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

What the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam looks like

PRINCE2 Practitioner tests applying and tailoring the method to a project scenario. Open-book (official manual), objective-testing style. Generated as scenario MCQs today; matching/sequencing item types are a fast-follow.

PRINCE2 Practitioner exam at a glance

Certifying body	PeopleCert / AXELOS
Number of questions	68
Time allowed	150 minutes (2h 30m)
Question format	Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more), Matching, Sequencing / classification
Scoring	Fixed pass mark of 60%.
Open / closed book	Open book — official manual permitted

PRINCE2 Practitioner syllabus & domain weighting

How the 68 questions are distributed across the exam content outline.

Applying the 7 Themes45%≈ 31 Q

Applying the 7 Processes40%≈ 27 Q

Tailoring to the Project Context15%≈ 10 Q

Question types on PRINCE2 Practitioner

Single best answer (multiple choice)
Multiple response (choose two or more)
Matching
Sequencing / classification

How PRINCE2 Practitioner is scored

PRINCE2 Practitioner requires 60% (41/68) to pass. Open-book (official manual).

How to prepare for PRINCE2 Practitioner

1
Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above — the heaviest domain (Applying the 7 Themes) carries the most marks.
2
Practice timed questions
Rehearse at exam pace — 2.2 minutes per question on average.
3
Master the question types
Get comfortable with single best answer (multiple choice), multiple response (choose two or more), matching 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 Practitioner exam pattern — FAQ

How many questions are on the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam?＋

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam has 68 questions.

How long is the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam?＋

You get 150 minutes (2h 30m) to complete the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam.

What is the passing score for PRINCE2 Practitioner?＋

PRINCE2 Practitioner requires 60% (41/68) to pass. Open-book (official manual).

What question types are on the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam?＋

Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more), Matching, Sequencing / classification.

What topics does the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam cover?＋

Applying the 7 Themes (45%); Applying the 7 Processes (40%); Tailoring to the Project Context (15%).

Is the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam open book?＋

Yes — PRINCE2 Practitioner is an open-book exam; you may refer to the official manual during the test.