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Certification Overview
PSM-I tests deep knowledge of Scrum's core ceremonies, roles, and artifacts as defined in the Scrum Guide. The exam emphasizes practical understanding of how Scrum Masters facilitate Scrum Events, help teams become self-organizing, protect teams from disruption, and ensure Scrum's values (commitment, focus, openness, respect, courage) are upheld.
What This Certification Proves
The PSM-I validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role within it. This entry-level certification demonstrates understanding of Scrum theory, roles, events, and artifacts—essential for anyone implementing or working in Scrum environments.
Who Should Take This Exam
Aspiring or current Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, product managers, development team members, and professionals transitioning from traditional project management to Agile environments. Also suitable for anyone supporting Scrum implementation regardless of technical background.
Topic Breakdown
6 domains covering 295 questions
| Domain | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding And Applying The Scrum Framework | 179 | 61% |
| Scrum Framework | 49 | 17% |
| Developing People And Teams | 39 | 13% |
| Managing Products With Agility | 14 | 5% |
| Developing And Delivering Products Professionally | 11 | 4% |
| Evolving The Agile Organization | 3 | 1% |
Study Plans
Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level
30 Days
Intensive Sprint
Week 1-2
- Master fundamentals: Understanding And Applying The Scrum Framework
- Read Scrum official documentation
- Complete 10 questions daily
Week 3
- Deep dive: Scrum Framework
- Review weak areas from results
- Take 2 full-length exams
Week 4
- Review all flagged questions
- Timed exams to build stamina
- Final revision of key concepts
60 Days
Balanced Approach
Week 1-2
- Survey all exam domains
- Set up study environment
- Begin with foundational topics
Week 3-4
- Focus: Understanding And Applying The Scrum Framework
- Focus: Scrum Framework
- 5 questions daily
Week 5-6
- Focus: Developing People And Teams
- Hands-on labs if applicable
- Review explanations for wrong answers
Week 7-8
- Complete all 295 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed tests
90 Days
Comprehensive Study
Month 1
- Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
- Build strong foundational knowledge
- 4 questions daily
Month 2
- Deep dive into each domain
- Hands-on practice and labs
- Take weekly timed exams
Month 3
- Work through all 295 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed exams
PSM-I-Specific Tips
- Anchor your learning on Scrum Events—they drive everything. Know the purpose, duration, and participants for Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
- Master the three Scrum Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team) and understand how they interact and their specific accountabilities—this is heavily tested.
- Memorize Definition of Done and understand why it's critical. Practice applying it to real scenarios—expect questions on incomplete work and increments.
- Focus on Sprint Planning mechanics: story sizing, capacity, commitment vs. forecast, and the difference between sprint goals and tasks.
- Understand Product Backlog management: refinement, ordering, estimation, and the relationship between backlog items and increments.
- Study scenario-based questions about the Scrum Master's role in removing impediments, servant-leadership, and self-organizing teams—not command-and-control.
- Review the relationship between artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment) and how they evolve throughout a sprint.
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Sample Questions
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The Scrum Master observes the Product Owner struggling with ordering the Product Backlog. What is an appropriate action for the Scrum Master to take?
To get started in terms of what to build, Scrum requires no more than a Product Owner with enough ideas for a first Sprint, a Development Team to implement those ideas and a Scrum Master to help guide the process.
Who is responsible for tracking the total work remaining in the Sprint Backlog to project the likelihood of achieving the Sprint Goal?
When should a Sprint Goal be created?
A Scrum Team is only allowed to meet with stakeholders during Sprint Review.
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