The FOI test is administered on a computer at a PSI testing center. Your result comes on an Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR), which lists the ACS or learning statement codes for any areas you missed — your examiner will review these later, which is why aiming well above 70% pays off.
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The FAA revises its question pool over time. We update ours several times a month based on real test-taker feedback, so you're never studying retired questions.
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The Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) knowledge test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 35 correct to reach the 70% passing score.
The minimum passing score is 70%, the same as every FAA knowledge test. It's worth aiming higher — your examiner reviews the areas you missed during the oral portion of your checkride, so a stronger score generally means a smoother checkride.
The FAA allots 90 minutes (1.5 hours) for the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) test. The exam is taken on a computer at a PSI testing center.
A passing knowledge test result is valid for 24 calendar months. You must complete your practical test within that window, or you'll need to retake the knowledge test.
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