PSM 2 Sample Questions & Practice Exam for Scrum Master II Success

Prepare for the Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM II) certification with this collection of carefully curated PSM 2 Sample Questions, dumps, and practice tests. Our PSM 2 exam material focuses on real-world Scrum scenarios, servant leadership, agile coaching, and advanced facilitation techniques. Whether you're revisiting key Scrum principles or preparing to demonstrate higher-level mastery, these PSM II practice exams provide deep insights into complex agile challenges. Each question is modeled on actual exam patterns to help you assess your readiness effectively. Ideal for experienced Scrum Masters looking to level up, this study toolkit ensures you are well-prepared for PSM 2 certification success.

PSM 2 Sample Questions List :

1. Which three of the following are feedback loops in Scrum Choose three answers.

1. * Sprint Review

2. * Sprint Retrospective

3. * Refinement Meeting

4. * Release Planning

5. * Daily Scrum

2. What could be a reason for a Product Owner to delay the start of a new Sprint after the conclusion of the previous Sprint?

1. The QA team has not finished testing the previous Increment before declaring it ready to ship.

2. The stakeholders were disappointed with the Increment produced in the previous Sprint.

3. There is no acceptable reason. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

4. The Product Owner needs additional time to identify the next initiatives.

5. There’s not enough work in the Product Backlog to work on in the upcoming Sprint.

3. Who should be present to review and adjust the selected Sprint work if the Development Team determines that it will not be able to finish the complete forecast?

1. The stakeholders and Scrum Master.

2. The Product Owner and the Development Team.

3. The Development Team and Project Manager.

4. The Scrum Master, the Business Analyst and the Development Team.

4. What enhances the transparency of an Increment? (choose the best answer)

1. * Daily updates to the stakeholders on the status of the sprint.

2. * Updating the electronic tracking tool's Sprint tasks correctly.

3. * Doing everything necessary to achieve the Definition of Done.

4. * Tracking and calculating the amount of unfinished work that will be finished in a ""hardening"" Sprint.

5. An organization wants to apply Scrum to build a new product and has hired Steven to be the Scrum Master of three new teams that will build the first release. The organization is new to Scrum and asks Steven for advice on how to start.Which two things should Steven first advise? (Choose two.)

1. Each Scrum Team has its own Product Backlog with items only their team will be working on.

2. One Product Backlog to represent all of the known work needed to be done for the product.

3. Three Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.

4. Having one Product Owner to be accountable for maximizing the flow of value throughout the development process and provide transparency on the overall progress.

6. When multiple Scrum Teams are working from the same Product Backlog, also known as scaled Scrum, they must still work in conformance of the Scrum guide.

1. True

2. False

7. You have just been hired by a company new to Scrum. Your management has assigned you to be the Scrum Master of six new Scrum Teams. These teams will build one product. Select two conditions you should strive for in this scenario. Choose two answers.

1. * Each Scrum Team should have a separate Product Backlog.

2. * There should be six Product Owners, reporting to a chief Product Owner.

3. * There should be six Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.

4. * The product has one Product Backlog.

5. * There should be only one Product Owner.

8. Who is responsible for managing the progress of work during a Sprint? Choose one answer.

1. * The Developers

2. * The most junior member of the Team

3. * The Product Owner

4. * The Scrum Master

9. Scrum is based on which of the following?

1. Defined process.

2. Complex process.

3. Empiricism.

4. Hybrid model

10. The outcome of a Sprint can be impacted by which of the following? (Choose all that apply.)

1. The working relationships and skills of the people on the Scrum Team(s).

2. The complexity and stability of the technology.

3. The complexity of the requirements.

11. Which two behaviors would reflect Servant Leadership in a Scrum Master? (Choose two.)

1. Facilitating Scrum Events as requested or needed.

2. Coaching the Development Team, the Product Owner and the organization on how to work empirically.

3. Staying away from internal Development Team interactions, maximizing their autonomy and freedom.

4. Resolving every impediment for the Development Team.

12. An organization wants to apply Scrum to build a new product and has hired Steven to be the Scrum Master of three new teams that will build the first release. The organization is new to Scrum and asks Steven for advice on how to start. Which two things should Steven first advise? (Choose two.)

1. Each Scrum Team has its own Product Backlog with items only their team will be working on.

2. One Product Backlog to represent all of the known work needed to be done for the product.

3. Three Product Owners, one for each Scrum Team.

4. Having one Product Owner to be accountable for maximizing the flow of value throughout the development process and provide transparency on the overall progress.

13. Which of the following is true about the Product Owner role?

1. Can be shared between multiple people on a Scrum Team, Is the same as a Project Manager. Is played by a committee or a team of people.

2. Is one person. Can be influenced by a committee. Is accountable for ordering the Product Backlog.

14. Which subjects should be covered in a Sprint Retrospective? (choose the best three answers)

1. * How the Scrum Team operates.

2. * The next sprint's backlog is being organised.

3. * Definition of Done.

4. * Team relations.

5. * The value of the work that is currently in the Product Backlog.

15. In what two ways is velocity and technical debt related? (Choose two.)

1. They are not related because technical debt is non-functional and velocity is calculated based on end user functionality.

2. As the Development Team is working on new Product Backlog items, they may unexpectedly run into technical debt that will result the team’s velocity dropping.

3. A Development Team can artificially increase velocity by allowing technical debt to be incurred.

4. Adding estimates to technical debt will allow the Development Team to maintain constant velocity therefore ensuring predictability.

16. During the Sprint Review of a scaled development effort, each Scrum Team should demonstrate its individual Increment in a separate branch of the code.

1. True

2. False

17. Steven is a Scrum Master that was hired to help an organization, that is new to Scrum, understands and enacts Scrum effectively. Which three activities would be acceptable? (Choose three.)

1. Require all teams in the organization to start using Scrum as soon as possible.

2. Arrange 1:1 coaching sessions to discuss any identified concerns Steven may have.

3. Schedule formal trainings.

4. Penalize any Scrum Team members who are not staying within the Scrum Framework.

5. Educate stakeholders and clients about Scrum.

6. Extend Retrospectives to include formal training.

18. During Sprint Planning, the Definition of Done will help the Development Team forecast the amount of work, selected from the Product Backlog, deemed feasible to make ‘done’ by the end of the Sprint. Which two items best describes what ‘done’ means? (Choose two.)

1. All the work needed to prepare the Increment for User Acceptance Testing.

2. All the work needed to prepare the Increment for Integration Testing.

3. Having an Increment of working software that is potentially releasable to the end users.

4. All the work performed as defined in the Definition of Done.

5. All the work completed within the current skills and expertise in the Development Team.

19. When is the Sprint Backlog created? (Choose the best answer)

1. * Before Sprint Planning

2. * During Backlog refinement

3. * During the Sprint Retrospective of Previous Sprint.

4. * During Sprint Planning.

20. By the end of the Sprint, a Product Backlog item in the Sprint Backlog does not meet the team’s Definition of Done. What two things should happen with the item? (Choose two.)

1. It will be inspected at the Sprint Review and if it is acceptable by the stakeholders then include it in the Increment.

2. Do not include the item in the Increment for the Sprint.

3. Split the item and add the estimation of the completed work to the current Sprint so not to impact the velocity and add the ‘undone’ work to the next Sprint.

4. Estimate the remaining work needed to make it ‘done’ and add it to the Product Backlog for the Product Owner to decide what to do with it.

21. After several Sprints, a key stakeholder starts using the product. The stakeholder is surprised by the slow performance and complains to the Product Owner. TheProduct Owner comes to the Scrum Master asking for advice.What is the best action for a Scrum Master to take?

1. Wait until the next Sprint Retrospective as it is the most opportune time to modify the Definition of Don

2. Bring the concern to the testers in the Development Team and ask them to include performance testin

3. Explain to the Product Owner that it's up to the Development Team to. decide on acceptable performance standards as they own the Definition of Don

4. Encourage the Product Owner to bring the performance concerns to the Development Team and work with them on how to improve performance, and ultimately have stronger Definition of Don

22. How should a Scrum Master coordinate the work when more than one Scrum Team is working on one product?

1. Teach them that it's their responsibility to coordinate with the other teams to integrate and create a shippable product Increment at the end of every Sprint.

2. Identify and manage the dependencies between Scrum Teams.

3. Have the Product Owner work with the tech leads of each team to parse the Product Backlog and minimize overlap in User Stories.

4. Merge the teams and work from a single Sprint Backlo

23. When is new work or further breakdown of work added to the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint? (Choose the best answer)

1. * When the Product Owner identifies new work.

2. * Developers will add after taking approval from Scrum Master

3. * When the Scrum Master has time to enter it.

4. * As soon as it is identified.

5. * During the Daily Scrum.

24. What is the typical size for a Scrum Team? (choose the best answer)

1. * atleast 8

2. * 9

3. * 10 or fewer.

4. * 3 to 9

25. A new Product Owner has joined an existing Scrum Team that has been working together for eight Sprints. The Development Team has grown to have a good understanding of the functionality and business for the product they have been building. The Product Owner, being new to the company, is unsure about his responsibilities. As a Scrum Master explain what two acceptable ways of helping the Product Owner would be. (Choose two.)

1. You advise the Product Owner to start building a good relationship with the stakeholders of the product. Ongoing interaction with them is important to regularly align with changing organizational or market expectations. The Product Owner is also expected to invite the right stakeholders to the Sprint Review meeting.

2. You inform the Product Owner that, in today’s highly competitive markets, it is important that the Development Team is updated on changing business priorities on a daily basis. The Daily Scrum allows the Development Team to adapt to the changes in scope without delay.

3. You tell the Product Owner to make sure that there are no ambiguities or possible misunderstandings in the items on the Product Backlog when they are handed over to the Development Team. This is best done by capturing the functional requirements during an analysis phase, resulting in documents that are considered as the working product of such analysis Sprints.

4. You advise the Product Owner to rely on the Development Team and the stakeholders to formulate the Product Backlog, as they are the ones most knowledgeable. By asking questions and working with them the Product Owner will quickly be up to speed.

FAQs

1. What is the Professional Scrum Master II certification?

PSM II is an advanced-level Scrum.org certification that validates deep understanding of Scrum principles, servant leadership, and coaching skills.

2. How do I become PSM II certified?

You must pass the PSM II online assessment offered by Scrum.org after preparing with study resources and practice.

3. What are the prerequisites for the Professional Scrum Master II exam?

No mandatory prerequisites, but having the PSM I certification and practical Scrum Master experience is strongly recommended.

4. How much does the PSM II certification cost?

The exam fee is $250 USD.

5. How many questions are on the Professional Scrum Master II exam?

There are 30 multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and true/false questions.

6. What is the passing score for the PSM II exam?

You need a score of 85% or higher to pass.

7. How long is the Professional Scrum Master II exam?

The exam duration is 90 minutes.

8. What topics are covered in the PSM II certification exam?

It covers servant leadership, coaching, Scrum values, Scrum framework application, and scaling in complex situations.

9. How difficult is the PSM II exam compared to PSM I?

PSM II is significantly more challenging, focusing on application of Scrum in real-world complex scenarios.

10. How long does it take to prepare for the PSM II certification?

Most candidates take 4–8 weeks depending on experience and study time.

11. Are there any Professional Scrum Master II sample questions or practice tests available?

Yes, Scrum.org provides open assessments, and CertiMaan offers dumps and practice tests.

12. What is the validity period of the PSM II certification?

PSM II certification is valid for life; no renewal is required.

13. Can I retake the PSM II exam if I fail?

Yes, you can repurchase another attempt on Scrum.org and retake the exam anytime.

14. What jobs can I get with a PSM II certification?

You can work as a Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Manager, or Agile Project Manager.

15. How much salary can I earn with a Professional Scrum Master II certification?

On average, PSM II certified professionals earn $90,000–$120,000 annually, depending on role and region.

16. Is the PSM II certification worth it for experienced Scrum Masters?

Yes, it enhances credibility, career growth, and positions you for leadership roles in Agile transformations.

17. What is the difference between PSM I, PSM II, and PSM III certifications?

• PSM I: Fundamental Scrum knowledge

• PSM II: Advanced application and coaching

• PSM III: Expert-level mastery and leadership in Scrum

18. What are the best study materials for the Professional Scrum Master II exam?

Use Scrum Guide, Scrum.org resources, and CertiMaan practice dumps.

19. Does Scrum.org provide official training for the PSM II certification?

Yes, Scrum.org offers Professional Scrum Master Advanced (PSM-A) training.

20. Where can I register for the Professional Scrum Master II exam?

You can register directly on the Scrum.org website.