PMI DASSM Practice Exam Questions & Answers
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PMI DASSM Exam Details
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120 minutes
Exam Duration
- 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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Which is most true about life-cycle models?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
Guided Continuous Improvement is the final step in the Choose your WoW process where teams reflect on what's working and what needs adjustment. The team uses this phase to identify viable improvement options while avoiding risky changes that haven't been tested. This is about making deliberate, informed adjustments to how the team works rather than making untested changes that could disrupt performance. The other options miss this focus on identifying safe, proven improvement paths.
In Disciplined Agile, the daily huddle for a team is referred to as:
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
The Choose your WoW process culminates in Guided Continuous Improvement, where the team continuously refines its way of working based on experience and feedback. This final step ensures the team doesn't just adopt a process and stick with it unchanged. Instead, the team regularly reviews what's working and makes incremental adjustments. This reflects the agile principle of continuous improvement and adaptation.
If the frequency of changes to requirements is very high (almost daily), which of the following life-cycle models might make most sense?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
Agile iteration planning happens at the start of each iteration by selecting work items from the product backlog. This just-in-time planning approach keeps the team focused on near-term priorities while allowing flexibility to respond to changes. Planning the entire project upfront reduces agility, and planning mid-iteration disrupts the team's flow. Planning at iteration boundaries balances enough structure with the flexibility that agile requires.
True or False: Because organizations are complex adaptive systems, each team needs to be governed top-down.
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.
The primary benefit of DevOps is that:
Correct Answer:
C
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What goal diagrams should a team select first?
Correct Answer:
D
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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.
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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.
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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
