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Professional Scrum Master I practice exam
Prove you understand the Scrum framework and can apply it as a Scrum Master. 342 free practice questions with worked explanations, plus a timed mock exam scored at the real 85% pass mark.
PSM I exam format
You need 68 of 80 correct in 60 minutes. Our mock exam uses exactly these numbers, so a practice score means what it says.
| Questions | 80 |
|---|---|
| Time limit | 60 minutes |
| Pass mark | 85% (68 of 80) |
| Time per question | 45 seconds |
| Format | Open book |
| Cost | $200 |
| Awarding body | Scrum.org |
| Prerequisites | None. Scrum.org sets no formal prerequisite, though practical exposure to Scrum helps considerably. |
| In our bank | 342 questions · 4 full mock papers |
Verified against Scrum.org on 20 August 2026
What PSM I covers
Professional Scrum Master I validates a fundamental understanding of the Scrum framework as defined in the Scrum Guide, and the ability to apply it. The assessment covers Scrum theory and empiricism, the Scrum Team and its accountabilities, the five events, the three artefacts and their commitments, the Scrum Values, and how a Scrum Master serves the team and the wider organisation.
Who it is for
Scrum Masters, developers and managers working on or alongside a Scrum Team who want a recognised, evidence-based credential.
Before you book
None. Scrum.org sets no formal prerequisite, though practical exposure to Scrum helps considerably.
How to prepare for PSM I
- 01Work through the course
Cover every PSM I topic with lessons and a knowledge check at the end of each module.
- 02Practise topic by topic
Drill the areas you get wrong rather than re-reading what you already know.
- 03Sit a timed mock exam
80 questions in 60 minutes, scored at 85%. Time pressure is the part most candidates underestimate.
- 04Review and repeat
Your dashboard tracks accuracy by topic across attempts, so you can see what is actually improving.
PSM I questions candidates ask
You need 85%, which is 68 of 80 questions. This is a high bar by certification standards, and most candidates who fail are within a few questions of it, so precision on artefact commitments and event timeboxes matters more than breadth.
60 minutes for 80 questions, which is 45 seconds per question. Time pressure is the most commonly underestimated part of the assessment, so practising against a running clock matters as much as knowing the material.
Technically yes, since the assessment is taken online and unsupervised. In practice the timing makes lookups impractical: if you have to search for an answer, you have already lost the question.
No. Scrum.org certifications do not expire and carry no renewal fee, unlike PeopleCert and Scaled Agile credentials.
PSM I is assessment-based with no mandatory course and no renewal. CSM from Scrum Alliance requires attending a course and renewing every two years. PSM I is generally regarded as the more rigorous assessment.
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