Exam format
PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (Version 7) Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. PRINCE2 7 Foundation is the latest evolution of the world-leading project management methodology. This version introduces significant updates to address the modern landscape, specifically focusing on the human element (People) and the integration of agile ways of working. The certification validates a candidate's understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, themes, and processes required to manage a project effectively. It ensures practitioners can apply the methodology to various project environments, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the framework to ensure it provides value without excessive bureaucracy. Unlike previous versions, Version 7 places a much stronger emphasis on the project environment and the people involved, making it highly relevant for today's digital and fast-paced business world.
- 60 questions
- 60 min
- 60% to pass
- 5 domains
Exam facts at a glance
The published specifications for this certification.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 60 |
| Time limit | 60 minutes (60s per question) |
| Passing score | 60% — 60% |
| Domains | 5 |
| Level | Foundation |
| Question bank here | 60 questions |
| Published format | 60 questions (multiple choice), 60 minutes |
| Source | Official exam specification, published by the vendor |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Themes | 31% |
| 19 |
| Processes | 31% |
| 19 |
| Tailoring | 10% |
| 6 |
| Principles | 9% |
| 5 |
| Project Environment | 19% |
| 11 |
The heaviest domain is Themes at 31%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: PeopleCert pricing is country-store dependent; the figure above is the US store bundle incl. VAT. Official exam page
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