Review a compact Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) cheat sheet for Scrum theory, accountabilities, events, artifacts, Done, self-management, and empiricism traps.
Use this PSM I cheat sheet to review exact Scrum Guide logic before mixed practice. PSM I questions reward precise Scrum reasoning: empiricism, accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, self-management, and Done.
| Item | PSM I cue |
|---|---|
| Provider | Scrum.org |
| Exam | Professional Scrum Master I |
| Format focus | 80 questions in 60 minutes |
| Practice behavior | choose the Scrum answer that preserves empiricism, accountabilities, event purpose, artifact transparency, and Done |
| PM Mastery status | live practice available |
| Area | What to know | Common trap |
|---|---|---|
| Scrum theory | transparency, inspection, adaptation, values, and empirical control | treating Scrum as a delivery process with fixed steps |
| Accountabilities | Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Team | adding roles outside Scrum to solve accountability confusion |
| Events | purpose, participants, timing, and outcomes of each event | turning events into reporting meetings |
| Artifacts and commitments | Product Backlog/Product Goal, Sprint Backlog/Sprint Goal, Increment/Definition of Done | confusing artifact ownership and commitment intent |
| Done and Increment | usable Increment, shared Definition of Done, quality, and transparency | counting unfinished work as done because effort was spent |
| Self-management | Developers choose how to do work and adapt the plan | assigning tasks or having managers direct the Sprint |
When you miss a PSM I item, rewrite the Scrum Guide rule in your own words and identify which Scrum element the distractor distorted. Move to mixed timed sets only after event purpose, accountabilities, artifacts, and commitments feel automatic.