Why choose official sample exams for your prep
Embarking on the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam without proper preparation is akin to setting sail without a compass. The key to navigating this exam successfully lies in utilising official sample exams from AXELOS. These are meticulously designed to reflect the actual exam format and types of questions, allowing you to practice with the utmost relevance.
When signing up for an accredited training course, you’re not just getting high-quality instruction, but also access to essential materials. This includes two comprehensive sample exams that simulate the real test environment. For those pursuing self-paced PRINCE2 Agile online training, these practice tests become even more crucial, serving as a benchmark for your progress.
Beyond the online realm, the physical PRINCE2 Agile manual further enriches your learning experience. It delves into the principles, themes, and processes of PRINCE2 Agile in detail, offering a solid theoretical foundation that the sample exams build upon.
Thus, the combination of accredited training, self-study, and official sample exams equips you with the confidence and competence needed to tackle the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam head-on.
The pitfalls of unofficial practice tests
The web is replete with resources claiming to prepare you for the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam. However, not all are created equal. Unofficial practice exams, often found for free or at a low cost, may not align with the exam’s high standards. These resources can misguide you, leading to misunderstanding the content and structure of the actual test.
Worse yet, some sources may offer what they claim to be the ‘real’ exam. Such claims are not only dubious but also raise serious ethical and legal issues. It’s paramount to avoid these pitfalls by choosing sample exams from trusted sources like AXELOS and reputable trainers like Knowledge Train. Resources developed by experts such as Nick Duffew are invaluable. They ensure that you’re studying with high-quality materials that accurately reflect the certification’s requirements.
With these trusted resources, you stand a much better chance of not just passing the exam but also gaining a deep understanding of PRINCE2 Agile – a knowledge that will serve you well in your project management career.
Understanding the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam layout
The format of the real PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam is as follows:
- Style: Multiple-choice
- Questions: 50
- Pass mark: 56% (28/50)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Materials allowed: Closed-book
- Prerequisites: None
- Results: Same day.
Free PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam sample questions
Below we provide 10 free sample PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam questions to give you a flavour of what you must learn to prepare to sit your PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam. The answers are given at the bottom.
If you want more free exam questions, we have developed 2 complete PRINCE2 Agile Foundation practice exams which form part of our PRINCE2 Agile Foundation online course.
Question 1
Which of the following agile frameworks is considered suitable for use with PRINCE2 Agile?
a) DevOps
b) DSDM
c) XP
d) Scrum
Question 2
Which is described as list of new features for a product that can be defined in terms of releases, sprints and products?
a) Backlog
b) Product description
c) User story
d) Project Brief
Question 3
Which does NOT describe PRINCE2 Agile according to the eight guidance points?
a) PRINCE2 allows for any style of working including environments with high levels of uncertainty
b) PRINCE2 Agile does not assume an IT context
c) A PRINCE2 Agile project that does not use Scrum cannot be considered agile
d) Nothing about PRINCE2 should be removed from PRINCE2 Agile project
Question 4
Which of the following statements about fixing and flexing tolerances is INCORRECT?
a) Zero tolerance on extra time on all levels of plan
b) Zero tolerance on benefits defined as “minimum viability” in the business case
c) Zero tolerance on quality criteria that are desirable but not essential
d) Zero tolerance on products that are essential
Question 5
Why does PRINCE2 Agile recommend that we ‘protect the level of quality’?
a) To avoid inadequate testing as deadlines approach
b) To recognise that the customer’s understanding of requirements will evolve
c) To give confidence that deadlines can be met
d) To avoid the slowing of production as new members are brought up to speed
Question 6
Why does PRINCE2 Agile recommend that we ‘keep teams stable?
a) To give confidence to the customer that a usable product will be delivered on a specific day
b) To avoid reduced efficiency as new members are brought up to speed
c) To enable fewer high-quality products rather than many of poor quality
d) To ensure that the customer receives the minimum set of products needed to achieve the benefits
Question 7
How does PRINCE2 Agile recommend that the business case management product be tailored?
a) The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) should be stated in the business case
b) The business case needs to be written to allow for flexibility on the project timescales and costs
c) The benefits in the business case should be fixed and never flexed
d) The supplier should be responsible for delivering the benefits
Question 8
Which two statements about the project manager are CORRECT?
- Manages the delivery team
- May be more than one
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the project
- May be combined with the team manager role in smaller projects
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 4
Question 9
Which two statements about ‘the Agilometer’ focus area are CORRECT?
- A decreasing slider score over time shows that the environment is becoming more agile
- A decreasing slider score over time shows that the environment is becoming less agile
- Each slider is independent of the other meaning average agility scores should not be taken
- Each slider is related to the others meaning average agility scores should be taken
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 4
Question 10
Which is used to enable all involved in work to ‘pull’ information about targets, progress, issues, and risks?
a) Burn chart
b) Kanban board
c) Information radiator
d) Scrum artifact
Sample answers
Here are the answers to the 10 free PRINCE2 Agile Foundation exam sample questions.
| Question | Answer |
| 1 | d |
| 2 | a |
| 3 | c |
| 4 | c |
| 5 | a |
| 6 | b |
| 7 | a |
| 8 | c |
| 9 | b |
| 10 | c |