In September 2007 the PRINCE2 Exam Board introduced a radical change to the format of the Practitioner Examination. This saw the end of open-ended “essay” questions and replaced them with closed, objective questions in what is now called the PRINCE2 Objective Testing Exam (OTE).

The exam is certainly no less challenging. The OTE is still based on a general project scenario, and uses a range of question types which are designed to test a candidate’s knowledge, understanding and ability to apply, analyse and evaluate all aspects of PRINCE2.

Candidates have 3 hours to complete the paper and can refer to the PRINCE2 manual but no other references. The paper includes questions on each of the major elements of PRINCE2. There are nine questions each worth 40 marks. This gives a total of 360 marks and the pass mark is 180. Each of the nine questions will be sub-divided into parts. The paper is now marked by computer, greatly reducing the waiting time for results.

How can Benchmark help?

Our PRINCE2 training materials have been rewritten, with exercises which reflect the new-style questions. A big advantage of the new exam is that delegates on our courses can sit a realistic mock examination.

Click on the links in the sidebar for a detailed explanation of the new format and to see examples of questions based on one of Benchmark’s project scenarios.

Benchmark’s OTE Results so far

We have been extremely pleased with the examination results we have had since September, and believe it reflects the excellent quality of our course materials and course design.