How difficult is PSM 1?

How difficult is PSM 1?

The Professional Scrum Master level I (PSM I) is an online, low-cost, lifetime certification provided by Scrum.org. It is well known for being quite challenging: 85% score is required for passing it, which is unusually high.

What is the pass mark for psm1?

85%
The PSM I assessment. The questions are a mix of multiple choice and true false. To pass you must score at minimum an 85%, which means you need to get 68 questions right or better to become certified. Scrum.org made the interesting decision to not require a class in order to take their assessments.

How do I prepare for PSM certification?

Preparation tips for the PSM 1 exam:

1. This is the most important tip.
2. Take the free practice tests on Scrum.org website to get a feel of the real exam.
3. Some organizations have the urge to deviate from the scrum guidelines as per their needs and that can be confusing when answering the questions.

How do I get PSM 1?

In order to get this certification, you first need to take a two day Scrum alliance training and pass the exam with at least an 80%. This exam is arranged by Scrum.org. No official training is required for this certification, but you need to achieve at least an 85% to pass the exam.

Is PSM hard to pass?

PSM Professional Scrum Master I Exam is considered to be a difficult assessment but the preparation and using Scrum Guide and taking the Open Assessments can help in passing the exam.

Is PSM exam proctored?

Test-Taking Environment The PSM requires no proctor attending the exam and one can take the test from their home with no one to verify their identity.

Can I take PSM exam without training?

Taking a course is not mandatory, and if you feel you already have the required level of Scrum knowledge, you can apply to write the PSM I Exam. However, undertaking the course will get you well prepared to pass the exam at your first attempt.

Is Scrum Guide enough to pass PSM 1?

It is not necessary for PSM 1, but if you are still not confident, read some books about Scrum and Scrum Mastery. Highly recommend to read “Scrum Pocket Guide”

Are there any scrum questions on PSM 1?

From the feedback of multiple PSM 1 holders, about 5 – 10% of the questions in the actual assessment are directly from the Scrum Open assessment. There are also questions directly from the Scrum Guide at the exam.

Are there correct answers to all the scrum questions?

No correct answers and explanations. There are 80 randomly selected questions (from the 80+ question base) and only 60 minutes. Try and get the feeling of the real assessment! If you are looking for more questions or want to clarify some weird Scrum topic, take a look at Scrum Questions page.

Who are the protected brands of Scrum.org?

Questions about the real exams and the quiz itself are answered at Quiz FAQ page. Professional Scrum™, Professional Scrum Master, PSM, PSM I, Professional Scrum Product Owner, PSPO, PSPO I, Scrum Open, Scaled Professional Scrum, Nexus, Nexus Guide, etc. are the protected brands of Scrum.org.

How to prepare for the PSM I test?

You can find other helpful information how to prepare for the PSM I Assessment in my blog post: How to become a certified Scrum Master. This quiz version is very similar to the real assessment. No correct answers and explanations. There are 80 randomly selected questions (from the 80+ question base) and only 60 minutes.