Cheat Sheet

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) Cheat Sheet

By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-05-29

A final-revision summary of the Scrum framework for PSM I. The exam is fast (80 questions in 60 minutes), so know this cold.

Pillars and values

Empiricism: transparency, inspection, adaptation. Values: commitment, focus, openness, respect, courage.

Accountabilities

RolePurpose
Scrum MasterTeam effectiveness; remove impediments; servant leader
Product OwnerMaximise value; own the Product Backlog
DevelopersCreate a usable Increment each Sprint

Events

EventTimebox (1-month Sprint)
SprintUp to 1 month
Sprint PlanningUp to 8 hours
Daily Scrum15 minutes
Sprint ReviewUp to 4 hours
Sprint RetrospectiveUp to 3 hours

Artifacts and commitments

ArtifactCommitment
Product BacklogProduct Goal
Sprint BacklogSprint Goal
IncrementDefinition of Done

Key reminders

The Sprint contains all other events · the Daily Scrum is for the Developers · the Increment must meet the Definition of Done · the Scrum Master is not a project manager.

FAQ

Can I use notes during the PSM I exam?
The exam is open-internet in practice, but there is no time to look things up at 80 questions in 60 minutes. Know the material cold; use this for revision.

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