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    Problem Report Number 0050
    Submitter's Classification Specification problem
    State Resolved
    Resolution Interpretation (INT)
    Problem Resolution ID INT.TG.0010
    Raised 2009-09-26 05:04
    Updated 2009-12-07 14:36
    Published 2009-12-07 14:36
    Product Standard TOGAF 9 Certification for People
    Certification Program TOGAF Certified by The Open Group
    Specification Certification Policy
    Location in Spec Section 2. CERTIFICATION PROCESS (4. Candidate Sits Examination)
    Linked Problem Reports None
    Problem Summary There is a time period before a non passing candidate can re-sit a
    specific examination but it is not clear whether this applies to an
    alternative examination in the program.
    Problem Description
    [CSC template]     		With reference to "TOGAF? Certification for People Certification
    Policy" Section "1.4 Examinations and Courses", section "1.6
    Migration". The text states that the Bridge exam is an optional route to
    TOGAF9 certification for certified TOGAF8 architects. It also implies
    that the TOGA9 level 1 (foundation) and level 2 (certified) exam can be
    used to gain TOGAF9 certification, irrespective of an applicants
    previous TOGAF certification status.

    "Section 2. CERTIFICATION PROCESS (4. Candidate Sits Examination)" States:
    "Candidates who fail to meet the required pass mark will be informed of
    this by the Examination Provider and are encouraged to undergo further
    study and re-sit the examination at a later date. Arrangements for
    further study between an ATTC Provider and a failed Candidate are not
    within the scope of the Program. Candidates who fail an examination are
    not allowed to re-sit an examination again for a period of one (1) month."

    So a candidate who sits and fails the bridge exam may instead sit the
    level 1 exam without any delay. If the candidate passes level 1 they may
    then immediately sit the Level 2 exam. They would thus become eligible
    for TOGAF9 certification by this alternate route without waiting a month
    to re-sit of the Bridge exam.

    The converse is also true. A TOGAF8 certified architect who sits the
    Level 1 (or 2) exam and fails it, could immediately sit the Bridge exam
    instead and avoid the 1 month delay before a re-sit of level 1 (or 2).

    Was this the intent? If not, does it matter?

    If desired the specification could be clarified as follows:

    Change
    "Candidates who fail to meet the required pass mark will be informed of
    this by the Examination Provider and are encouraged to undergo further
    study and re-sit the examination at a later date. Arrangements for
    further study between an ATTC Provider and a failed Candidate are not
    within the scope of the Program. Candidates who fail an examination are
    not allowed to re-sit an examination again for a period of one (1) month."

    TO

    "Candidates who fail to meet the required pass mark will be informed of
    this by the Examination Provider and are encouraged to undergo further
    study and re-sit the examination at a later date. Arrangements for
    further study between an ATTC Provider and a failed Candidate are not
    within the scope of the Program. Candidates who fail an examination are
    not allowed to sit, or re-sit, an examination again for a period of one
    (1) month."

    Review Information

    Review Type SA Review
    Start Date 2009-09-26 05:04
    Last Updated 2009-12-07 14:35
    Completed 2009-12-07 14:35
    Status Complete
    Review Resolution Interpretation (INT)
    Review Conclusion The intent is that a candidate failing an examination should have to wait at least one month
    before attempting a retake including a first sitting of a related examination.
    So someone who is eligible for the TOGAF 8 - 9 Advanced Bridge, who
    fails the test and then decides to take the Part 1 route instead, would
    still have to wait one month before they can attempt that test.

    It is recommended that an interpretation should be granted and clarificatiion added when the
    program documents are next updated.

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