What it takes to pass ITIL 4 Foundation
The published passing score for ITIL 4, what kind of number it is, and what happens if you miss it.
ITIL 4 passing score
26 of 40 (65%)
Stated on the official ITIL 4 Foundation exam page. PeopleCert / Axelos exam page ↗
A raw score, stated plainly
ITIL 4 uses raw marks: 26 correct out of 40 questions passes. There is no scaling model and no ambiguity about the miss budget. You can get 14 questions wrong and still pass.
The exam, in numbers
- Questions40
- Time limit60 minutes
- FormatMultiple choice, closed book
- Exam fee$500 USD
Figures from the official exam page. PeopleCert / Axelos exam page ↗
If you miss it
A retake costs another $500, which is why sitting practice exams until you clear the line consistently is the cheapest part of preparing.
Know before you book
The candidates who pass on the first attempt treat the cut score as a rehearsal target, not a day-of surprise. Sit a full-length ITIL 4 Foundation practice exam under the real time limit, scored against the published line, and book the real exam when you clear it consistently rather than once.
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ITIL 4 Foundation practice questions
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ITIL 4 Foundation exam objectives
The full official blueprint with domain weightings.
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