Question 1

What is PSM?

Accepted Answer

The term "Professional Scrum Master," or PSM for short, refers to the position of facilitator for an agile development team. The fundamental ideas of the Scrum Methodology enable a team to quickly handle tasks and circumstances and self-organize. A Professional Scrum Master's (PSM) job is to successfully lead and facilitate a Scrum team by applying Scrum best practices, tools, and skill sets to achieve success.

Question 2

How to study for PSM?

Accepted Answer

Here are some pointers to help you prepare for the PSM certification:

Read the Scrum guide. Whenever you have a tricky question, you can refer to it. It is 16 pages long and can help clear up the Scrum concepts.
Take the Open Assessments provided from the Scrum.org until you are able to get 100% in all the tests. You can also take the Product Owner open assessment that will prepare you to solve complex questions that might be asked during the exam.
Search for a professional Scrum community and join it. You will be able to find explanations for any questions that you might have. Check out the discussions on Scrum.org.
Take a paid Scrum Master training from KnowledgeHut. They will help you with any confusing or difficult questions that you might have.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites to attend the PSM training?

Accepted Answer

There are no prerequisites for attending the PSM Training.

Question 4

What is the difficulty level of the PSM I exam?

Accepted Answer

The PSM test is simple to pass and is open-book. Our focus is on helping you pass the exam on your first try, which is why we offer extensive coaching and exam preparation activities.

Question 5

How long does it take to receive PSM I exam results?

Accepted Answer

You will get your results immediately after you attempt the exam.

Question 6

After how many days will I receive the PSM certification?

Accepted Answer

Your results are accessible online as soon as you finish the online test, and if you pass, you can receive the PSM certification.

Question 7

Do I need to renew my PSM certification?

Accepted Answer

No, the Professional Scrum Master Certification is valid for a lifelong time period and thus does not require you to renew the same.

Question 8

If I fail, can I apply for a re-evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The PSM I exam will not be reevaluated. But if you don't pass, you can retake the test for free within 14 days of getting the key.

Question 9

Do you provide a course completion certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate on completing the course.

Question 10

What is the process to get PSM certification?

Accepted Answer

The process to earn the certification is to undertake the PSM Certification course and successfully pass the Professional Scrum Master certification examination. Following are the steps to get PSM certification easily:

Step1 : 16 hrs of high-quality training by KnowledgeHut

Attend 14-16hrs of intensive training delivered by PSTs

Step2: Get your exam access code

On successful completion of the PSM training, scrum.org will email you the password for exam access.

Step3: Practice Free Sample tests

Start preparing with our free mock tests

Step4: Attempt the online exam

Attempt the 1-hour online open-book exam consisting of 80 questions that include MCQs,MAQs, True/False questions

Step5: Get the PSM certification from Scrum.org

Scrum.org provides the PSM certification with lifetime validity once you pass the PSM assessment with a minimum score of 85%

Embark on your journey as a certified Professional Scrum Master

Question 11

Who provides PSM I certification?

Accepted Answer

Scrum.org, a well-known organization that helps professionals, leaders, and organizations adopt agile by understanding its principles, methods, and values, offers the PSM I certification.

Question 12

What is the PSM I exam pattern, duration, passing score and cost?

Accepted Answer

The PSM certification exam (also referred to as assessment) is an online, open-book exam. The format is:

80 Questions
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False
Duration: 1 hour
Pass mark: 85%
Practice Assessment: Scrum Developer Open

The exam costs $150 USD per attempt, which includes a free Credly digital credential. The certification has lifetime validity and no annual renewal fee is required.

Question 13

Within how many days I must take the exam after completing the course?

Accepted Answer

You will get a unique password from Scrum.org after completing the PSM Course. This password is only good for one attempt and leads to the exact page where you can take the exam. It has no expiration date.

Question 14

Do I need any membership to pass the PSM I exam?

Accepted Answer

No membership is required to pass the PSM 1 exam.

Question 15

How many times can I attempt if I fail the PSM exam?

Accepted Answer

You will be eligible for a free second attempt at taking the PSM test if, after attending the course, you attempt it within 14 days and do not score at least 85%. You are allowed as many attempts as you need, but you will need to pay the required amount each time.

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