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Scrum.org PSM I Study Guide

Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Scrum.org's Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) shows a fundamental level of Scrum mastery: you understand Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide 2020 and how to apply it in Scrum Teams. It covers understanding and applying the Scrum framework, developing people and teams, and managing products with agility. The exam has 80 questions in 60 minutes, you need 85% to pass, and the certification does not expire.

  • Exam code PSM I
  • 3 focus area groups
  • 80 questions

This guide is free, with no sign-up. It explains every Scrum.org PSM I exam topic in plain English, one chapter at a time. Read them in order or jump straight to the topic you need.

  • 3chapters
  • 10topics
  • 6diagrams and exhibits
  • 33 minfast track
Start with Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework
  • Every topic follows the same simple pattern: what it is, how it works, common mistakes
  • Diagrams and real command output where a picture explains it best
  • Exam tips and worked subnetting and IPv6 practice, with answers

Chapters

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1Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework5 topics · 18 min fast trackEmpiricism, the Scrum Values, the Scrum Team, the five events, the three artifacts and the Definition of Done.
  1. 1Empiricism and the Scrum Values3 min
  2. 2The Scrum Team and Its Accountabilities4 min
  3. 3The Sprint and Sprint Planning3 min
  4. 4Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective4 min
  5. 5Artifacts, Commitments and the Definition of Done4 min
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2Developing People and Teams2 topics · 6 min fast trackSelf-managing teams, facilitation and coaching, and how a Scrum Master helps a team grow.
  1. 1Self-Managing Teams3 min
  2. 2Facilitation and Coaching3 min
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3Managing Products with Agility3 topics · 9 min fast trackProduct value, stakeholders and customers, Product Backlog management and release planning.
  1. 1Product Value, Stakeholders and Customers3 min
  2. 2Product Backlog Management3 min
  3. 3Forecasting and Release Planning3 min
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The full Scrum.org PSM I question bank has 811 questions, with timed practice exams and an explanation for every answer.

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