PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Format: The 60-60-60 Guide
PeopleCert currently lists the Foundation exam as 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, closed book, with 60% required to pass. Here is what that means for practice.
PeopleCert currently lists the PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (Version 7) exam as 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, closed book, with a 60% minimum score. The short version is easy to remember; using the facts to plan your practice is what matters.
The current format at a glance
| Exam detail | PeopleCert's current listing |
|---|---|
| Questions | 60 |
| Time | 60 minutes |
| Question type | Multiple choice |
| Book status | Closed book |
| Minimum score to pass | 60% |
That means 36 correct answers is 60% of 60. Use PeopleCert's current certification page and candidate information for the complete rules that apply when you book. Exam language and availability may depend on the option you select.
What should you do with the one-minute average?
One minute per question is a useful practice reference, not a rule that every question must take exactly 60 seconds. Some questions are direct recall. Others ask you to distinguish between terms or interpret how the method applies. If one item is taking too long, make a reasoned choice, flag it if your practice tool allows, and return after you have answered the rest.
A simple practice routine:
- Review one method area, such as a principle, practice, process or role.
- Answer a short set without looking at notes.
- Explain why your choice fits and what made the alternatives less suitable.
- Record terms you confused and revisit them in the next session.
- Later, take a timed mixed set to practise switching between areas.
Use this routine to connect the terms with their meaning rather than only reciting a list. A term may look familiar while still being confused with a neighboring concept.
How to use a mock exam
Take a timed mock only after you have reviewed the method enough to make it useful. Afterwards, do not stop at the score. Sort missed answers into a few categories: missing knowledge, a confused term, or a question you misread. Study the largest pattern first, then take another set to see whether you can explain the idea more clearly.
PeopleCert's official page is the authority for exam facts. Examova's PRINCE2 7 Foundation study and practice area is available for additional preparation, including five free practice questions per day. On Pro, use answer explanations alongside your own review notes to identify what to study next.
Official source
Related resource: PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (Version 7).