PMI DASSM Practice Exam Questions & Answers

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PMI DASSM Exam Details

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Exam Code
DASSM
Full Name
Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM)
Issuing Body
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Question Format (Our Bank)
Multiple Choice
Delivery
Online proctored through Pearson VUE
Eligibility
Completion of the DASSM course (instructor-led or self-paced) through a PMI Authorized Training Provider is required prior to taking the exam
Validity
1 year, renewable by earning 7 PDUs in agile content and paying the annual renewal fee
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Question 1 Domain 1 Team Development for high performance teams

Which of the following is an advantage of a project team as opposed to long standing product teams?

Correct Answer B
Explanation Project teams focus on delivery within a defined timeframe and clear short-term objectives, whereas long standing product teams maintain ongoing responsibility for products and think in terms of continuous value and evolution. The other options misrepresent the relationship between team type and organizational structure or customer interaction.

Question 2 Domain 1 Team Development for high performance teams

We can identify our challenges

Correct Answer B
Explanation Retrospectives are the primary mechanism for identifying challenges and improvement opportunities within a team. They create space for honest reflection on what worked and what didn't. The other options don't provide the structured reflection that retrospectives offer for surfacing team challenges.

Question 3 Domain 5 Coordinating and collaborating across teams

What is the role of the product owner?

Correct Answer D
Explanation Lean life-cycle models are designed to handle high rates of change and unpredictability. When requirements change almost daily, the team needs a flexible approach that embraces continuous flow and rapid adaptation. Lean emphasizes removing waste and responding quickly to customer demands, making it ideal for volatile environments. Other models like Scrum work in fixed iterations that may not be responsive enough.

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Question 4 Domain 5 Coordinating and collaborating across teams

True or False: "Choice is good" as a principle means that the team must present multiple products to its customers and let them make the choice

Correct Answer B
Explanation The Construction phase is where agile and lean teams actively develop the solution through repeated cycles of design, build, and test. The team works collaboratively and incrementally rather than in isolated phases or big-bang releases. This approach delivers value sooner, gathers feedback earlier, and allows the team to adjust course based on what they learn. The incremental and collaborative nature distinguishes it from traditional waterfall development.

Question 5 Domain 3 Tactical scaling in complex situations

A team is about to begin work on a project that will face rapidly changing with releases only every six months or so. The team does not have an agile mindset, and does not want to release often. Which lifecycle should the scrum master select?

Correct Answer D
Explanation When teams face rapid change and long release cycles combined with resistance to frequent delivery, the Lean lifecycle allows for batching work and longer release schedules while still incorporating iterative thinking. Other lifecycles like Agile or Scrum push more frequent releases and iteration, which would conflict with the team's constraints and mindset. Lean adapts to their reality without forcing incompatible practices.

Question 6 Domain 4 Removing Impediments

Which of the following is one of the 4 views of Disciplined Agile?

Correct Answer A
Explanation Goal diagrams in Disciplined Agile help teams plan effectively and govern delivery. Rather than choosing goals based on a template or what worked elsewhere, teams should select goals that matter most for their specific situation. This includes considering their current life-cycle model, organizational context, and strategic priorities. A one-size-fits-all approach ignores the reality that teams face different challenges and constraints.

Question 7 Domain 7 Pragmatic Planning and Reporting

Identify three principles of the Disciplined Agile mindset. (Choose three)

Correct Answer A, C, E
Study Guide

What the PMI DASSM Exam Covers

Exam domains verified against the Official PMI DASSM exam guide, last checked November 2026.

Domain 1 Team Development for high performance teams

14%

This domain covers the Tuckman Team Development Model stages and how to diagnose team maturity at each stage. You will learn to identify and solve problems specific to forming, storming, norming, and performing phases to accelerate team effectiveness.

Sample questions from this domain above Q1Q2

Domain 2 Emotional intelligence for high performance teams

10%

This domain focuses on building psychological safety and embracing diversity through emotional intelligence. Understanding self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills enables you to create teams where people perform at their best.

Domain 3 Tactical scaling in complex situations

6%

This domain addresses how to scale agile practices across an organization and understand the role of agility in organizational success. You will learn scaling approaches that work in complex, multi-team environments.

Sample question from this domain above Q5

Domain 4 Removing Impediments

22%

This domain covers the DevOps layer and value stream layer within the Disciplined Agile (DA) framework. You will use DA tools to solve challenges, apply test-first methods, optimize delivery, and define clear criteria for work completion across technical layers.

Sample question from this domain above Q6

Domain 5 Coordinating and collaborating across teams

10%

This domain teaches how to coordinate work and improve value creation across multiple teams. You will apply the Coordinate activities process goal and use DA tools to optimize workflow and break down silos that slow delivery.

Sample questions from this domain above Q3Q4

Domain 6 Conflict management for high performance teams

12%

This domain explains the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict resolution model and when conflict benefits teams. You will learn to use language and approaches that build trust, resolve disagreements constructively, and transform conflict into stronger working relationships.

Domain 7 Pragmatic Planning and Reporting

26%

This domain covers sufficient planning, the five levels of scope, and how to apply goal diagrams to Release Planning and Govern Delivery. You will design metrics using GQM and OKRs, choose measurements that matter, and solve measurement problems to improve team performance.

Sample question from this domain above Q7

FAQ

DASSM Exam FAQ

Common questions about the exam itself

Is DASSM harder than DASM and why?
DASSM is an advanced credential that assumes you already understand Disciplined Agile foundations. It goes deeper into enterprise-level agility and complex organizational challenges. Most candidates find it harder because it requires at least two years of leadership experience in agile roles and tests your ability to apply DA tools to real business problems, not just recognize concepts.
What background do I need before taking DASSM?
You must have at least two years of experience in a leadership role on an agile team, such as a Disciplined Agile Scrum Master, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Architecture Owner. You must also complete the DASSM course through a PMI Authorized Training Provider before you can sit the exam.
Why is Pragmatic Planning and Reporting the heaviest objective area?
Planning and metrics are critical to senior leadership roles because they set direction, measure progress, and justify investment. DASSM tests your ability to use Release Planning goal diagrams, design metrics with GQM and OKRs, and solve reporting problems that executives rely on. This represents 26% of the exam because organizational success depends on getting these practices right.
How long should I study for DASSM?
Most people spend 4 to 6 weeks studying after completing the required training course. The time varies with your agile experience and comfort with the Disciplined Agile toolkit. The mandatory two-day training course provides the foundation, then you review materials and practice scenarios to apply concepts to real situations.
What happens on DASSM exam day?
You take a 50-question multiple-choice exam online via Pearson VUE proctoring. The total appointment is 120 minutes, but the actual exam takes 90 minutes. The first 30 minutes cover introduction, system tutorial, and survey items. You receive PASS or FAIL immediately after completing the exam.
Can I retake DASSM if I fail?
Yes. After you pay the exam fee, you have a 12-month eligibility period to take the exam up to three times. If you fail all three attempts, you must wait 45 days before paying to retake it again. Each retake costs the standard exam fee.
How long does the DASSM certification stay valid?
DASSM is valid for one year. To renew it, you must earn and report 7 PDUs in agile-related topics and pay the annual renewal fee. PDUs can come from training, conferences, mentoring, or other professional development in agile practices.
What job roles does DASSM prepare you for?
DASSM prepares you for senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Enterprise Agile Lead, or Product Owner roles in organizations scaling agile across multiple teams. It qualifies you to lead agile transformation, guide multiple teams on way of working, and solve complex organizational agility challenges.
How does DASSM fit with other PMI Disciplined Agile certifications?
DASSM is the second level in the PMI DA ladder. DASM is the entry level for foundational knowledge. After DASSM, you can pursue DACP (Disciplined Agile Coach) or DAVSC (Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant) for even greater depth. Each builds on the previous level.
Will PMI retire DASSM like they did DASM?
PMI is retiring DASM, DASSM, DAC, and DAVSC courses and exams effective November 30, 2025. A new Disciplined Agile Foundations course launches in April 2025 as the primary entry point. If you hold a DASSM certification, it remains valid even after retirement.

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