Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Practice Exam

The Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification validates your understanding of the core principles and practices of the Scrum framework for agile project management. Earning this credential demonstrates your ability to guide and support Scrum Teams in effectively delivering projects through iterative cycles.

Who Should Take This Exam?

• Project Managers: Transitioning to agile methodologies and leading Scrum Teams.
• Scrum Masters: Formalizing their knowledge of Scrum and becoming more effective team facilitators.
• Product Owners: Gaining a deeper understanding of Scrum to prioritize product backlogs and collaborate with Scrum Teams.
• Developers and Testers: Working within Scrum Teams and improving their understanding of the Scrum framework.
• Anyone New to Agile: Building a solid foundation in Scrum principles and practices.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CSM exam. However, familiarity with Scrum concepts would be beneficial.  Many CSM training providers recommend attending a CSM course before attempting the exam, as these courses offer a structured learning experience and can significantly improve your chances of passing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and Facilitate Scrum Teams: Effectively guide Scrum Teams through the Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
• Enhance Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and self-organizing environment within Scrum Teams.
• Manage Product Backlogs: Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize product backlogs.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and address roadblocks that hinder the progress of the Scrum Team.
• Promote Agile Values: Champion the core values of Scrum (transparency, inspection, and adaptation) within project teams.

Exam Details

• Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions (50 questions)
• Delivery Method: Online proctored exam
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Passing Score: A minimum score of 37 out of 50 questions (74%) is required to pass.

Course Outline

The important topics covered in this exam are:

Module Information - 1

• The history of Agile

Module Information - 2

• Introduction to Scrum
• Planning & estimation
• Roles & responsibilities
• Ceremonies
• Articrafts
• Assimilation of Scrum
• Meetings in Scrum
• Summarizing exercise