PSM I Exam Pattern & Format — Questions, Duration & Passing Score

What the PSM I exam looks like

PSM I validates a deep, precise understanding of the Scrum framework straight from the Scrum Guide — accountabilities, events, artifacts and the empirical foundations of Scrum.

PSM I exam at a glance

Certifying body	Scrum.org
Number of questions	80
Time allowed	60 minutes (1h)
Question format	Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more), True / false
Scoring	Fixed pass mark of 85%.
Open / closed book	Closed book

PSM I syllabus & domain weighting

How the 80 questions are distributed across the exam content outline.

Scrum Theory & Empiricism20%≈ 16 Q

Scrum Team & Accountabilities25%≈ 20 Q

Scrum Events25%≈ 20 Q

Scrum Artifacts & Commitments20%≈ 16 Q

Definition of Done & Delivery10%≈ 8 Q

Question types on PSM I

Single best answer (multiple choice)
Multiple response (choose two or more)
True / false

How PSM I is scored

Scrum.org PSM I requires 85% (68/80) to pass — one of the higher bars in the industry.

How to prepare for PSM I

1
Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above — the heaviest domain (Scrum Team & Accountabilities) carries the most marks.
2
Practice timed questions
Rehearse at exam pace — 0.8 minutes per question on average.
3
Master the question types
Get comfortable with single best answer (multiple choice), multiple response (choose two or more), true / false before test day.
4
Take full mock exams
Sit at least a few full-length, timed mocks and review every explanation until your weak domains are green.

PSM I exam pattern — FAQ

How many questions are on the PSM I exam?＋

The PSM I exam has 80 questions.

How long is the PSM I exam?＋

You get 60 minutes (1h) to complete the PSM I exam.

What is the passing score for PSM I?＋

Scrum.org PSM I requires 85% (68/80) to pass — one of the higher bars in the industry.

What question types are on the PSM I exam?＋

Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more), True / false.

What topics does the PSM I exam cover?＋

Scrum Theory & Empiricism (20%); Scrum Team & Accountabilities (25%); Scrum Events (25%); Scrum Artifacts & Commitments (20%); Definition of Done & Delivery (10%).