Exam format
Professional Scrum Product Owner I Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The PSPO I assessment is a rigorous, scenario-based certification that validates a candidate's knowledge of Scrum and their ability to apply that knowledge to the work of a Product Owner. Created and maintained by Scrum.org and based on the 2020 Scrum Guide, the exam tests real-world reasoning rather than rote memorization. Candidates must understand the Product Owner accountability, how to manage a Product Backlog, how to engage stakeholders and Developers, and how to use empirical process control to deliver value. Successful completion demonstrates that an individual can effectively operate as a Product Owner within a Scrum Team and speak a common language with other Scrum practitioners.
- 80 questions
- 60 min
- 85% to pass
- 3 domains
Exam facts at a glance
The published specifications for this certification.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 80 |
| Time limit | 60 minutes (45s per question) |
| Passing score | 85% — 85% |
| Domains | 3 |
| Level | Professional |
| Question bank here | 80 questions |
| Published format | 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing People and Teams | 25% |
| 20 |
| Managing Products with Agility | 40% |
| 32 |
| Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework | 35% |
| 28 |
The heaviest domain is Developing People and Teams at 25%, 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: Lifetime certification, no renewal fee; Scrum.org courses typically bundle a free attempt. Official exam page
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