PSPO I exam format
80 questions in 60 minutes, 85% to pass. That means 68 correct answers, so you can afford 12 wrong.
| 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, though the assessment assumes working knowledge of the Scrum framework itself. |
| In our bank | 349 questions · 4 full mock papers |
Verified against Scrum.org on 20 August 2026
What the numbers mean in practice
12 wrong answers is your entire margin
At 85% there is almost no room for a careless mistake. Candidates who fail usually do so by one or two questions, and the cause is normally misreading a question rather than not knowing the material.
45 seconds per question
Under a minute each. There is no time to deliberate, and none at all to look anything up, even though the assessment is technically open book. The only reliable preparation is practising against a clock until recall is automatic.
Open book, but not in a useful way
Scrum.org runs this assessment online and unsupervised, so nothing physically prevents you consulting notes. The timing does. Treat it as closed book and you will pace it correctly.
Topics assessed
PSPO I draws on 7 areas. The counts show how many practice questions we hold for each, which is a reasonable proxy for how much ground each covers.
- Business Strategy & Metrics53
- Evidence-Based Management14
- Forecasting & Release Planning51
- Product Backlog Management105
- Product Discovery & Validation12
- Product Vision & Value45
- Stakeholder Engagement69
How PSPO I compares
PSPO I exam questions
You need 85%, which is 68 of 80 questions, in 60 minutes.
No, there is no prerequisite. But roughly a third of PSPO I covers the Scrum framework itself, so candidates who already know it well have a real advantage.
PSM I tests the framework and the Scrum Master accountability. PSPO I tests the same framework plus value, Product Backlog management, stakeholders and forecasting. The overlap is substantial, which is why many candidates take them back to back.
No. Scrum.org certifications are permanent and carry no renewal fee.
Try it under real conditions
Our mock exam uses the same 80 questions, 60 minutes and 85% pass mark.