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ITIL 4 Foundation study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for ITIL 4 Foundation right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for ITIL 4 Foundation
- Start with ITIL practices in detail. It is about 42% of the exam.
- Then Purpose of ITIL practices (17%).
- Then The ITIL guiding principles (15%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the ITIL 4 Foundation exam?
ITIL 4 Foundation (ITIL 4 Foundation) covers 7 domains: ITIL practices in detail (42%), Purpose of ITIL practices (17%), The ITIL guiding principles (15%), Key concepts of service management (13%), The four dimensions of service management (5%), The service value chain (5%), The ITIL service value system (3%).
Which ITIL 4 Foundation domain should I study first?
ITIL practices in detail carries the most weight at about 42% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is ITIL 4 Foundation?
ITIL 4 Foundation is an entry-level certification from PeopleCert.
Are there jobs that ask for ITIL 4 Foundation?
Yes. ReconHire currently lists postings that mention ITIL 4 Foundation, such as Platform Site Reliability Engineer at Radiant; Senior Middleware Engineer – Vulnerability Management at Unisys; Help Desk Analyst at EdgeQ Technologies Private Limited.
Can I practice for ITIL 4 Foundation for free?
Yes. ReconHire has free ITIL 4 Foundation practice exams on every plan, with a readiness score and a study plan that targets your weakest domains.