Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Study Guide 2026: Syllabus, Exam Topics & Study Plan -Edureify
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated September 2026

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Study Guide 2026

Complete exam coverage for the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master: syllabus, domains, key topics, study plan and practical exam preparation strategy.

50
Questions
120 min
Duration
70
Passing score
6
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Exam at a Glance

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Exam Overview

Key facts about the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master exam structure, format and scoring.

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dasm
Exam code
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50 questions
Total questions
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120 minutes
Duration
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70
Passing score
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6 domains
Exam domains
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Certification
Credential type
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Scoring method: Raw scoring — each correct answer scores 1 point. 70% correct (35/50) required to pass. No negative marking.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions - treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master exam?

Start with the domains that make up the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master exam. Use the detailed syllabus below to work through the individual topics.

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Common mistake: Candidates often memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.
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Agile Principles and Mindset (24%)
Covers the Agile Manifesto, 12 Agile Principles, the Disciplined Agile Mindset, and the philosophy of choosing your Way of Working (WoW).
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Scrum (22%)
Covers Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and rules as defined in the Scrum Guide, and how Scrum integrates into the Disciplined Agile toolkit.
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Kanban (14%)
Covers Kanban principles, work visualization, WIP limits, flow management, and applying Kanban in a DA context.
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Lean Thinking (14%)
Covers Lean principles, waste elimination, value stream mapping, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and applying Lean concepts in agile environments.
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Team Facilitation and Collaboration (14%)
Covers skills for facilitating agile teams including meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and stakeholder communication.
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Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) Lifecycle (12%)
Covers the DA lifecycle options (Scrum-based, Kanban-based, Continuous Delivery, Lean), goal diagrams, and key DA process blades.
Full Syllabus

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Exam Syllabus and Topics

The Disciplined Agile Scrum Master exam is divided into 6 domains. Each domain covers specific skills and topics. Expand a domain to see the detailed syllabus.

The Agile Manifesto
Four agile values
Twelve agile principles
Agile vs traditional project management
Disciplined Agile Mindset
DA Mindset principles: be awesome, be pragmatic, context counts
Choosing your WoW (Way of Working)
Lifelong learning principle
Full team collaboration
Agile Frameworks Overview
Overview of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Extreme Programming (XP)
When to use which framework
Blending frameworks with DA
~12 questions
12 marks
24% of exam weight
Scrum Roles
Product Owner responsibilities
Scrum Master responsibilities
Developers (Development Team)
Role interactions and accountability
Scrum Events
Sprint (iteration)
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective
Timeboxing and cadence
Scrum Artifacts
Product Backlog and refinement
Sprint Backlog
Increment and Definition of Done
Burn-down and burn-up charts
~11 questions
11 marks
22% of exam weight
Kanban Principles and Practices
Visualize work (Kanban board)
Limit Work in Progress (WIP)
Manage flow
Make policies explicit
Implement feedback loops
Improve collaboratively
Flow Metrics
Lead time vs cycle time
Throughput
Cumulative flow diagrams
Service level expectations
~7 questions
7 marks
14% of exam weight
Lean Fundamentals
Five Lean principles (value, value stream, flow, pull, perfection)
Eight types of waste (DOWNTIME)
Value stream mapping basics
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen and incremental improvement
PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
Gemba walks
5 Whys root cause analysis
~7 questions
7 marks
14% of exam weight
Facilitation Skills
Facilitating effective meetings
Retrospective techniques
Decision-making tools (dot voting, fist-of-five)
Active listening and questioning
Team Collaboration
Tuckman's team development model (forming, storming, norming, performing)
Psychological safety
Conflict resolution techniques
Working agreements
~7 questions
7 marks
14% of exam weight
DA Lifecycle Options
Agile/Scrum lifecycle
Lean lifecycle
Continuous Delivery: Agile lifecycle
Exploratory lifecycle
Choosing the right lifecycle
DA Goal Diagrams and Process Blades
Goal diagrams and trade-offs
Core process blades (Develop Solution, Manage the Team, etc.)
Enterprise awareness in DA
~6 questions
6 marks
12% of exam weight
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Study Plan

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Structured Study Roadmap

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Weeks 1-2
Core Services + Highest-Weighted Domain
Deep-dive into the most heavily tested domain. Spend more time here when its exam weight is significantly higher.
Official exam guideDomain 1 completeCore conceptsPractice questions
Week 3
Domain 2 - Hands-on Practice
Focus on scenario-based study and reinforce concepts through practical application where applicable.
Domain 2Scenario walkthroughsHands-on practicePractice questions
Week 4
Domain 3 - Deeper Concepts
Work through complex concepts and decision scenarios.
Domain 3Scenario drillsPractice examReview
Week 5
Remaining Domains + Weak Area Targeting
Identify your weaker domains and spend focused time closing those gaps.
Remaining domainsDiagnosticTargeted reviewStudy notes
Week 6
Full Simulations + Final Preparation
Use timed simulations to test your preparation and review the reasoning behind incorrect answers.
Full mock examsWrong-answer reviewFinal reviewExam logistics
Exam Strategy

Tips to pass Disciplined Agile Scrum Master on your first attempt

Practical advice for applying what you know, managing questions and preparing for exam conditions.

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Read the official 'Choose Your WoW' book by Scott Ambler and Mark Lines — it is the core reference for the DASM exam.
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Understand the DA Mindset deeply — especially the 'context counts' and 'pragmatic' principles which underpin many scenario questions.
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Scrum (22%) and Agile Principles (24%) together cover nearly half the exam — master these first.
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Study the 2020 Scrum Guide specifically — PMI uses it as the Scrum reference, and some roles/events were renamed.
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Know the difference between Lead Time and Cycle Time for Kanban — this is a common trick question area.
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Learn all eight types of Lean waste (DOWNTIME: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Extra-processing).
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Practice scenario-based questions — DASM exams test judgment ('what should a Scrum Master do when...'), not pure memorization.
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Understand all three DA lifecycle options and when each is appropriate for different team contexts.
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PMI's DASM exam is open-book in spirit — it tests application of concepts, not definitions.
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After certification, maintain it with 30 PDUs every 3 years — choose activities aligned with agile and leadership.
Recommended Resources

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Study Resources

Use a focused set of resources alongside the study guide rather than trying to study from everything available.

Official
Official Exam Guide
Start with the authoritative exam objectives and blueprint.
→ Vendor website
Practice Tests
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Practice Test
Practice questions with explanations and domain-level performance analysis.
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Mock Exam
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Mock Exam
Timed preparation under realistic exam-style conditions.
→ Take free mock exam
Training
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Certification Training
Structured preparation with personalised learning support and adaptive practice.
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AI Tutor
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master AI Tutor
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Reference
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Cheat Sheet
Quick-reference summaries for final revision.
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Diagnostic
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Reviews

What candidates say after passing

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Choose Your Way of Working is the philosophical shift from prescriptive Scrum that DASM most requires.Edureify AI's context-sensitive scenarios - regulated environment, distributed team, startup culture - required me to select different approaches based on the stated context rather than defaulting to Scrum. That flexibility is exactly what the DASM certification tests.
Ananya B.
Security Manager
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DA team roles differ meaningfully from Scrum roles and the exam tests those differences.Edureify AI's team accountability scenarios - Architecture Owner responsibilities that don't exist in Scrum, Team Lead's broader coaching scope - built the DA-specific role understanding rather than Scrum role familiarity.
Stephanie L.
Data Engineer
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The toolkit mindset - DA provides options, teams select practices - is the hardest conceptual shift from prescriptive framework thinking.Edureify AI's practice selection scenarios required me to justify each selected practice against the team's stated context rather than applying a standard process.
Yuna K.
Data Scientist
★★★★★
Enterprise agility integration is the DASM content most candidates under-prepare.Edureify AI's cross-team coordination scenarios - program-level priority conflicts, enterprise portfolio integration - made DA's organizational scope concrete rather than treating it as a team-level methodology.
Liam F.
Solutions Architect
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Disciplined Agile Scrum Master

Most candidates with relevant background can structure their preparation over several weeks, depending on their existing knowledge, available study time and exam difficulty. Use the study roadmap above as a starting point and use the readiness diagnostic to identify where you need more preparation.
The guide covers the exam overview, domains, detailed syllabus and topics, study roadmap, exam preparation tips and links to practice, mock, readiness, cheat-sheet, AI Tutor and training resources.
The guide is designed to organize your preparation around the exam syllabus. You should combine it with practice questions and timed simulations so that you can test both your knowledge and your ability to apply it.
Yes. Start with the exam overview and domain breakdown, then work through the detailed topics using the study roadmap. Candidates with less experience may need additional time for foundational concepts.
Take the Edureify readiness diagnostic to assess your preparation and identify the domains where you need to focus more.
Edureify AI can help explain concepts, identify weaker areas from practice performance and support a more personalised preparation process.

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