ▼
Applying the ADM
ADM cycles: iteration within phases and across the full method
ADM and the architecture landscape: strategic, segment, and capability architectures
Scoping the architecture: breadth, depth, time period, and architecture domains
Architecture principles: purpose, content, and structure (name, statement, rationale, implications)
Stakeholder management and the stakeholder map
ADM Techniques
Gap analysis: identifying gaps between current and target architecture
Business scenarios technique: deriving architecture requirements
Capability-based planning in TOGAF
Risk management in the ADM
~6 questions
6 marks
15% of exam weight
Architecture Content Framework
Covers the TOGAF content metamodel, building blocks, and architectural deliverables.
18% ▼
Architecture Building Blocks
Architecture Building Block (ABB) vs Solution Building Block (SBB)
Building block characteristics: defined boundary, reusable, replaceable
Building blocks across architecture levels: conceptual, logical, physical
Building block hierarchy and the architecture continuum
Deliverables and Artefacts
Deliverable vs artefact vs building block: key distinctions
Architecture deliverables produced in each ADM phase
Architecture Definition Document structure
Architecture Repository: what it stores and its structure
~7 questions
7 marks
18% of exam weight
Enterprise Continuum and Tools
Covers the Enterprise Continuum, Architecture Repository, and the relationship between them.
12% ▼
Architecture and Solutions Continuum
Enterprise Continuum: two complementary classifications
Architecture Continuum: Foundation → Common Systems → Industry-Specific → Organisation-Specific
Solutions Continuum: corresponding solutions matching each architecture level
Architecture Repository components: Architecture Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, Standards Library, Reference Library, Governance Log
TRM (Technical Reference Model) and III-RM (Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model)
~5 questions
5 marks
12% of exam weight
TOGAF Reference Models
Covers the two reference models included in TOGAF: TRM and III-RM.
10% ▼
TRM and III-RM
Technical Reference Model (TRM): taxonomy of technology components and standards
TRM structure: application platform, application software, and communications infrastructure
III-RM (Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model): supports boundaryless information flow
Using reference models as a basis for creating organisation-specific architectures
~4 questions
4 marks
10% of exam weight
Architecture Governance
Covers architecture governance frameworks, compliance, and architecture boards.
15% ▼
Architecture Governance
Architecture governance: ensuring compliance with the architecture
Architecture Board: role, responsibilities, and composition
Architecture Contracts: compliance agreements between teams
Architecture Compliance: dispensations, waivers, and compliance reviews
Architecture Capability: establishing an architecture function within an organisation
Architecture Maturity Models: assessing current architecture capability
~6 questions
6 marks
15% of exam weight
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Study Plan

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Exam Strategy

Tips to pass TOGAF 10 Foundation on your first attempt

Tactical advice beyond content knowledge — what separates candidates who pass from those who retake.

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Know all 10 ADM phases by name, letter (A–H plus Preliminary and Requirements Management), and their primary purpose — phase purpose questions are the most common type.
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The three-way distinction between deliverable, artefact, and building block is frequently tested: a deliverable is a contractual work product; an artefact is an architectural document; a building block is a reusable component.
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Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs) describe capability requirements; Solution Building Blocks (SBBs) represent specific products or components that realise them — this difference appears in multiple questions.
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Requirements Management is not a separate phase with a letter — it is a continuous, central process that connects all ADM phases. This often catches candidates out.
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The Enterprise Continuum runs from generic/foundation architectures (left) to organisation-specific (right) — know both the Architecture Continuum and the Solutions Continuum and how they map to each other.
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Architecture governance questions often focus on the Architecture Board: it ensures compliance with the enterprise architecture, does not own the delivery, and does not replace project governance.
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Architecture Contracts are signed between the sponsoring organisation and the architecture development team — they define responsibilities and deliverables for a specific architecture engagement.
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Gap analysis is the core technique of Phases B, C, and D: know how to construct a gap analysis matrix (current state rows, target state columns, and identifying gaps and surpluses).
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The Architecture Repository has six components: memorise them (Architecture Metamodel, Architecture Capability, Architecture Landscape, Standards Library, Reference Library, Governance Log).
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TOGAF 10 simplified some v9.2 content and restructured it into a modular library format — be aware that some study materials are still based on v9.2. Verify your materials reference v10.
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