PMI · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 4 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
Multiple choice
Format
Exam code
DAF
Full name
Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF, PMI-authorized, replaces the retired DASM)
Vendor
PMI
Exam format
Multiple choice
Domains covered
4 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Passing score: PMI rates performance as Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Below Proficient — not a numerical score out of 1000.
Phase 1
Foundations OF Disciplined Agile
Tip: Start with the official Foundations OF Disciplined Agile objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Foundations OF Agile
Tip: Cover the Foundations OF Agile objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Choose Your Way OF Working
Tip: Cover the Choose Your Way OF Working objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Foundations OF Lean
Tip: Finish with Foundations OF Lean, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.