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Q1. According to the Scrum Guide, Scrum is founded on which two underlying philosophies?
A. Empiricism and lean thinking
B. Waterfall and Six Sigma
C. Empiricism and predictive planning
D. Agile manifesto and Kanban
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✓ Answer: A. Empiricism and lean thinking
The Scrum Guide states Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Empiricism asserts knowledge comes from experience, and lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on essentials. Waterfall and predictive planning are the opposite of what Scrum relies on.
Q2. A stakeholder wants a specific feature built next Sprint and approaches a Developer directly, bypassing the Product Backlog. What does the Scrum Guide say should happen?
A. The Developers should add the feature to the Sprint Backlog immediately
B. The Scrum Master should approve or reject the feature
C. The Developers should direct the stakeholder to the Product Owner, who manages Product Backlog content and order
D. The stakeholder should raise it at the next Sprint Review only
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✓ Answer: C. The Developers should direct the stakeholder to the Product Owner, who manages Product Backlog content and order
The Product Owner alone is accountable for Product Backlog management, including what goes into it and its order, so all such requests should be channelled through the Product Owner. Developers acting on side requests outside the Product Backlog undermines a single source of prioritised work.
Q3. A Scrum Master notices the Developers have stopped holding a structured three-questions format for their Daily Scrum and instead just talk freely about the plan for the day. What should the Scrum Master do?
A. Insist the three-questions format is restored immediately, since it is mandated by the Scrum Guide
B. Cancel the Daily Scrum until the team agrees to follow the original format
C. Escalate to the Product Owner to enforce a single approved structure
D. Allow it, since the Scrum Guide only requires the event to focus on progress toward the Sprint Goal, not a specific format
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✓ Answer: D. Allow it, since the Scrum Guide only requires the event to focus on progress toward the Sprint Goal, not a specific format
The Scrum Guide describes one example structure (three questions) but explicitly allows teams to choose whatever structure works, as long as the event focuses on progress toward the Sprint Goal and produces an actionable plan. The Scrum Master should coach the team, not force a specific format.
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Who has to sit the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Who needs a Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)?
No formal prerequisites; recommended for Scrum Masters, aspiring Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Developers, Product Owners, managers, and anyone interested in Scrum.
The real Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I): format
How many questions are in the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)?
The real Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) has 80 questions and lasts 60 minutes. Our mock uses 80 questions in 60 minutes.
What is the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 85%. Our mock marks you at 68 out of 80, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) cost?
Real exam fee: £150. Resit fee: £150. Rebooking after a fail: Immediate, or within 14 days for a free second attempt if a Scrum.org course was attended.
How hard is it
What is the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: Approximately 65-71% for US test-takers; around 40% for international candidates. Global average is approximately 80%. Difficulty: Moderately challenging.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)?
Time pressure: 80 questions in 60 minutes, allowing only 45 seconds per question.
Misinterpreting precise wording in the Scrum Guide, such as 'must' versus 'should'.
Figures for the real exam from simpliaxis.com, thinklouder.com, scrum.org, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I): common questions
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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.org.