PRINCE2 Foundation exam format: domains, weightings and length
PRINCE2 7 Foundation is examined across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Practices | 60% | 840 |
| Processes | 15% | 210 |
| People | 14% | 196 |
| Principles | 8% | 112 |
| Key concepts | 3% | 42 |
Length and number of questions
- Time: 60 minutes
- Questions: 60
- Passing score: 36 on a scale of 0–60 — what PRINCE2 Foundation needs to pass →
All 1,400 PRINCE2 Foundation practice questions, every option explained →
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 PRINCE2 Foundation bank (1,400 questions).
