This exam is for professionals who have completed a CSM course and wish to formalize their knowledge of the Scrum framework. Passing the exam is the final step to earning the Certified ScrumMaster credential, demonstrating your ability to guide a team using Agile principles.
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Q1. What are the three pillars that uphold every implementation of empirical process control, as stated in the Scrum Guide?
A. Commitment, Focus, and Respect
B. Planning, Execution, and Delivery
C. Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation
D. Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
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✓ Answer: C. Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation
The Scrum Guide explicitly states that empiricism asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed. It is built upon the three pillars of Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.
Q2. A Developer is hesitant to admit that a task is more complex than initially estimated, fearing it will reflect poorly on them. Which Scrum Value is most directly challenged by this hesitation?
A. Focus
B. Respect
C. Commitment
D. Courage
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✓ Answer: D. Courage
The Scrum Value of Courage is needed for team members to be transparent about challenges and to have difficult conversations for the good of the team and the product.
Q3. Within a single Scrum Team, how are specialized skills like testing, architecture, or user experience design handled?
A. There are no sub-teams or hierarchies; the Developers as a unit possess all required skills.
B. By forming temporary sub-teams for each specific skill required during a Sprint.
C. The Scrum Master assigns individuals to tasks based on their specialized titles.
D. These skills are typically outsourced to other teams within the organization.
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✓ Answer: A. There are no sub-teams or hierarchies; the Developers as a unit possess all required skills.
The Scrum Guide is explicit: there are no sub-teams or hierarchies within a Scrum Team. The Developers are cross-functional, meaning as a whole they have all the skills needed to create an Increment.
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The real Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): format
How many questions are in the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)?
The real Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) has 50 questions and lasts 60 minutes. Our mock uses 50 questions in 60 minutes.
What is the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 74% (37 out of 50 questions). Our mock marks you at 37 out of 50, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) cost?
Real exam fee: £600-£1200 (includes mandatory 2-day training and exam). Resit fee: $25 USD (after two free attempts). Rebooking after a fail: Two free attempts within 90 days. Subsequent attempts available upon paying $25 USD.
How hard is it
How hard is the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)?
Difficulty: Moderate; manageable for those who actively participate in training and study the Scrum Guide, but challenging for those relying solely on memorization or real-world habits.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)?
Applying real-world company habits instead of the official Scrum Guide framework.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Scrum Alliance.