The PRINCE2 Foundation Exam recognises knowledge of the PRINCE2 methodology. It provides an important boost to the C.V. of anybody seeking a career in project management, and is a prerequisite for PRINCE2 Practitioner status.

According to the APM Group's statistics, 95% of test-takers pass the Foundation Exam. With a little preparation, there is no reason why, having followed the PRINCE2 Foundation course, you should not pass the exam at first attempt.

The Exam Structure

- 74 multiple choice questions

- 50% pass-mark (38/75)

- 1 hour, closed-book exam

The Competencies

The official syllabus details four competencies required of Foundation-level candidates:

- Describe the purpose and major content of all roles, the eight components, the eight processes and the techniques involved in the PRINCE2 method.

- State which management products are input to, output from, and updated in the eight processes and the sub-processes of Controlling a Stage (CS) and Managing Product Delivert (MP).

- State the main purpose, and key contents, of the major management products.

- State the relationships between processes, deliverables, roles and the management dimensions of a project.

In other words, the Foundation Exam tests familiarity with the terminology and principles of PRINCE2, and your understanding of how these elements interrelate.

The Questions

Typical questions include the definition of terminology, identification of the relationships between PRINCE2-specific roles, products and processes, and explanation of the benefits of a PRINCE2 technique.

For example:

Which of these items does NOT involve the Project Board?

a) Exception Assessement

b) Highlight Reports

c) Project Closure

d) Work Package Authorisation

Exception Assessment - the Project Board assesses the Exception Report prepared by the Project Manager.

Highlight Reports - a progress report prepared by the Project Manager used by the Project Board to review progress.

Project Closure - the Project Manager prepares input for the Project Board to obtain confirmation that the project may close.

Work Package Authorisation - the Project Manager authorises a Work Package to be executed by the Team Manager.

Only the Work Package Authorisation does not involve the Project Board.

Identification of the key terms and the relationships between them is essential in answering this question.

Revision Strategy

PRINCE2 Foundation Exams are compiled from a 900-strong question bank. The limited number of questions means that the more practice questions you attempt, the more familiar you become with the question style, and the greater the chances of exam success.

Diagrams, such as flow-charts and organisational models, are invaluable tools in teaching, comprehending and revising the PRINCE2 method. Reproducing these diagrams for yourself requires logical progression through each aspect of the PRINCE2 method, ensuring a sound understanding of how the methodology.

Exam Strategy

Most important is timing. There are 75 questions and sixty minutes, which allows 45 seconds per question. To achieve the minimum pass-mark allows 90 seconds per correct answer. Dealing with variations in question complexity is another important part of exam strategy. As all questions are equally weighted, you should not spend too long on one problem; however, some questions will necessarily be harder, and require more time, than others. As there is no negative marking, you should answer every question.

One strategy is to work through the paper three times:

1. Attempt all questions, circling those about which you are unsure.

2. Read the questions more carefully, checking that you have not made avoidable errors, for example: identifying the true answer when it is the false that is required.

3. Spend any remaining time considering the questions that remain ambiguous.

With sensible revision and exam strategies, it is possible to score highly in the PRINCE2 Foundation Exam. While your score will not affect your Practitioner Exam grade, statistics suggest that those who do better in the first are more likely to succeed in the second. In other words, being well-prepared at Foundation level maximises your chances of passing the exam and also stands you in good stead for the Practitioner qualification.

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Foundation Exam

Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) Foundation Learning Guide is a Cisco^® authorized learning tool for CCNP^®/CCDP^®/CCIP^® preparation. As part of the Cisco Press Foundation Learning Series, this book teaches you how to plan, configure, maintain, and scale a routed network. It focuses on using Cisco routers connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium-to-large network sites. After completing this book, you will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to build a scalable, routed network.

Each chapter opens with the list of topics covered to clearly identify the focus of that chapter. At the end of each chapter, a summary of key concepts for quick study and review questions provide you with an opportunity to assess and reinforce your understanding of the material. Throughout the book there are many configuration examples and sample verification outputs demonstrating troubleshooting techniques and illustrating critical issues surrounding network operation.

Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) Foundation Learning Guide is ideal for certification candidates who are seeking a tool to learn all the topics covered in the ROUTE 642-902 exam.

•      Serves as the official book for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNP ROUTE course

About the Author

Diane Teare is a professional in the networking, training, project management, and e-learning fields. She has more than 25 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network hardware and software, and has been involved in teaching, course design, and project management. She has extensive knowledge of network design and routing technologies, and is an instructor with one of the largest authorized Cisco Learning Partners. She was the director of e-learning for the same company, where she was responsible for planning and supporting all the company’s e-learning offerings in Canada, including Cisco courses. Diane has a bachelor’s degree in applied science in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in applied science in management science. She currently holds her Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. She co-authored the Cisco Press titles Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH), Second Edition; Campus Network Design Fundamentals; the three editions of Authorized Self-Study Guide Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI); and Building Scalable Cisco Networks. Diane edited the two editions of the Authorized Self-Study Guide Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) and Designing Cisco Networks.

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