ITIL 4 Foundation exam format: domains, weightings and length
ITIL 4 Foundation is examined across 7 domains. The weightings below decide how much of the exam each domain is worth — and therefore where preparation time pays off.
Domains and weightings
| Domain | Exam weight | Our questions |
|---|---|---|
| 7. Seven practices in detail | 42.5% | 680 |
| 6. Practice purposes and terms | 17.5% | 280 |
| 2. Guiding principles | 15% | 240 |
| 1. Service management concepts | 12.5% | 200 |
| 3. Four dimensions | 5% | 80 |
| 5. Service value chain | 5% | 80 |
| 4. Service value system | 2.5% | 40 |
Length and number of questions
- Time: 60 minutes
- Questions: 40
- Passing score: 26 on a scale of 0–40 — what ITIL 4 Foundation needs to pass →
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Know which domain is costing you marks
The weightings tell you what the exam rewards. A readiness check tells you where you stand in each one.
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Domain weightings as published by the exam vendor · Question counts are from the Certsqill ITIL 4 Foundation bank (1,600 questions).
