Scrum.org Certification
Professional Scrum Masterโข I Study Guide
Everything you need to pass: exam domains, study strategy, and day-by-day preparation plans.
info Exam at a Glance
1050
Questions
60min
Time Limit
85%
To Pass
0.1min
Per Question
bar_chart Where the Questions Come From
Domains ranked by question count. Start with the top ones, they carry the most weight.
Where to start: The top 3 domains usually cover 40-60% of your exam. Nail those first, then work your way down.
The rest of the guide is locked
Study strategy, day-by-day plans, exam day tips, and FAQ.
school How to Study for Professional Scrum Masterโข I
A simple 5-step plan that works. Follow it in order.
Know your domains
Look at the domain breakdown above. The heavier domains get more questions on the real exam. Start there.
Go one topic at a time
Pick a domain, study it end to end, then move to the next. Jumping around wastes time.
Practice with real questions
Start untimed to learn. Then switch to timed mode once you are comfortable.
Read the explanations
Do not just memorize answers. Read why each option is right or wrong.
Simulate the real exam
Take a full timed mock exam. No distractions, no pausing. Review everything you got wrong.
calendar_month Pick a Study Schedule
Three options depending on how much time you have. Each one covers all 1050 questions.
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Day 1
903 Q
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Day 2
147 Q
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Core Foundations
672 Q
Build your base knowledge
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Advanced Topics
231 Q
Deepen understanding
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Applied Scenarios
147 Q
Connect concepts
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Practice & Review
0 Q
Identify weak spots
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Final Simulation
0 Q
Exam readiness check
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Orientation & Fundamentals
672 Q
Get oriented, start strong
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Core Topics Deep Dive
231 Q
Master the essentials
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Intermediate Concepts
147 Q
Build complexity
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Advanced Scenarios
0 Q
Apply knowledge
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Cross-Topic Review
0 Q
Connect the dots
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Weak Area Intensive
0 Q
Target your gaps
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Final Exam Simulation
0 Q
Prove you are ready
tips_and_updates On Exam Day
Pace yourself
60 min, 1050 questions. About 0.1 min each. Flag hard ones, come back later.
Know your target
You need 85% to pass. That is 893 correct out of 1050. You do not need perfect.
Work smart
Eliminate wrong answers first. If unsure between two, go with your first instinct. Flag anything you want to revisit.
Stay cool
You prepared for this. If a section feels hard, that is normal. Breathe, stay focused, keep moving.
help Common Questions
How many questions are on the Professional Scrum Masterโข I? expand_more
1050 questions, 60 minutes. That gives you roughly 0.1 minutes per question.
What score do I need to pass? expand_more
85%. You need at least 893 out of 1050 correct.
What is the best way to prepare? expand_more
Start with free practice questions to see where you stand. Use the study guide to fill gaps. Take timed mock exams until you consistently hit the pass score.
Are these questions like the real exam? expand_more
Yes. Same format, same difficulty, same topic distribution. We update the question bank when the exam changes.
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