Passed PSM I with 96%!!

Passed the PSM I today with 96%( 77/80) in the first attempt. Its a really tough test and tests your complete understanding of the Scrum which is very difficult to get just by theoretical knowledge.For for all new aspirants i will share what i did sequentially and this may help you as well though there are few very conceptual questions which demand some good hands on Scrum experience.

1. Gave open assessment to check and baseline my understanding. Scored 68%
2. Read the Scrum Guide
3. Read Scrum Master training manual from Mplaza - this is free at their site.
4. Attempted the Open assessment again - scored 93%
5. Again read the scrum guide carefully.
6. Gave Open assessment again and scored 100%
7. Repeatedly gave open assessment 3-4 times
8. Also gave PO and developer open assessment 3-4 times till i started getting consistent 100%
9. Read Scrum guide again
10. Gave the assessment on http://mlapshin.com/index.php/psm-quiz/learning-mode/. Scored 85%
11. Read Scrum guide again and carefully note all the points for the questions you have missed in point 10.
12. Gave the Mikhail Lapshin real mode exam and scored 97%.
13. Appeared for the assessment and scored 96% in the first attempt.

Few other tips:

1. Dont give too much other online assessments like scrum star and boston agile training. These might confuse you.
2. Uuse bookmarks if not sure. There will be sufficient time if you take care of all the above steps.
3. There will be about 15-20 questions from Open assessment so take it very seriously. If you answer these in a flash it really helps you.
4. Last, be confidant and 100% sure that if you have followed above steps carefully no one can stop you clearing the exam.

Good luck!!