Professional Scrum Master Certification (PSM-I): Review & Practice Tests

Welcome to the Scrum Master Certification: Comprehensive Review & Practice Test, crafted meticulously by a certified Professional Scrum Master - II, Raghu Karanam. This unique resource offers two complete PSM-1 practice exams - our standout feature - alongside comprehensive coverage of essential Scrum topics. From principles and values to real-world scenarios, it's all here to deepen your understanding and prep you for certification.

What’s included?

1. Notes on Scrum guide for Quick revision.
2. Neatly presented tables for review of most important scrum topics.
3. Certification details
4. Exam tips and guides
5. 2 Sets of Practice questions containing 80 questions each for PSM-1 certification by scrum.org.
6. Additional notes to better understand Scrum Framework and competencies along with addtional resources.

Who am I?

I'm Raghu Karanam, a certified Professional Scrum Master - II (PSM-II). I currently work as a professional scrum master and I have built this template based on my learnings and certifications, aiming to help you prepare for the certification and understand the core of Scrum values. If you're up for a chat about anything Scrum or Agile, I'm always open for discussion. So, ready to embark on your Scrum journey? Let's dive in together!

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Example Practice Questions

1. What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?
   1. To inspect the product increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed
   2. To discuss what went well during the Sprint and what improvements can be made
   3. To replan the project
   4. To assign new tasks to the Development Team
   • Answer: a. To inspect the product increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed - The purpose of the Sprint Review is to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed.
2. The Product Owner is responsible for managing the Product Backlog.
   1. True
   2. False
   • Answer: True. This is one of the key roles of the Product Owner. They are in charge of creating, maintaining, and ordering the Product Backlog.
3. The Scrum value of "Courage" is essential because:
   1. It encourages team members to work longer hours
   2. It promotes tackling difficult conversations and tough issues
   3. It advocates for taking reckless risks
   4. It focuses on blaming team members for failures
   • Answer: b. "Courage" in Scrum is about facing difficult issues head-on, promoting open conversation, and daring to change.
4. Which of the following should be part of a Sprint Review? (Select all that apply)
   1. Discussion on what went well during the Sprint
   2. Discussion of what the team will do differently next Sprint
   3. Presentation of the Increment to Stakeholders
   4. Discussion of the Product Backlog as it stands
   • Answer: c, d. Explanation: Sprint review is a meeting to demonstrate the increment to the stakeholders and also a for product owner to present where the product backlog stands and adjust accordingly based on the feedback.

Have questions?

Please don't hesitate to reach out via email at karanamraghuvardhan12@gmail.com with any questions. I'll be happy to answer all your questions!