PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Pattern & Format — Questions, Duration & Passing Score

What the PRINCE2 Foundation exam looks like

PRINCE2 Foundation tests recall and understanding of the PRINCE2 method: its 7 principles, 7 themes, 7 processes and how they fit together. Closed-book, single-best-answer.

PRINCE2 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

PRINCE2 Foundation syllabus & domain weighting

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

The 7 Principles15%≈ 9 Q

The 7 Themes40%≈ 24 Q

The 7 Processes35%≈ 21 Q

Tailoring & the PRINCE2 Environment10%≈ 6 Q

Question types on PRINCE2 Foundation

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

How PRINCE2 Foundation is scored

PRINCE2 Foundation requires 60% (36/60) to pass. Closed-book, multiple-choice.

How to prepare for PRINCE2 Foundation

1
Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above — the heaviest domain (The 7 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.

PRINCE2 Foundation exam pattern — FAQ

How many questions are on the PRINCE2 Foundation exam?＋

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam has 60 questions.

How long is the PRINCE2 Foundation exam?＋

You get 60 minutes (1h) to complete the PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

What is the passing score for PRINCE2 Foundation?＋

PRINCE2 Foundation requires 60% (36/60) to pass. Closed-book, multiple-choice.

What question types are on the PRINCE2 Foundation exam?＋

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

What topics does the PRINCE2 Foundation exam cover?＋

The 7 Principles (15%); The 7 Themes (40%); The 7 Processes (35%); Tailoring & the PRINCE2 Environment (10%).