{"id":55445,"date":"2018-01-18T12:46:20","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T07:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/?p=55445"},"modified":"2024-05-17T09:31:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T04:01:59","slug":"psm-ii-preparation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/psm-ii-preparation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation Guide for PSM II Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/introduction-to-psm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Scrum Master<\/a> is one who is expert in working with Scrum framework. He is mainly responsible for the whole Scrum team. \u00a0The duties of a Scrum Master are to perform as a supporter as well as a leader. He helps his team members to work with the best of their skills and motivates them to finish tasks meeting deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Earlier, we&#8217;ve covered\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/psm-i-preparation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PSM I Preparation Guide<\/a>. In this article, we are presenting the preparation guide for PSM II exam, so let&#8217;s start with the exam information and details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PSM II Certification Exam<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PSM II certification exam of today is simply the old Professional Scrum Practitioner Exam. This is an advanced level of Scrum mastery. Purpose of this exam is to find whether the candidate is able to apply Scrum to resolve advanced and complex problems of the real world. This exam has same subject matter and exam objectives as that of the PSM I. Difference between the two are that PSM I focus more on textbook type questions and PSM II focuses more on real-life situational questions. PSM 2 certification exam involves the questions related to practical applications of the scrum. Please note that these questions are austere to answer unless you have actually performed on the scrum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Therefore, if you have passed PSM I and wants to validate your ability to apply Scrum framework to solve advanced, complex problems from real-life scenario then Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM I) certification is right for you. Once you pass the PSM II, you will get the industry-recognized PSM II certification and your name will be listed on scrum.org. Clearing PSM 2 certification exam makes you eligible for the PSM III exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Why Take PSM II Certification Exam?<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">There is a huge demand for certified Scrum professionals. So, it becomes important to take PSM II certification exam if you want to boost your career as a Scrum master. It\u2019s not only that this certification brings more opportunities and better salary but extends your knowledge of Scrum. Here are a few important reasons why you should take PSM II certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To stretch and improve the understanding of Scrum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To earn Professional Scrum Master Status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To show your knowledge of Scrum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To get recognized throughout the industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To get better job opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To increase your salary status<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PSM II Certification Exam Information<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Number of Questions:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> 30<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Exam Duration:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> 1.5 Hours (90 Minutes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Exam Fee:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u00a0US$250<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Prerequisite:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u00a0None<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Exam Pattern:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Answer Questions, and True-False type Questions<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Passing Score:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">85%<b>\u00a0<\/b>(Candidate with score<b>\u00a0<\/b>equal to or above 85% is considered Pass, below 85% is Fail)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Difficulty Level:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u00a0Intermediate<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Language:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u00a0English Only<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Renewal:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u00a0Not Required<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Eligibility:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">The candidate must satisfy the criteria mentioned below to take PSM II certification exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Required Course: None<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Recommend Course: Professional Scrum Master<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Recommended Certification: PSM I <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PSM II Certification Exam Focus Areas<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Coaching and Facilitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Scaling Fundamentals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Cross-functional, Self-organizing Teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Product Backlog Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Maximizing Value<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Scrum Framework &#8211; Rules and roles of Scrum <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Scrum Theory and Principles(PSM II) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Scrum values and Agile Principles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PSM II Preparation Guide<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you are preparing for PSM II, then you should have advanced Scrum knowledge. PSM II is very tough and consists of multiple choice questions based on Scrum. This exam also checks how you would handle complex real-world problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">6 Steps to Pass PSM II on First Attempt<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">So, if you have decided to become a Professional Scrum Master but don\u2019t know how to prepare for the certification exam, these tips are for you. The followings are the recommended steps you should follow while preparing for the PSM II certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Scrum.org: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Scrum.org did a really good job by creating this exam. So, let\u2019s start your preparation with scrum.org itself. Read the study guide from scrum.org <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Participate in the in-depth Scrum Master Courses: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">You should take participation in the exhaustive PSM courses as these courses withstand many real-life problems and help you to pass PSM II exam.<b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Review PSM I Exam: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Before taking the exam, you should take a second look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/psm-i-preparation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PSM I<\/a>. You should be very confident with PSM I while preparing for PSM II exam. The Level I certification exam is based on official scrum guide and helps to pass PSM II certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><i><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you haven\u2019t yet passed PSM I certification exam, prepare and pass it now with\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"EN-IN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/professional-scrum-master-i\/\"><i>PSM I practice tests<\/i><\/a><\/span><i><span lang=\"EN-IN\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Read the Excellent Books and Articles on Scrum: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">It is recommended to get into reading books and articles on the scrum to enhance your knowledge of the Scrum. Some recommended books for the PSM II preparation are \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Software in 30 in Days by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u201cScrum: A Pocket Guide\u201d by Gunther Verheyen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Attend Scrum and Agile Meetups: <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Attend scrum and Agile meetups, it will keep you informed about the latest news, updates, and trends. So, whenever possible go and join Agile and Scrum meetups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Experience as a Scrum Master:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> It is recommended that you should have considerable working experience as a Scrum Master. Although it is not compulsory, it will help you pass the exam as a significant number of questions depend on the real-world situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Practical Tips to Follow During Preparation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Along with the above-mentioned preparation guide, there are some suggestions you should follow while taking the PSM II exam<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Read all the questions and answers carefully before selecting an answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Don\u2019t spend more than a couple of minutes on a single question as it will waste your time. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Join PSM 2 online training courses and complete your preparation through PSM 2 practice test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Bookmark that question that takes much time to get solved, and after completing the assessment, you can come back to it. But remember to go back to bookmarked questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you are not sure about a question during preparation then go to a local scrum user group, ask the mortals to discuss that question with you. This will give you some intuition whether you are on the right track or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PSM II certification from scrum.org has intense, competitive and well-earned stature which is considered the substantial Scrum certificate. Although it\u2019s not easy to crack Professional Scrum Master Certification, just remember this &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/With-steadfast-determination-proper-training-and-keen-dedication-nothing-is-impossible.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/With-steadfast-determination-proper-training-and-keen-dedication-nothing-is-impossible.jpg\" alt=\"Whizlabs Quotes\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55467 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">So, the final words are, if you want to match with the technological world of the Agile and Scrum, the PSM certification is an important and highly recommended skill to add. This will allow you to stand out of the crowd, and become a successful Scrum professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Have you any query\/doubt? Just write below in comment section or please write\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/help.whizlabs.com\/hc\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer nofollow\">here<\/a>, our expert team will be happy to answer!<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional Scrum Master is one who is expert in working with Scrum framework. He is mainly responsible for the whole Scrum team. \u00a0The duties of a Scrum Master are to perform as a supporter as well as a leader. He helps his team members to work with the best of their skills and motivates them to finish tasks meeting deadlines. Earlier, we&#8217;ve covered\u00a0PSM I Preparation Guide. In this article, we are presenting the preparation guide for PSM II exam, so let&#8217;s start with the exam information and details. 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