How many questions are on the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) exam?

The Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) exam has 45 questions, and the vendor's published description is: Not published by the provider.

How long do you have to complete the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) exam?

You get 90 minutes, which is about 120 seconds per question. The published format is: Not published by the provider.

What score do you need to pass the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) exam?

The passing score is 70% (Not published by the provider).

What are the domains on the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) exam?

There are 7 domains: Scrum Events, Scrum Artifacts, Scrum Framework, Technical Practices, Scrum Theory & Values, Agile Engineering Practices, Scrum Roles & Responsibilities. The official weights are Scrum Events 15%, Scrum Artifacts 10%, Scrum Framework 15%, Technical Practices 15%, Scrum Theory & Values 15%, Agile Engineering Practices 20%, Scrum Roles & Responsibilities 10%.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 15% is the one where lost points cost you the most, and Certilum scores you per domain so you can see exactly where that is.

Does Certilum have practice questions for the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) exam?

Yes: 45 questions in our bank for this certification, each tagged to the exam domain it belongs to, with the official domain weights applied.

Exam format

Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) Exam Format

CSD

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) credential from Scrum Alliance is designed specifically for technical professionals who want to bridge the gap between Agile theory and practical software engineering. Unlike general Scrum certifications, CSD focuses heavily on the technical excellence required to sustain an Agile environment. It validates a developer's ability to apply engineering practices such as TDD, Continuous Integration, and automated testing within the Scrum framework. The exam ensures that candidates understand how technical debt, code quality, and rapid feedback loops impact the team's ability to deliver a high-quality Increment every Sprint. By mastering these domains, developers can contribute more effectively to self-managing teams and ensure the long-term sustainability of the product development lifecycle.

45 questions

90 min

70% to pass

7 domains

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Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

Specification	Value
Questions	45
Time limit	90 minutes (120s per question)
Passing score	70% — Not published by the provider
Domains	7
Level	Professional
Question bank here	45 questions
Published format	Not published by the provider
Source	Official exam specification, published by the vendor

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

Domain	Weight	Topics	Practice Qs
Scrum Events	15%	Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review +1 more	7
Scrum Artifacts	10%	Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Definition of Done	4
Scrum Framework	15%	Scrum Structure Accountabilities The Increment	7
Technical Practices	15%	Automated Testing Code Quality DevOps principles +1 more	7
Scrum Theory & Values	15%	Empiricism Scrum Values Self-management +1 more	7
Agile Engineering Practices	20%	Test-Driven Development (TDD) Continuous Integration (CI) Pair Programming +1 more	9
Scrum Roles & Responsibilities	10%	Developers Scrum Master interaction Product Owner collaboration	4

The heaviest domain is Scrum Events at 15%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

Note from the vendor record: NO STANDALONE EXAM: requires at least 14 hours of formal training with an approved CSD trainer plus a trainer-provided assessment (format and pass criteria set by the trainer; no published question count or fee). Course prices are set by providers. Certification valid 2 years, renewable with a fee plus SEUs. Do NOT state an exam price. PRICE: Scrum Alliance publishes no exam fee for CSD: the certification is obtained through at least 14 hours of formal training with an approved CSD trainer and an assessment (exam or classroom evaluation) whose format and cost are set by the trainer. Renews every 2 years with a renewal fee and SEUs. The course price is set by each REP. Official exam page