PSM I practice test and exam questions that feel like the real one
The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I, often searched as PSM 1) is Scrum.org’s foundational certification for Scrum Masters. It is short, timed and strict: you need 85% to pass with about 45 seconds per question, and a multiple-answer question only counts when every choice is right. Our PSM I practice tests are built to remove both risks before you pay for the real attempt.
PSM I exam at a glance
| Official PSM I exam | ScrumPrep PSM I practice tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 80 (68 correct to pass) | 480 in the bank; 80 per timed mock |
| Time limit | 60 minutes | 60 minutes in Timed Mode; none in Practice Mode |
| Passing score | 85% | Scored the same way, with a per-topic breakdown |
| Question types | Multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false | Same three types |
| Price | Official exam fee: $200 per attempt, paid to Scrum.org | ScrumPrep practice tests: $29, unlimited attempts. The exam fee is not included. |
| Based on | 2020 Scrum Guide | 2020 Scrum Guide |
Please note: ScrumPrep sells practice tests, not the exam. The $29 covers our PSM I practice tests only. You book and pay for the official PSM I exam separately with Scrum.org.
What the PSM I exam tests
- Scrum theory and empiricism: transparency, inspection and adaptation, and why Scrum is built on them.
- The Scrum Team: the accountabilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers, and what self-managing and cross-functional really mean.
- Events: the purpose, timebox and attendees of the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective.
- Artifacts and commitments: Product Backlog and Product Goal, Sprint Backlog and Sprint Goal, Increment and Definition of Done.
- The Scrum Master as servant leader: coaching, facilitation and removing impediments, including scaled situations with several teams on one product.
Sample PSM I exam question
During the Daily Scrum, a Developer asks the Scrum Master to assign the remaining tasks so the team can finish faster. What should the Scrum Master do?
- Assign the tasks, since the Scrum Master is accountable for the team’s effectiveness.
- Ask the Product Owner to assign them, since the Product Owner owns the backlog.
- Coach the Developers to decide among themselves how to complete the work.
- Postpone the decision to the Sprint Retrospective.
Answer: 3. Developers are self-managing: they decide who does what and how. The Scrum Master’s job is to help them get better at that, not to take the decision away. Every question in the bank comes with an explanation like this one.
Two ways to prepare: Practice Mode and Mock Exam Mode
- Practice Mode: study at your own pace. Choose how many questions you want in each session, from a short set to all 480 questions, with no time limit and an in-depth explanation after every answer. Progress saves automatically.
- Mock Exam Mode (Timed Mode): sit a full mock exam that mimics the real one: 80 random questions in 60 minutes, scored at the end. Every attempt draws a new random set.
- In-depth explanations: every question comes with a detailed explanation that walks you through what the question is really asking and why the correct answer is right, so you understand the reasoning instead of memorizing answers.
- Benchmarking: compare your scores with other candidates and see which topics need work.
- Lifetime access with updates whenever Scrum.org changes the exam.
Why ScrumPrep
Scrum.org’s free Scrum Open assessment is a good first check, but each attempt is only 30 questions and they repeat quickly. Our bank has 480, and every question explains why each option is right or wrong. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from more than 5,000 reviews, and backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
- Trusted since 2016: thousands of candidates have prepared for their certification exams with ScrumPrep.
- Matched to the real exam: questions are written to match the real PSM I exam’s format, difficulty and topics, and checked against the current official exam content.
- Prompt support: questions about an answer or your account? Contact us and we respond promptly.
- Pay once: one payment, no subscription required.
- Study anywhere: practice on your phone, tablet or computer.
PSM I FAQ
Is PSM I the same as PSM 1? Yes. Scrum.org writes it with a Roman numeral, but it is the same exam.
How hard is the PSM I? The questions are rarely tricky on their own, but the 85% bar and 45 seconds per question leave little room for error. Candidates who consistently score 95% or more in our timed mocks are ready.
Do I need to take a course first? No. Scrum.org does not require a course for PSM I. Many candidates pass with the Scrum Guide and practice tests alone.
Does PSM I expire? No. The certification is for life and has no renewal fee.
Are these real exam questions or dumps? Neither. Scrum.org’s real questions are confidential, and dumps break its rules and can cost you the certification. These are original questions written to the same format and topics, each with an in-depth explanation.
What if I don’t pass? You are covered by our money-back guarantee. See the guarantee terms.
Read the free PSM I exam guide, or try the free PSM I quiz first.
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