PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam
Practice questions for PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner — the seven principles and the people element, the practices from business case to progress, and the seven processes from starting up to closing a project. Pass to earn PRINCE2 Exam Readiness SOA-PRN2.
- Advanced difficulty.Assumes years in the role or deep specialist knowledge.
- 20 scenario questions
- 20 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
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What is the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam?
The PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam is a free 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. Practice questions for PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner — the seven principles and the people element, the practices from business case to progress, and the seven processes from starting up to closing a project. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable PRINCE2 Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-PRN2). Every question is based on published standards and research — including PRINCE2 project management (PeopleCert) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner candidate, Project manager, Project support officer, Programme or PMO analyst and Team manager — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of PRINCE2 skills for a CV or LinkedIn.
- PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner candidate
- Project manager
- Project support officer
- Programme or PMO analyst
- Team manager
What the test covers
Four skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Principles and People
25%- The seven principles
- Roles and the project board
- The people element
- 02
Practices: Business Case, Organizing and Plans
25%- Business case
- Organizing
- Plans and product-based planning
- 03
Practices: Quality, Risk, Issues and Progress
25%- Quality
- Risk and issues
- Progress and tolerances
- 04
Processes
25%- Starting up and directing
- Initiating and controlling stages
- Delivery, boundaries and closing
Independent practice test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by PeopleCert. Product and exam names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not the official exam credential.
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:
- PRINCE2 project managementPeopleCert40 questions
Try a sample question
Which of these is one of the seven PRINCE2 principles?
- Manage by exception
- Maximise team utilisation
- Plan every detail upfront
- Minimise documentation
Show the answer
A. Manage by exception — The others include continued business justification and focus on products. The real test has 20 questions like this.
How the test works
20 minutes, 20 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click
No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.
- 1Take the 20-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam?
The PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam is a free 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. Practice questions for PRINCE2 7 Foundation and Practitioner — the seven principles and the people element, the practices from business case to progress, and the seven processes from starting up to closing a project. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable PRINCE2 Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-PRN2). Every question is based on published standards and research — including PRINCE2 project management (PeopleCert) — and each answer is explained with its source.
How do I take the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam for free?
Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a PRINCE2 Exam Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: PRINCE2 project management (PeopleCert). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam cover?
Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Principles and People (The seven principles, Roles and the project board and The people element); Practices: Business Case, Organizing and Plans (Business case, Organizing and Plans and product-based planning); Practices: Quality, Risk, Issues and Progress (Quality, Risk and issues and Progress and tolerances); Processes (Starting up and directing, Initiating and controlling stages and Delivery, boundaries and closing). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.
Who should take the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam?
PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner candidate, Project manager, Project support officer, Programme or PMO analyst and Team manager. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show PRINCE2 skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Is this the official PRINCE2 exam?
No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available PRINCE2 content outline, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Science of Apps is not affiliated with PeopleCert, and passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.
Can I take the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam from any country?
Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam?
20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Practice Exam?
We rate it Advanced: assumes years in the role or deep specialist knowledge. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?
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How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
How can an employer verify my certificate?
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Are these accredited qualifications?
No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.
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