The Sprint Goal is one of the most reliably tested topics on the PSM I exam — appearing in questions about Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum, Sprint cancellation, scope negotiation, and artifact commitments. This guide covers exactly what the 2020 Scrum Guide says, the six most common exam traps, and how the Sprint Goal connects to every part of the framework.

The Definition of Done is one of the most heavily tested and most misunderstood concepts on the PSM I and PSPO I exams. This guide covers its role as the Increment commitment in the 2020 Scrum Guide, who creates it, where it appears across Scrum events, and five exam traps that cost candidates points.