When can I take the CSM Exam?
At the end of the Course the Scrum Alliance will send an email with your login ID and a link to the Scrum Alliance website.
You will follow the link in that Scrum Alliance email to complete your membership registration, just complete the information highlighted in RED.
You will then need to accept the licensing agreement for pending Scrum Master registration…
Ticking that acceptance box will trigger the appearance of the TAKE THE CSM TEST button in your Scrum Alliance Dashboard.
YOU HAVE 90 DAYS TO TAKE AND PASS THE CSM TEST
If you are an existing Scrum Alliance member you will also receive an email but you will just accept the CSM licence agreement then you can TAKE THE TEST
Who is it set by?
The Test is set by the Scrum Alliance, ensuring standards are consistent all over the world.
Where do I take the test?
The test is ONLINE you should aim to have a very stable connection to the internet.
What type of exam are we talking about?
It is multiple choice – there are 4 choices but only ONE correct choice.
How many questions are there and what’s the pass rate?
There are 50 questions for everyone. The pass rate is 37 correct out of 50.
Are any questions scenario based?
Yes, but there is a mixture of questions. If you have the Scrum Guide printed and with added notes, you will be fine.
Will everyone get the same questions?
No. There is a pool of 150 questions, but all aspects of the course are covered in every CSM Test.
Is there a time limit?
YES! The time box is 60 minutes – so 50 questions in 60 minutes!
Will the test be moderated?
NO. The test is OPEN BOOK. But remember you only have 60 minutes for those 50 questions, if you look up everything in detail you will run out of time.
Is there going to be negative marking?
No.
Can I bookmark questions so I can come back to them later?
Yes. You can move back and forward through the test until you finally hit SUBMIT or run out of time. But answer every single question, even the ones you bookmark, before moving on.
What if my connection fails and I temporarily lose the connection to the CSM Test Portal?
Log back in IMMEDIATELY, the system will know you had not finished and offer you the option to RESUME your 1st attempt – take that option and you will pick up where you left off.
When will I know if I have passed?
Immediately! You get your pass rate and percentage rate.
If I get any questions wrong, am I told what the correct answer is?
NO. To protect the integrity of the Test, the Scrum Alliance will tell you which questions you did not answer correctly but you will not get the correct answer.
What happens if I don’t pass – maybe because I run out of time?
You have TWO CHANCES to pass, if re-taking…, do it AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
When I pass… What then?
· The Test Link is in an Exam portal – once you have passed you can close that down.
· Return to the Scrum Alliance website – www.scrumalliance.org – log back in if necessary.
· In the SA website you can find your Certificate in the dropdown certification dashboard – top right hand side.