Professional Scrum Developer I (PSD I) Practice Test

No. While familiarity with the Scrum Guide is essential, you do not need any prior certification. This test is designed for developers and technical team members who are actively working in or learning about Scrum. A basic understanding of Scrum roles, events, and artifacts is assumed, but the focus is on technical practices.

This practice test mirrors the style and difficulty of the official Scrum.org PSD I assessment. It covers the same topic areas and uses scenario-based questions to test applied knowledge. However, it is a separate, independent resource meant for self-assessment and preparation. Passing this practice test does not guarantee a passing score on the official exam, but it significantly improves your readiness.

If you are a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or non-technical stakeholder, this test may be challenging because it assumes a working knowledge of software development practices like unit testing, refactoring, and CI/CD pipelines. However, understanding these concepts is valuable for any Scrum team member who wants to support technical excellence. You may need to study additional resources on TDD and continuous integration first.

Focus on the principles, not specific tools. Understand why CI requires frequent commits to a shared trunk, why TDD follows a red-green-refactor cycle, and how these practices support Scrum's inspect-and-adapt loop. Hands-on practice with a simple project using TDD and a CI server (like GitHub Actions or Jenkins) will solidify your understanding. The exam tests concepts, not tool-specific commands.

The official Scrum.org PSD I exam requires a score of at least 85% to pass. This practice test uses a similar difficulty curve to help you gauge your readiness. Use your results to identify weak areas, then revisit the Scrum Guide and recommended reading on Agile engineering practices.