How many questions are on the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam?

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam has 50 questions, and the vendor's published description is: 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes.

How long do you have to complete the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam?

You get 60 minutes, which is about 72 seconds per question. The published format is: 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes.

What score do you need to pass the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam?

The passing score is 74% (74% (37 of 50 correct)).

What are the domains on the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam?

There are 6 domains: Scrum Team, Scrum Events, Scrum Artifacts, Scrum Master Role, Agile Fundamentals, Scrum Theory and Values. The official weights are Scrum Team 20%, Scrum Events 20%, Scrum Artifacts 20%, Scrum Master Role 28%, Agile Fundamentals 6%, Scrum Theory and Values 6%.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 20% 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 ScrumMaster (CSM) exam?

Yes: 50 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 ScrumMaster (CSM) Exam Format

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Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is the industry standard for individuals looking to transition into or advance within Scrum leadership roles. Based on the latest 2026 Scrum Alliance curriculum, this exam validates a candidate's ability to facilitate the Scrum framework, foster an environment of empirical process control, and support high-performing, self-managing teams. The assessment focuses heavily on the application of Scrum values and the practical execution of Scrum events to deliver value in complex environments. It moves beyond mere memorization of the Scrum Guide, requiring candidates to demonstrate an understanding of how a Scrum Master serves the Product Owner, the Scrum Team, and the wider organization through coaching and facilitation.

50 questions

60 min

74% to pass

6 domains

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Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

Specification	Value
Questions	50
Time limit	60 minutes (72s per question)
Passing score	74% — 74% (37 of 50 correct)
Domains	6
Level	Professional
Question bank here	50 questions
Published format	50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
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 Team	20%	Cross-functional Collaboration Self-management Team Dynamics +1 more	10
Scrum Events	20%	Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review +2 more	10
Scrum Artifacts	20%	Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Increment +2 more	10
Scrum Master Role	28%	Servant Leadership Facilitating Scrum Events Removing Impediments +1 more	14
Agile Fundamentals	6%	Agile Manifesto Empiricism Iterative Development +1 more	3
Scrum Theory and Values	6%	Commitment Focus Openness +5 more	3

The heaviest domain is Scrum Team at 20%, 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: Scrum Alliance does not sell a standalone exam attempt; a certified 16-hour course is required first and course prices are set by trainers. Official exam page