Are PRINCE2 exams open book?

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is open-book and allows candidates to consult the official PRINCE2 manual from AXELOS during the exam. In contrast, the PRINCE2 Foundation exam is closed-book and no reference materials are permitted during the exam.

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