PSM-I Professional Scrum Master I Exam

Prove Your Scrum Knowledge and Get Certified
The Professional Scrum MasterTM level I (PSM I) assessment is available to anyone who wishes to validate his or her depth of knowledge of the PictureScrum framework and its application. Those who pass the assessment will receive the industry recognized PSM I Certification to demonstrate their fundamental level of Scrum mastery.

Taking a course is not required and if you feel that you already possess a high level of Scrum knowledge, understanding of the Scrum Guide and how to apply Scrum within Scrum Teams, you have the option to take the PSM I assessment directly. However, there are courses available to help you prepare for the assessment and gain a stronger understanding of Scrum. Depending on your role, either the 2-day Professional Scrum Foundations or Professional Scrum Master course is highly recommended.

Prepare for the Assessment
The assessment is difficult; preparation is required to achieve a passing score. Reading the Scrum Guide and taking the Open Assessments alone isn’t typically enough preparation and we recommend reviewing the content below:

The assessment covers topics from multiple Focus Areas defined by the Professional Scrum Competencies.
Many questions ask you to think about or interpret the meaning from the Scrum Guide and how you would apply Scrum within a Scrum Team.
The PSM I Suggested Reading lists the Focus Areas from which questions may be selected during the assessment.
The Scrum Master Learning Path contains many additional resources to help you prepare to take the PSM I Assessment.

Search the list of existing Professional Scrum certification holders here or see a breakdown on how many people hold certifications.

To protect the integrity of the certification process, Scrum.org does not share information about the specific questions that were answered correctly or incorrectly. Learn More

The cost of PSM I is $150 USD. Assessment passwords are valid for one attempt, do not expire and remain valid until used. See below for more details.

Details
Fee: $150 USD per attempt
Passing score: 85%
Time limit: 60 minutes
Number of Questions: 80
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and True/False
Difficulty: Intermediate
Language: English only
Scrum Resources
Required course: None
Recommended courses: Professional Scrum Foundations or Professional Scrum Master
PSM Subject Areas
Practice Assessment: Scrum Open
Ways to Learn More to help you prepare
Passwords have no expiration date, but are valid for one attempt only

When you purchase a password, it is set up in our system and emailed to you within one business day. All Students in a PSM or PSF course are emailed a password upon completion of the course (typically within 3-5 business days).**

Certification
If you pass the PSM I assessment you will receive the industry-recognized “PSM I” certification, along with a PSM I logo that you can use to identify your achievement. In addition, your name will be posted publicly for colleagues, managers, and potential employers to see.

Unlike other Scrum certifications that require only class attendance, Scrum.org certification requires a minimum score on an online assessment. Attending a course is neither required nor sufficient for certification. This gives Scrum.org certification teeth and ensures that it has true value in the marketplace.

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QUESTION 1
When many Scrum Teams are working on the same product, should all of their increments be integrated every Sprint?

A. Yes, but only for Scrum Teams whose work has dependencies.
B. Yes, otherwise the Product Owners (and stakeholders) may not be able to accurately inspect what is done.
C. No, each Scrum Team stands alone.
D. No, that is far too hard and must be done in a hardening Sprint.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 2
When can a Development Team cancel a Sprint?

A. It can’t. Only Product Owners can cancel Sprints.
B. When functional expectations are not well understood.
C. When the Product Owner is absent too often.
D. When the selected Product Backlog items for the Sprint become unachievable.
E. When a technical dependency cannot be resolved.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 3
Which output from Sprint Planning provides the Development Team with a target and overarching direction for the Sprint?

A. The Sprint Backlog.
B. The Sprint Goal
C. The release plan.
D. Sprint Review minutes.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 4
How should a Development Team deal with non-functional requirements?

A. Ensure every Increment meets them.
B. Make sure the release department understands these requirements, but it is not the Development Team’s responsibility.
C. Handle them during the Integration Sprint preceding the Release Sprint.
D. Assign them to the lead developers on the team.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 5
When is a Sprint over?

A. When the Product Owner says it is done.
B. When all Product Backlog items meet their definition of “Done”.
C. When all the tasks are completed.
D. When the time-box expires.

Correct Answer: D