XPF Overview
The Extreme Programming Foundation (XPF) certification is designed to help people interested in developing using Extreme Programming (XP) learn about, and validate their understanding of key concepts in XP (as defined by leading XP experts).
People who have achieved the XPF certification demonstrate a foundation level of XP knowledge. XPF certificate holders prove that they understand XP as described in the core XP texts, and in particular have awareness of XP values, rules, practices, roles and events.
The XPF is an entry level certification that helps the holder create a foundation knowledge and understanding of XP which can then be built upon.
XPF Assessement
Purchase one attempt at the Extreme Programming Foundation (XPF) certification exam. Your password will be emailed within 1 working day. When attempting the XPF exam you will have a 50-minute limit to answer 40 questions. Please note that all XPA assessments are in the English language only.
£50.00
XPF Exam Format
- Foundation difficulty level;
- Multiple choice. True/False;
- 40 questions per exam;
- 50 minutes duration;
- Passing score: 75% – 34 questions need to be answered correctly to pass exam;
- One mark awarded for every right answer;
- No negative marks for wrong answers;
- Online unproctored exam.
XPF Pre-requisites
- Pre-requisite certification: None.
- Pre-requisite course: None.
- Recommended course: TBC.
Free Practice XPF Exam
Click here to take the free Extreme Programming Foundation (XPF) practice exam.
The XPF practice exam can be used by people preparing to undertake the official XPF certification. The practice exam is free of charge and can be taken as many times as desired.
The XPF practice exam consists of 20 questions randomly selected from a larger “question bank” of XPF difficulty level questions. Some of the questions in the practice exam are found in the official XPF assessment exam.
Click here to take the free Extreme Programming Foundation (XPF) practice exam.
Recommended Reading for XPF Certification
XPF holders have a consistent terminology and approach to XP and therefore have a good understanding of the following XP texts:
- Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (XP Series) by Kent Beck
- Extreme Programming Pocket Guide: Team-Based Software Development. O’Reilly Media.
Furthermore the following websites are important references:
XPF Certification
If you successfully pass the XPF exam, you will receive the XPF certificate, as well as a XPF badge that you can use to highlight your XP knowledge.
In addition, your name will be posted publicly (if you choose) for individuals, leaders, and organisations to reference.
The XPF certification imposes a relatively high minimum passing score. It is a difficult assessment that ensures the holder of the XPF has solid foundation awareness of XP.
XPF Assessment
Purchase one attempt at the Extreme Programming Foundation (XPF) certification exam. Your password will be emailed within 1 working day. When attempting the XPF exam you will have a 50-minute limit to answer 40 questions. Please note that all XPA assessments are in the English language only.
£50.00