About the exam
PSM I Exam structure
Professional Scrum Master I prep with 601 original practice questions, 80-question Scrum Guide mocks, flashcards, and topic recovery.
Issuer and path
Professional Scrum Master I Exam Prep is administered through Scrum.org. Check official resources before booking, retesting, or relying on a stale requirement.
Scrum Theory and Values
10 scored + 0 pretest
Scrum definition, purpose, empiricism, transparency, inspection, adaptation, lean thinking, complexity, Scrum values, and immutable framework boundaries.
Scrum Team and Accountabilities
16 scored + 0 pretest
Scrum Team structure, Product Owner accountability, Developers accountability, Scrum Master accountability, self-management, cross-functionality, and service to team and organization.
Scrum Events and Sprint Flow
20 scored + 0 pretest
Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, timeboxes, inspection and adaptation, Sprint cancellation, and event purpose.
Scrum Artifacts and Commitments
16 scored + 0 pretest
Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment, Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done, transparency, artifact commitments, and refinement.
Done, Product Value, and Stakeholders
10 scored + 0 pretest
Increment usability, Done quality, product value, stakeholder collaboration, Product Goal, releases, Sprint Review, adaptation, multiple teams, and product boundary.
Assessment Readiness and Scrum Guide Boundaries
8 scored + 0 pretest
PSM I format, multiple-choice and multiple-answer habits, Scrum.org open assessments, Scrum Guide language, no partial Scrum, timing, review strategy, and source discipline.
Before buying an attempt
Verify the current Scrum.org certification details, read the current Scrum Guide, use Scrum.org open assessments for basic readiness, and practice 80-question timed sets with multiple-answer discipline.
Official Outline Coverage Map
Coverage is mapped to official outline item counts so content depth can be checked without hard-coding a single exam.
| Topic | Official outline items | Your questions | Your flashcards | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiricism, Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation, and Complexity | 5 | 38 | 8 | Priority |
| Scrum Values, Rules, Framework Immutability, and Common Misreadings | 5 | 37 | 8 | Priority |
| Developers, Product Owner, Product Backlog, and Self-Management | 8 | 60 | 8 | Priority |
| Scrum Master Accountability, Service, Coaching, Impediments, and Organization | 8 | 60 | 8 | Priority |
| Sprint, Sprint Planning, Sprint Goal, Forecast, and Daily Scrum | 7 | 51 | 8 | Priority |
| Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Timeboxes, Sprint Cancellation, and Adaptation | 7 | 50 | 8 | Priority |
| Event Purposes, Inspection Points, Adaptation Decisions, and Anti-Patterns | 6 | 50 | 8 | Good |
| Product Backlog, Product Goal, Ordering, Transparency, and Refinement | 8 | 60 | 8 | Priority |
| Sprint Backlog, Increment, Definition of Done, and Artifact Commitments | 8 | 60 | 8 | Priority |
| Definition of Done, Quality, Releasability, Multiple Increments, and Release Decisions | 5 | 38 | 8 | Priority |
| Product Value, Stakeholders, Product Goal, Sprint Review, and Adaptation | 5 | 37 | 8 | Good |
| PSM I Format, Multiple Answer Strategy, Timing, Open Assessments, and Review Habits | 4 | 30 | 8 | Good |
| Scrum Guide Boundaries, Optional Practices, No Partial Scrum, and Source Discipline | 4 | 30 | 8 | Good |
How to use this guide
How to study for Professional Scrum Master I
Use the official Scrum Guide as the source of truth: master empiricism, the Scrum Team, events, artifacts, commitments, and the Scrum Master's accountability before taking timed 80-question mocks.
Identify the Scrum element
Decide whether the item is testing theory, value, accountability, event, artifact, commitment, Definition of Done, or assessment process.
Use Scrum Guide wording
Anchor the answer in current Scrum Guide language before applying experience or an outside agile practice.
Check accountability and purpose
Verify who is accountable, what the event or artifact is for, and what transparency, inspection, or adaptation is being protected.
Eliminate partial Scrum
Reject answers that omit required Scrum elements, replace accountabilities, weaken Done, or make optional techniques mandatory.
Empiricism, Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation, and Complexity
Theory questions test Scrum as a lightweight framework founded on empiricism and lean thinking, with transparency, inspection, and adaptation controlling decisions.
Key rules
Rule 1
Empiricism, Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation, and Complexity questions reward the answer that follows the official source, the professional role, and the stated facts.
Exam cue: Identify the candidate role, client or public risk, source rule, calculation, or process step being tested.
Rule 2
The strongest answer identifies the rule, safety concern, ethical duty, calculation, client factor, or process step before acting.
Exam cue: Check whether the fact pattern is using a national standard, jurisdiction rule, handbook policy, or scenario-specific instruction.
Rule 3
Eliminate answers that ignore requirements, skip documentation, overreach the role, or treat convenience as the standard.
Exam cue: Choose the compliant and professionally scoped answer before the convenient or familiar answer.
Common traps
Treating related standards as interchangeable without checking the source.
Prevention: Avoid answers that rely only on habit, ignore the stated source, skip safety or compliance steps, or choose convenience over the professional standard.
Skipping screening, documentation, authorization, sanitation, recordkeeping, or other required procedure.
Prevention: Avoid answers that rely only on habit, ignore the stated source, skip safety or compliance steps, or choose convenience over the professional standard.
Choosing an answer that protects convenience instead of client safety, public protection, or the stated professional duty.
Prevention: Avoid answers that rely only on habit, ignore the stated source, skip safety or compliance steps, or choose convenience over the professional standard.
Memory anchors
Empiricism
Empiricism means knowledge comes from experience and decisions are based on what is observed.
Transparency
Transparency means the process and work must be visible to those performing and receiving it.
Inspection
Inspection means checking artifacts and progress often enough to detect undesirable variances.
Adaptation
Adaptation means adjusting as soon as possible when inspection reveals a problem.
Lean Thinking
Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on essentials.
Complex Work
Scrum is designed to help people address complex adaptive problems.
Framework
Scrum is a lightweight framework, not a complete process or methodology with every instruction supplied.
Scrum Definition
Scrum helps people generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.
Next best moves
Quick check-up
Use a short quiz to confirm the rule pattern is actually sticking.
Check-up Questions
A team chooses next month's plan from a detailed forecast even though recent outcomes contradict it. Which Scrum idea is being neglected?
Three departments report progress with different definitions of complete. What is the immediate empirical problem?
Answer all questions to submit.
Next step personalized recommendations
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Official resources
Verify the details with the official sources
Use these links for eligibility, scheduling, handbook rules, and issuer updates. Our guide helps you study; official sources tell you what the testing partner currently requires.
Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Certification
Official Scrum.org PSM I certification page with assessment details, passing score, time limit, question count, format, and certification information.
Scrum.org Scrum Guide
Official Scrum.org Scrum Guide resource page for reading and downloading the current Scrum Guide.
Official Scrum Guide Download
Official Scrum Guides download page identifying the English November 2020 Scrum Guide as the official current version.
2020 Scrum Guide PDF
Official PDF of the Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, including Scrum definition, theory, values, accountabilities, events, artifacts, and commitments.
Scrum.org Open Assessments
Official Scrum.org open assessment page explaining that open assessments are free, non-certifying tools for gauging Scrum knowledge.
FAQ
Common PSM I questions
Is this the official Professional Scrum Master I assessment?
No. These are original practice questions aligned to public Scrum.org and Scrum Guide materials. They are not copied from secure Scrum.org assessment forms.
How many questions are on PSM I?
The current Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I certification page lists 80 questions, a 60-minute time limit, and an 85% passing score.
What should I study first?
Read the current Scrum Guide carefully, then drill empiricism, Scrum values, accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, Definition of Done, and Scrum Master service.
Does PSM I require a course?
Scrum.org certifications are commonly prepared for through the Scrum Guide, Scrum.org resources, open assessments, and optional training. Always verify the current certification page before purchasing an attempt.
How should I use the 601 questions?
Use topic drills to close Scrum Guide gaps, then take 80-question timed mocks and review why each wrong answer conflicts with Scrum theory, accountabilities, events, artifacts, or commitments.