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Professional Agile Leadership I (PAL I) Practice Test

152 questions available

The Professional Agile Leadership I (PAL I) Practice Test is designed to assess and reinforce your understanding of how to lead agile organizations effectively. This exam covers four core domains: Agile Leadership Foundations, Creating an Agile Environment, Evidence-Based Management, and Growing and Sustaining Agility. It tests your ability to shift from traditional command-and-control management to a servant-leadership mindset, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and use empirical data to guide decisions. The practice test is ideal for managers, directors, executives, and team leads who are responsible for enabling agile teams and transforming their organizations. By taking this test, you will gain clarity on how to remove impediments, create psychological safety, and align agile practices with business outcomes. It also prepares you for the official Scrum.org PAL I assessment by simulating the question format and difficulty. Ultimately, this practice test helps you bridge the gap between agile theory and practical leadership, equipping you to drive meaningful change in your organization.

Certification exam
40 Exam questions
1 hour Time Limit
Professional Level
Practice bank
152 Practice Questions
2 hours 32 minutes Practice Time
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The bar to clear 85 Official passing score. Aim higher in practice before you book.
Official objectives from Scrum.org
Scrum.org152 practice questions60 answers with a checkable referenceBlueprint 1.0Bank updated 2026-07-09

Sample Questions

Try a few questions to see what the full exam is like.

60 of 152 answers carry a checkable reference.

Creating an Agile Environment

An organization is deciding what unit should anchor its Scrum implementation. What is the best leadership response?

Agile Leadership Foundations

Which statement best reflects PAL I guidance on transparency of process and work?

Creating an Agile Environment

A leadership group asks what the organization should enable for Scrum Teams. What is the best leadership response?

Creating an Agile Environment

A leader is considering a policy that would make Scrum easier to report but would weaken openness and courage. What is the best leadership response?

Creating an Agile Environment

Which statement best reflects PAL I guidance on typical Scrum Team size?

Why This Certification Opens Doors

This practice test matters because agile transformation fails most often not due to teams, but due to leadership that does not adapt. Real-world impact includes your ability to create environments where teams thrive, reduce time-to-market, and increase product value through evidence-based decisions. Practical value lies in learning how to measure what matters, foster a culture of experimentation, and sustain agility beyond initial adoption. Leaders who master these concepts can directly improve organizational responsiveness, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Exam Blueprint

Each domain is weighted to match the real certification exam, so a full practice simulation predicts your result.

01Agile Leadership Foundations
30%
02Creating an Agile Environment
30%
03Evidence-Based Management
20%
04Growing and Sustaining Agility
20%

Exam Details PAL I | $200 USD | 1 hour

Exam Code PAL I
Vendor Scrum.org
Exam Cost $200 USD
Passing Score 85
Time Limit 1 hour
Exam questions 40
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Select, True/False
Retake Policy 14-day waiting period after failed attempt. Full exam fee required for retake.
Exam Format Online self-administered (not proctored)
Available In
English

Study Resources

Scrum Guide
Scrum.orgFree
The Scrum Guide is the primary reference for all scrum.org assessments
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Open Assessments
Scrum.orgFree
Free practice assessments available for all certification levels
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Scrum Master or Product Owner to take this test?

No. This test is designed for anyone in a leadership or management role who supports agile teams. It is especially valuable for managers, directors, and executives who want to understand how to enable agility rather than direct it.

How many questions are on the official PAL I assessment, and how does this practice test compare?

The official PAL I assessment has 36 questions to be completed in 60 minutes. This practice test contains 154 questions, giving you a broader range of scenarios to study. Use it to identify knowledge gaps and build stamina for the real exam.

Is this practice test based on the latest Scrum Guide?

Yes. The content aligns with the current Scrum Guide and the Evidence-Based Management Guide. It also reflects the latest PAL I learning objectives published by Scrum.org.

What is the passing score for the official PAL I assessment?

The passing score is 85%. This practice test helps you gauge your readiness by providing detailed feedback on each domain so you can focus your study efforts.

Can I retake the practice test multiple times?

Yes. You can take it as many times as you like. Each attempt will help reinforce concepts and improve your ability to apply agile leadership principles in different contexts.