Scrum.org PSM I Practice Test
Prepare for Scrum.org PSM I with a stable, Scrum Guide-mapped PM Mastery bank, public sample questions, a free-practice page, empiricism, accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, and Done drills.
Use PM Mastery for interactive practice with timed mocks, focused drills, progress tracking, and detailed explanations across web and mobile. Focused topic pages, the free-practice page, and the web app preview show how practice handles Scrum Guide precision, empiricism, accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, Done, and practical Scrum Master choices.
Practice preview and focused pages
Use this page to start the web app and choose the right public preview before longer mixed practice. For sample exam questions, use the focused topic pages, quick review, and free-practice page in this exam section; the interactive app remains the primary practice path.
- Focused topic pages: drill focused topics including Applying Scrum in Practice; Artifacts, Commitments, and Done; and other domains with explanations.
- Quick review: Core Scrum accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, and common exam traps.
- Free practice exam: Try 80 free PSM I questions across the exam domains, with answers and explanations, then continue in PM Mastery.
What this PSM I practice page gives you
- A direct web entry for PSM I practice in PM Mastery.
- Topic drills, mixed sets, and timed practice across Scrum theory, roles, events, artifacts, and applied Scrum decisions.
- Detailed explanations that show why the strongest Scrum answer is right.
- A clear web preview path for previewing question style before deeper practice.
- The same PM Mastery account across web and mobile
PSM I exam snapshot
- Vendor: Scrum.org
- Official exam name: Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
- Exam code: PSM I
- Questions: 80
- Time limit: 60 minutes
- Pass mark: 85%
PSM I rewards precision. Strong performance usually comes from knowing exactly what Scrum says about accountabilities, events, commitments, empiricism, and practical Scrum Master choices.
Official source check: Last checked: May 5, 2026. Scrum.org lists PSM I as 80 questions in 60 minutes with an 85% passing score, using multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and true/false formats. Use Scrum.org for final exam-day rules; use PM Mastery for original practice questions and timed preparation.
Topic coverage for PSM I practice
| Topic | Weight | Estimated questions |
|---|---|---|
| Scrum Theory, Values, and Empiricism | 15% | 12 |
| Scrum Team and Accountabilities | 25% | 20 |
| Scrum Events and Timeboxes | 25% | 20 |
| Artifacts, Commitments, and Done | 25% | 20 |
| Applying Scrum in Practice | 10% | 8 |
PSM I decision filters
PSM I often tests exact Scrum meaning in short scenarios. Use these filters before choosing an answer.
| Scenario signal | First check | Strong answer usually… | Weak answer usually… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Someone outside the Scrum Team assigns Sprint work | Self-management and accountability | Protects Developers’ ownership of the Sprint Backlog and involves the Product Owner for scope trade-offs | Lets managers bypass the Scrum Team |
| The Sprint Goal is at risk | Inspect, adapt, and collaborate | Updates the Sprint Backlog and collaborates with the Product Owner while preserving transparency | Hides the risk until the Sprint Review |
| Stakeholders want new work immediately | Product Backlog and Product Owner accountability | Makes the request transparent and orders it through the Product Backlog | Inserts work directly into the Sprint |
| Events feel like status meetings | Event purpose | Refocuses the event on planning, inspection, adaptation, or transparency | Adds reporting without improving empiricism |
| An Increment is not usable | Definition of Done | Treats undone work as not part of the Increment and improves transparency | Counts partial work as done because effort was spent |
| Team conflict appears | Scrum values and empiricism | Uses openness, respect, focus, courage, and commitment to inspect and adapt | Solves the conflict by assigning blame or authority |
PSM I readiness map
| Topic | What the exam tests | What PM Mastery practice should force | Common trap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrum Theory, Values, and Empiricism | Whether you can apply transparency, inspection, adaptation, and Scrum values | Explain why the answer improves empirical control | Treating Scrum as a task-management process |
| Scrum Team and Accountabilities | Whether Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers accountabilities stay distinct | Identify who owns value, process effectiveness, and Increment creation | Letting managers, committees, or Scrum Masters take team ownership |
| Scrum Events and Timeboxes | Whether each event has the right purpose and outcome | Choose the action that preserves event intent | Turning events into approval or status ceremonies |
| Artifacts, Commitments, and Done | Whether Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done, and artifacts are understood precisely | Connect commitments to transparency and usable increments | Treating artifacts as documents instead of transparency tools |
| Applying Scrum in Practice | Whether you can make Scrum-consistent choices under pressure | Apply the Scrum Guide without adding extra roles or rules | Choosing familiar project-management behavior that Scrum does not define |
How to use the PSM I simulator efficiently
- Start with one Scrum domain at a time and run a focused drill.
- Review every miss until you can explain the exact Scrum principle behind the best answer.
- Move into mixed sets once you can switch between theory, roles, events, and artifacts without hesitation.
- Finish with timed runs to build speed for the 80-question pace.
Final 7-day PSM I practice sequence
| Timing | Practice focus | What to review after the set |
|---|---|---|
| Days 7-5 | One timed self-check plus drills in the weakest Scrum domains | Whether misses came from exact Scrum Guide recall or scenario application |
| Days 4-3 | Mixed sets with multiple-answer and true/false-style reasoning | Whether you can explain each selected and rejected option precisely |
| Days 2-1 | Light review of accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, and Done | Only recurring traps; avoid inventing extra Scrum rules late |
| Exam day | Short warm-up if useful | Read for Scrum accountability first, then choose the answer that preserves empiricism |
When PSM I practice is enough
If you can score above 75% on unseen mixed attempts and explain the Scrum Guide reason behind misses, you are likely ready to move toward the real assessment. For PSM I, do not confuse repeated-bank familiarity with readiness: the exam rewards precise Scrum understanding under time pressure, not recognition of familiar wording.
Web preview and premium practice
- Web/public preview: a smaller web set so you can validate the question style and explanation depth.
- Premium: interactive web-app practice with focused drills, mixed sets, timed mock exams, detailed explanations, and progress tracking across web and mobile.
PSM I Scrum accountability map
Use this map after a focused topic page, quick review, or mock exam to connect practice items to Scrum theory, accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, self-management, and empirical process control.
flowchart LR
S1["Scrum scenario or rule question"] --> S2
S2["Identify accountability event artifact or commitment"] --> S3
S3["Inspect transparency and team self-management issue"] --> S4
S4["Choose Scrum-consistent response"] --> S5
S5["Support adaptation and increment quality"] --> S6
S6["Reinforce empiricism and learning"]
Mini Glossary
- Scrum Master: Accountability focused on Scrum effectiveness, facilitation, coaching, and impediment removal.
- Product Owner: Accountability for maximizing product value through product goal and backlog decisions.
- Sprint: Fixed-length Scrum event that creates focus toward a sprint goal and potentially releasable increment.
- Increment: Usable product or solution result created through completed work.
- Built-in quality: Practices that prevent defects and keep work releasable throughout delivery.
In this section
- PSM I — Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Quick ReviewQuick Review for Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I): core Scrum accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, and common exam traps.
- PSM I — Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Study PlanPractical 7-, 14-, 30-, and 60/90-day study plan for Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), with daily practice, mock exams, and review.
- PSM I — Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Exam BlueprintPractical exam blueprint for candidates preparing for the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) exam.
- PSM I — Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Scenario Practice GuideLearn how to read PSM I Scrum scenarios, identify the decision point, and choose the most defensible answer.
- PSM I — Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Quick ReferenceCompact Scrum.org PSM I quick reference covering Scrum accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, empiricism, Scrum Master decisions, and common exam traps.
- PSM I: Scrum Theory, Values, and EmpiricismTry 10 focused PSM I questions on Scrum Theory, Values, and Empiricism, with answers and explanations, then continue with PM Mastery.
- PSM I: Scrum Team and AccountabilitiesTry 10 focused PSM I questions on Scrum Team and Accountabilities, with answers and explanations, then continue with PM Mastery.
- PSM I: Scrum Events and TimeboxesTry 10 focused PSM I questions on Scrum Events and Timeboxes, with answers and explanations, then continue with PM Mastery.
- PSM I: Artifacts, Commitments, and DoneTry 10 focused PSM I questions on Artifacts, Commitments, and Done, with answers and explanations, then continue with PM Mastery.
- PSM I: Applying Scrum in PracticeTry 10 focused PSM I questions on Applying Scrum in Practice, with answers and explanations, then continue with PM Mastery.
- Free PSM I Full-Length Practice Exam: 80 QuestionsTry 80 free PSM I questions across the exam domains, with answers and explanations, then continue in PM Mastery.
- PSM I — Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I Official ResourcesFind official PSM I resource types to verify, what to check before booking, and how to pair Scrum.org guidance with independent practice.