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Everything needed to plan for the PSM I (PSM I) exam: number of questions, time limit, passing score, and the official domain weightings. For the domain checklist, see the PSM I study guide. For a week-by-week plan, see the PSM I study plan.
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PSM I (PSM I) is a Foundational level Scrum.org certification exam with 80 questions in 60 minutes (last checked 2026-10-19), requiring 85% to pass. It covers 5 domains: The Scrum Team (30%); Scrum Events (25%); Scrum Artifacts & Commitments (20%); Scrum Theory & Values (15%); Applying Scrum (10%).
Exam code
PSM I
Questions
80
Time limit
60 min
Passing score
85%
Official domains
5
Level
Foundational
Provider
Scrum.org
Practice questions
300+ on CertStud
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| The Scrum Team | 30% | Accountabilities and responsibilities of the Scrum Team members |
| Scrum Events | 25% | Purpose, timebox, and outcomes of each Scrum event |
| Scrum Artifacts & Commitments | 20% | Artifacts and their commitments that maximize transparency |
| Scrum Theory & Values | 15% | Understanding empiricism, the three pillars, and the five Scrum values |
| Applying Scrum | 10% | Practical application of Scrum in real-world scenarios |
Percentages reflect published official domain weightings. Prerequisite knowledge and current scoring rules are confirmed on the Scrum.org exam page before booking.
The PSM I figure on file is 80 questions. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with Scrum.org before you book.
The PSM I time limit on file is 60 minutes. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with Scrum.org before you book.
The PSM I exam requires 85% to pass. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with Scrum.org before you book.
The PSM I exam covers 5 official domains: Scrum Theory & Values (15%), The Scrum Team (30%), Scrum Events (25%), Scrum Artifacts & Commitments (20%), Applying Scrum (10%).
The Scrum Team carries the heaviest weighting on the PSM I exam at 30% of the exam. Accountabilities and responsibilities of the Scrum Team members
PSM I is the exam code for PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I), a Foundational level Scrum.org certification exam covering 5 domains.
The PSM I passing figure on file is 85%. Plan for 80 questions across 60 minutes, weighted by domain: 30% The Scrum Team, 25% Scrum Events, 20% Scrum Artifacts & Commitments, 15% Scrum Theory & Values, 10% Applying Scrum. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with Scrum.org before you book.
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