CSM Practice Test 2023: Certified Scrum Master Certification

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• Be prepared for the real test and pass it

• Move on to the next step towards your goal

• Avoid failing the real test

• Experience the look and feel, and the time limit of the real test

• Learn all the official test topics, and the concept behind each test question and answer

• Know which topics you need more reviewing on

Scrum Master certification and skill is well in demand in most of the biggest companies you can find.  Agile is used by many prestigious companies.

The real test is 60 minutes long.  It has 50 questions.  You need to score at least 74% to pass the test.  These practice tests are of the same nature.  After taking a practice test, you can view your score per category, and identify which topics you need to review more on.

About The Real Test

The CSM (Certified Scrum Master) Certification is managed by Scrum Alliance.

Study Material

It will help to study "The Scrum Guide" booklet written by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, to prepare for the real test.  It has only 14 pages and discuss the concepts surrounding Scrum.

How To Pass CSM Exam

1.  Study the The Scrum Guide, or take a Scrum Master course.

2.  Take our Practice Test 1.  Review the results.  Study each question.  Learn why the answers are correct and why they are wrong.  Review the topics that you are weak on, based on the results of the test.

3.  Repeat #2 above, using Practice Test 2.

4.  At this point, you should have identified the remaining, if any, weakness you have.  Study them.

5.  Sleep at least 8 hours before the test.  Take the test earlier in the day so that your mind is not occupied with other matters.

6.  Take a coffee or something, to help you be more alert during the test.

7.  Come back here and share with us the good news!

We have a few free test questions (no registration required) at our itestscrum website.

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Here are some frequently asked questions related to CSM.

1. Is the CSM exam hard?

   
   

   The Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master Certification exam is based on The Scrum Guide. You can get yourself familiar with the concepts in that book and you should be ok.

   
   

2. How do I prepare for CSM test?

   
   

   You can refer to the 'How To Pass CSM Exam' section above.

   
   

3. What is the passing score for CSM?

   
   

   You need to score at least 74% to pass the test.

   
   

4. Is CSM test open book?

   
   

   Yes, it is open book.

   
   

   You take the exam online, and anywhere you prefer (on your personal computer, etc.)

   
   

5. Is CSM harder than PMP?

   
   

   They have different topics involved. The PMP has a lot more topic in it that the Scrum Master Certification exam.

   
   

6. Is CSM easy to pass?

   
   

   You have to familiarize yourself with the concepts in The Scrum Guide. If you are familiar with it, you should be fine.

   
   

7. How much is CSM salary?

   
   

   A Scrum Master sometimes make around 120,000 US$ annually.

   
   

8. Can I give CSM exam without training?

   
   

   No, you cant. It is required to attend a training before taking the exam.

   
   

9. Is a CSM Cert worth it?

   
   

   Yes, it is worth it. You will know more about Scrum, and will be able to apply it at your workplace.

   
   

10. Does CSM certification increase salary?

    
    

    Yes, it can increase your salary. CSM certification demonstrates your familiarity with being a Scrum Master.

    
    

11. How long does it take to pass CSM?

    
    

    It depends on your currently level of knowledge or experience in Scrum. If you are new to Scrum, you might need 1 week or 40 hours to prepare for it. If you have been using Scrum for some time, probably a day will do.

    
    

12. How long does it take to study for CSM?

    
    

    It depends on your currently level of knowledge or experience in Scrum. If you are new to Scrum, you might need 1 week or 40 hours to prepare for it. If you have been using Scrum for some time, probably a day will do.

    
    

13. Does CSM Cert expire?

    
    

    Yes, the CSM cert does expire. It expires after 2 years. You can renew it when that time comes.

    
    

14. How long is a CSM Cert good for?

    
    

    The CSM cert expires after 2 years. You can renew it when that time comes.

    
    

15. Is Scrum Master a hard job?

    
    

    You have to familiarize yourself with the concepts in The Scrum Guide. If you are familiar with it, you should be fine.

    
    

16. How much is a CSM exam?

    
    

    The CSM exam costs around 1000 US$ (including the required training).

    
    

17. Is it hard to become a Scrum Master?

    
    

    The exam will need around 40 hours of preparation. It will be shorter if you have a Scrum background.

    
    

    Being a Scrum Master needs the familiarity on the Scrum principles and concepts. If you are happy and comfortable in implementing the Scrum Master role responsibilities (which includes removing team impediments, keeping the team following the Scrum practices, etc.), you probably would find it interesting, motivating and inspiring, instead of being hard.

    
    

18. How many people have a CSM?

    
    

    As of 2023, there would be much more than a million CSMs. The number is growing at an increasing pace because Scrum is getting adopted to more and more companies, big and small.

    
    

19. What is the next step after CSM?

    
    

    You can go ahead and apply your newly earned skill at your workplace.

    
    

    Scrum Alliance has a few other certificates if you are interested in advancing your Scrum skills further.

    
    

20. How many times can I take the CSM exam?

    
    

    You usually will get a free retake if you fail the exam.

    
    

    It also expires every 2 years.

    
    

21. Who pays Scrum Master most?

    
    

    Bigger companies will pay higher (e.g. JP Morgan, Citibank, IBM, Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, etc.).

    
    

22. Are Scrum Masters paid well?

    
    

    Yes, they are.

    
    

    You have to find companies (there are many, in thousands or more) which recognizes Scrum as a valuable addition to their processes.

    
    

23. Where do Scrum Masters make the most money?

    
    

    Bigger companies will pay higher.  You have to check the company profile and do a research (e.g. networking, job sites, ask recruiters), on how wide Scrum is used in the company and the compensation range. 

    
    

24. Is CSM a good career?

    
    

    Yes, it is. It is very valuable and a definite requirement in some institutions who have seen the great benefits of using Scrum in their organization.

    
    

25. What does a CSM do day to day?

    
    

    A CSM keeps the team following Scrum practices, helps remove impediments, host stand-up meetings, etc.

    
    

26. How many hours does a CSM work?

    
    

    A CSM can probably spend 15 hours a week on a project. He can handle more than 1 project at a time.

    
    

27. Who gets paid more Scrum Master or project manager?

    
    

    This depends on the company employing them, and the roles they hold. If they hold only that role, and they work in the same company, they can still have varying indeterminate differences in salary. One can make more than the other. Salary also depends highly on your negotiation skills, and the job market demand.

    
    

28. Should I get CSM before PMP?

    
    

    No. There is no dependency in between these 2 certifications. You can take either one first.

    
    

    CSM and PMP applies to different job roles. CSM is related to the usage of Scrum in a team, while PMP is on project management. If the person has more that one roles, both certifications can benefit him.

    
    

29. Do Scrum Masters need a degree?

    
    

    No. Scrum and degrees has nothing to do with each other. You can become a Scrum Master without a degree.

    
    

All The Best!

iTestScrum Team