Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) Practice Exam

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) Practice Exam

The Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK I) certification, offered by Scrum.org, validates your proficiency in integrating Kanban practices to optimize workflow within Scrum Teams. Earning this credential demonstrates your ability to leverage the strengths of both Scrum and Kanban, leading to improved flow, efficiency, and value delivery in agile projects.

Who Should Take This Exam?

The PSK I exam is ideal for various professionals involved in agile project management, including:

• Scrum Masters: Seeking to enhance their understanding of Kanban and effectively guide Scrum Teams in adopting Kanban practices.
• Project Managers: Expanding their agile skillset to incorporate Kanban techniques for improved project flow management.
• Product Owners: Learning how Kanban can streamline backlog refinement and prioritize work items for Scrum Teams.
• Development Team Members: Gaining insights into Kanban practices to optimize their workflow and delivery.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the PSK I exam. However, a foundational understanding of Scrum principles and practices is recommended.  Here are some helpful resources:

• Scrum Guides: Familiarize yourself with the latest version of the Scrum Guide from Scrum.org
• Scrum Certifications: Consider pursuing the Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) certification as a foundational step.

Roles and Responsibilties

• Lead Scrum Teams in Implementing Kanban Practices: Effectively guide your team in adopting Kanban boards, flow optimization techniques, and continuous improvement practices.
• Improve Project Flow and Delivery: Utilize Kanban within the Scrum framework to enhance predictability and deliver value more efficiently.
• Collaborate More Effectively: Foster better collaboration within Scrum Teams by using Kanban practices for improved transparency and communication.
• Demonstrate Expertise in Agile Project Management: Showcase your proficiency in combining Scrum and Kanban methodologies for successful agile project outcomes.

Exam Details

• Passing score: 85%
• Time limit: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 45
• Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and True/False

Course Outline

The Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) Exam covers the following topics - 

• Dispelling Common Myths
• Understanding Professional Scrum
• Kanban Theory, Principles and Practices
• Kanban in Practice
• Scrum with Kanban