How I Passed the Scrum.Org Professional Scrum Master 1 Exam

In this video I detail how I passed the scrum.org Professional Scrum Master Exam (PSM1 Exam).
The exam was quite tricky and the price of failing the PSM1 exam is $150 a time so I took some time and used resources from scrum.org and externally to ensure I passed the Professional Scrum Master 1 Exam.
Useful Links:
mplaza PSM1 exam simulation
mplaza.training/exam-simulato...
Scrum.Org Scrum Open
www.scrum.org/open-assessment...
Scrum Guide
scrumguides.org/index.html
Audio Version of the Scrum Guide
www.dropbox.com/s/ft11ba5igq0...
Scrum by Jeff Sutherland
www.amazon.com/Scrum-Doing-Tw...

[@AdexyBaba]

Thank you so much, This is very helpful.

[@aiden79797]

MPlaza mock tests and course got me through on my first try with 95%. 4 weeks preparation, although 2 is min and 3 would be enough.

[@brudimoto_ivel]

Thank you very much for showing this oportunity with the exam simulator 👍. I passed the assessment on the first try with 89%. It helps a lot to read the srum guide and make these tests a few times.

[@analyticswithadam]

Well done.. that sim is a life saver.

[@aiden79797]

Hello Levente, did you bough the mock exam from Mplaza? If "yes" is it similar to the actual test? Thank you in advance.

[@brudimoto_ivel]

@Arkaine757 Hello 👋 Yes I bought it there, there are a lot of similar questions but not in the same wording. The tests helped me a lot to understand and figure out the "way of the questions"

[@poojakadakia1763]

Thank you- because of this video I passed the PSM1 in first try with 96%. The Mplaza tests really helps. The question on actual test are very tricky

[@kalyaniv1547]

Hi Congratulations, could you pls lets us know how do you studied and practice before exam

[@bodiesbymack8496]

Thanx for the info. Great video, I also feel like the practice test on the scrum site aren’t enough to pass the PSM 1 exam

[@sewingwithcope]

I just passed the exam with 91%! The questions on the test were WAY harder than the exam simulator but the exam simulator was definitely super helpful in getting me used to the types of questions that would be asked as well as really making sure I was understanding the material.

[@analyticswithadam]

Nice job

[@lifecoachjess967]

I just took the exam yesterday morning. Unfortunately I got an 80%. I really felt good while taking it but some of those answer choices were super tricky. I am not sure how to further prepare to take it again but I am determined to pass. Congratulations on passing yours!

[@analyticswithadam]

Its a tough exam. Best of luck with the next attempt you are so close.

[@PhobiaShuriken]

if i might ask, how is the exam taken? online in teams or you have to go somewhere to take it ?

[@quenjuan3755]

Thanks for all of these, I'm starting my research in getting this certification. Is this all self-study?

[@analyticswithadam]

I did a course with word but found the self study much better

[@Sora5024]

The questions are wayy different then open exams and they are questions really dig scrum guide not like other mock exams. Thanks. I will take the exam on friday I got 78 on my first try of this sites mock exams

[@analyticswithadam]

Best of luck 🤞

[@solidmercury1]

Congratulations I failed already 😄. I got 76%. It is a challenging in time. 80 questions in 60 minutes. Will try again👌

[@adamwilliamgrant]

Really recommend that question bank.. At least each attempt doesnt cost $150.. I was getting 70 for the first few too

[@RL-82]

You have to move quickly. 60 min goes fast and you can fall behind before you realize. My first attempt I ended with 20unfinished questions. and that sucks. So my biggest suggestion is if you studied have confidence and go with your first instinct and move quickly. Flag any you are unsure about and come back if you have time. Do not leave any questions unanswered.

[@oluwabunmijonah7934]

Please do you have the PDF.New in the career

[@elitecarpenterworkshop4124]

Is there a book to study from or guidance that help to pass the exam. Is it one time take when I buy it, or it will give me more chances till pass.

[@analyticswithadam]

There is the scrum guide which is free and mock tests. You need pay for every attempt of taking the exam so its good to take the mock.

[@mpoweredfilms2456]

@@analyticswithadamhow many times can you take the empaza mock test?

[@analyticswithadam]

@@mpoweredfilms2456 Unlimited

[@georgyalex344]

How many attempts are we eligible for?

[@analyticswithadam]

1 unfortunately

[@user-ji2sg6rs4s]

Been hiting 92/95 on mplaza 75 on scrumquiz and 95%\100 on open assessment. I still dont feel ready whats else do i need to do

[@analyticswithadam]

Listen to the scrum guide audiobook then do the test a couple of more times. I took the practice test loads of times

[@sebastus27]

If the exam is open and you can access the resources, does anyone have some pictures of questions so I can see what their difficulty is?

[@analyticswithadam]

There are sample questions on the scrum website

[@anthonysmith7734]

Did you pass the PSM 2 as well?

[@analyticswithadam]

Nope, I didnt take the PSM2 yet. Are you thinking of taking it? What are the additional topics?

[@anthonysmith7734]

@@analyticswithadam i took it already. Passed with a 90. It’s just all hypothetical. The entire test

[@aiden79797]

​@@anthonysmith7734 Did you took any courses? I have no idea where to start with part II.

[@solidmercury1]

Finally, I’ve just passed by 92.5% 😄

[@analyticswithadam]

Nice work.

[@khayrful]

@solidmercury congratulations, so what did you do differently the second time. I plan to write in 2 weeks from now. Thank you

[@bodiesbymack8496]

Congrats! Any tips on what you did differently?

[@bodiesbymack8496]

@@solidmercury1 thank u

[@khayrful]

Thank you. I passed the exam

[@arjunps6776]

These certifications are mighty expensive and they don't seem to give much knowledge either. Just a lot of theory on one framework. Looks like a total rip-off fuelled by confirmation bias. I wonder why some companies want their candidates to pass these exams when they themselves can test the candidates.

[@itim777]

way cheaper for them; let another company and the applicant bear the cost