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1/10 · Scrum Team roles, accountabilities & theory
According to the Scrum Guide, Scrum is founded on which theoretical approach to managing complex, adaptive work?
APredictive process control based on fully detailed upfront requirements
BEmpiricism, informed by lean thinking
CSequential, phase-gated (waterfall) planning completed before work begins
DA command-and-control management theory directed by the Scrum Master
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2/10 · Scrum events & activities
According to the Scrum Guide (2020), what is the timebox for the Daily Scrum, and does it change with Sprint length?
AOne hour, so every Developer has time to give a detailed status update to the Scrum Master.
B15 minutes, regardless of the length of the Sprint.
CThere is no fixed timebox; the Scrum Master sets the duration based on team size.
D15 minutes for a one-week Sprint, scaling up to 60 minutes for a one-month Sprint.
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3/10 · Scrum Master core competencies
According to the Scrum Guide (2020), the Scrum Master is best described as a:
ARequirements secretary who records whatever the Product Owner dictates.
BProject manager who assigns tasks to Developers to keep the Sprint on schedule.
CSenior developer who makes the final call on technical disputes within the Sprint.
DTrue leader who serves the Scrum Team and the larger organization.
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4/10 · Service to the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and Organization
According to the Scrum Guide (2020), the Scrum Master is described as a 'true leader who serves' the Scrum Team, the Product Owner, and the organization. What does this description primarily emphasize about the accountability?
AThe Scrum Master directs the Developers' daily work to ensure Sprint commitments are met.
BThe Scrum Master owns the Product Backlog and sets its order when the Product Owner is unavailable.
CThe Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide and helps everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, leading through service rather than positional authority.
DThe Scrum Master reports team performance metrics to senior management to justify the team's existence.
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5/10 · Scrum Team roles, accountabilities & theory
The Scrum Guide identifies three pillars that uphold every implementation of empirical process control. Which set correctly names them?
ATransparency, Inspection, and Adaptation
BSprint Planning, Daily Scrum, and Sprint Review
CCommitment, Courage, and Respect
DPlanning, Execution, and Review
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6/10 · Scrum events & activities
For a one-month Sprint, what is the maximum timebox for Sprint Planning per the Scrum Guide (2020)?
AEight hours.
BFour hours.
CThere is no maximum; Sprint Planning continues until the Sprint Backlog is fully detailed.
DTwo hours are added cumulatively for each week of the Sprint's duration, at the Scrum Master's discretion.
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7/10 · Scrum Master core competencies
Which statement most accurately distinguishes 'facilitation' from 'teaching' as core Scrum Master competencies?
AFacilitation and teaching are the same activity, only performed at different points in the Sprint.
BFacilitation is used only with the Product Owner, while teaching is used only with the Development Team.
CFacilitation helps a group reach its own outcome through a structured, neutral process; teaching transfers specific knowledge or skills to individuals.
DFacilitation always requires the Scrum Master to stay completely silent, while teaching requires constant talking.
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8/10 · Service to the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and Organization
A Scrum Team consistently defers refactoring and skips automated test maintenance to hit Sprint Goals faster. Over several Sprints, what is the most likely direct impact of this unmanaged technical debt?
ASprint velocity permanently increases because less time is spent on non-functional work.
BThe cost and risk of making future changes rises, and the team's ability to produce a usable Increment each Sprint is threatened.
CThe Definition of Done automatically expands to compensate for the shortcuts taken.
DTechnical debt has no bearing on the Sprint Goal or the Increment as long as functional acceptance criteria are met.
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9/10 · Scrum Team roles, accountabilities & theory · hard
The Scrum Guide states the Product Owner is one person, not a committee. Which best explains the rationale behind this requirement?
AThe Scrum Guide requires exactly one person per accountability so that overall Scrum Team size stays within a single Sprint's capacity
BIt allows the Product Owner to also serve as the team's sole technical decision maker regarding how the Increment is built
CSplitting ordering authority for the Product Backlog across multiple people creates conflicting priorities and obscures accountability for maximizing value, slowing decisive Product Backlog management
DA single Product Owner more easily satisfies legal contract requirements common in fixed-price agreements
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10/10 · Scrum Team roles, accountabilities & theory · hard
Two stakeholders each insist their own feature request must be top priority for the next Sprint, and each separately gets informal agreement from different Developers to work on their request first. According to the Scrum Guide, what should happen?
AThe Scrum Master should decide priority since the Product Owner cannot attend every Daily Scrum
BBoth stakeholders should bring their requests to the Product Owner, who alone decides Product Backlog order, and any Developer commitments made outside that process are not binding
CThe Developers should hold a vote among themselves to decide which stakeholder's request takes precedence
DBoth features should be added to the Sprint Backlog since Developers already agreed informally to each
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CSM® practice — FAQ
Is CSM® harder than PSM I?
Generally no — CSM follows a mandatory instructor-led course, includes two attempts and needs 74% (37/50), while PSM I is self-study with a single paid attempt at 85%. The course requirement is CSM's real gate.
Do I need a course before the CSM® test?
Yes — a course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (16h in person / 14h live-online) is mandatory; the online test unlocks only afterwards.
How do I renew CSM®?
Every two years: earn 20 SEUs through qualifying learning activities and pay a $100 renewal fee.
How many questions is the CSM® exam and how long is it?
50 multiple-choice questions, open book, in 60 minutes — taken online after completing a CSM course from a Certified Scrum Trainer.
What is the passing score for CSM®?
The passing score is 74% — 37 out of 50 questions. Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic practice exams before booking.
What is the CSM® pass rate?
Scrum Alliance does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
What are the CSM® eligibility requirements?
Completion of a CSM course from a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer is required — 16 hours in person or 14 hours live-online. No self-study path exists.
How much does CSM® cost?
The course (set by each trainer, commonly ~$250–1,500+ depending on region and format) includes the exam, two attempts and a 2-year Scrum Alliance membership. Additional retakes cost $25.
How long should I study for CSM®?
For most candidates, the 14–16-hour course itself; attentive participants typically pass right after it. What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
Does the CSM® certification need recertification?
Every 2 years — 20 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) plus a $100 renewal fee.
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