MSP Foundation Exam Pattern & Format — Questions, Duration & Passing Score

What the MSP Foundation exam looks like

MSP Foundation tests understanding of Managing Successful Programmes — its principles, governance themes and the transformation flow for delivering strategic change.

MSP Foundation exam at a glance

Certifying body	PeopleCert / AXELOS
Number of questions	60
Time allowed	60 minutes (1h)
Question format	Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more)
Scoring	Fixed pass mark of 60%.
Open / closed book	Closed book

MSP Foundation syllabus & domain weighting

How the 60 questions are distributed across the exam content outline.

MSP Principles20%≈ 12 Q

MSP Governance Themes40%≈ 24 Q

The Transformation Flow (Processes)30%≈ 18 Q

Programme Management Concepts & Environment10%≈ 6 Q

Question types on MSP Foundation

Single best answer (multiple choice)
Multiple response (choose two or more)

How MSP Foundation is scored

MSP Foundation requires 60% (36/60) to pass. Closed-book, multiple-choice.

How to prepare for MSP Foundation

1
Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above — the heaviest domain (MSP Governance Themes) carries the most marks.
2
Practice timed questions
Rehearse at exam pace — 1 minutes per question on average.
3
Master the question types
Get comfortable with single best answer (multiple choice), multiple response (choose two or more) before test day.
4
Take full mock exams
Sit at least a few full-length, timed mocks and review every explanation until your weak domains are green.

MSP Foundation exam pattern — FAQ

How many questions are on the MSP Foundation exam?＋

The MSP Foundation exam has 60 questions.

How long is the MSP Foundation exam?＋

You get 60 minutes (1h) to complete the MSP Foundation exam.

What is the passing score for MSP Foundation?＋

MSP Foundation requires 60% (36/60) to pass. Closed-book, multiple-choice.

What question types are on the MSP Foundation exam?＋

Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more).

What topics does the MSP Foundation exam cover?＋

MSP Principles (20%); MSP Governance Themes (40%); The Transformation Flow (Processes) (30%); Programme Management Concepts & Environment (10%).