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PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER I (PSM I) PRACTICE EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | COMPLETE EXAM-STYLE
QUESTIONS | 100% VERIFIED – DETAILED RATIONALES – PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
1. A software development organization has recently adopted Scrum
after years of using a traditional waterfall methodology. During the first
Sprint, management attempts to assign daily tasks directly to
Developers, frequently changes Sprint priorities, and requests
additional work outside the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Master recognizes
that these actions are reducing transparency, interrupting focus, and
preventing the Scrum Team from becoming self-managing. According to
the Scrum Guide, what should the Scrum Master do first?
A. Coach the organization and stakeholders on Scrum roles,
accountabilities, and the importance of protecting the Scrum Team's
ability to self-manage.
B. Allow management to continue directing the Developers because
leadership has final authority.
C. Cancel the Sprint immediately and restart planning.
D. Assign work individually to Developers to improve productivity.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One of the Scrum Master's primary responsibilities is
coaching the organization in Scrum adoption and protecting the
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team's self-management while promoting transparency and
adherence to Scrum principles.
2. What is the primary purpose of Scrum?
A. To eliminate all project risks.
B. To provide a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and
organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex
problems.
C. To replace project management.
D. To guarantee successful software delivery.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scrum is a lightweight framework for developing adaptive
solutions to complex problems while delivering value.
3. Who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting
from the work of the Scrum Team?
A. Scrum Master
B. Stakeholders
C. Product Owner
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D. Project Manager
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing product
value.
4. Who is responsible for establishing the Sprint Goal during Sprint
Planning?
A. Scrum Master
B. Developers
C. Stakeholders
D. The entire Scrum Team, with the Product Owner and Developers
collaborating.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Scrum Team collaboratively establishes the Sprint Goal
during Sprint Planning.
5. Which Scrum role is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in
the Scrum Guide?
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A. Scrum Master
B. Product Owner
C. Developers
D. Project Sponsor
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Scrum Master ensures Scrum is understood and
enacted.
6. Which Scrum accountability manages the Product Backlog?
A. Developers
B. Product Owner
C. Scrum Master
D. Stakeholders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Product Owner manages and orders the Product
Backlog.
PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER I (PSM I) PRACTICE EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | COMPLETE EXAM-STYLE
QUESTIONS | 100% VERIFIED – DETAILED RATIONALES – PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
1. A software development organization has recently adopted Scrum
after years of using a traditional waterfall methodology. During the first
Sprint, management attempts to assign daily tasks directly to
Developers, frequently changes Sprint priorities, and requests
additional work outside the Sprint Goal. The Scrum Master recognizes
that these actions are reducing transparency, interrupting focus, and
preventing the Scrum Team from becoming self-managing. According to
the Scrum Guide, what should the Scrum Master do first?
A. Coach the organization and stakeholders on Scrum roles,
accountabilities, and the importance of protecting the Scrum Team's
ability to self-manage.
B. Allow management to continue directing the Developers because
leadership has final authority.
C. Cancel the Sprint immediately and restart planning.
D. Assign work individually to Developers to improve productivity.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One of the Scrum Master's primary responsibilities is
coaching the organization in Scrum adoption and protecting the
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team's self-management while promoting transparency and
adherence to Scrum principles.
2. What is the primary purpose of Scrum?
A. To eliminate all project risks.
B. To provide a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and
organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex
problems.
C. To replace project management.
D. To guarantee successful software delivery.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scrum is a lightweight framework for developing adaptive
solutions to complex problems while delivering value.
3. Who is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting
from the work of the Scrum Team?
A. Scrum Master
B. Stakeholders
C. Product Owner
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D. Project Manager
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing product
value.
4. Who is responsible for establishing the Sprint Goal during Sprint
Planning?
A. Scrum Master
B. Developers
C. Stakeholders
D. The entire Scrum Team, with the Product Owner and Developers
collaborating.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Scrum Team collaboratively establishes the Sprint Goal
during Sprint Planning.
5. Which Scrum role is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in
the Scrum Guide?
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A. Scrum Master
B. Product Owner
C. Developers
D. Project Sponsor
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Scrum Master ensures Scrum is understood and
enacted.
6. Which Scrum accountability manages the Product Backlog?
A. Developers
B. Product Owner
C. Scrum Master
D. Stakeholders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Product Owner manages and orders the Product
Backlog.
