The APM exam is for people who want the Agile Product Manager certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. after finishing the APM course. This page covers the exam format, the passing score, the retake rules and the fees. It also has free practice sets by topic, three worked questions and a study plan.
The APM has 60 questions and takes about 2 hours[1][2] (Scaled Agile, Inc., verified Oct 22, 2026).
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 60 multiple-choice questions[1] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Time limit | 120 minutes[2] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Passing score | 75%[2] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Exam fee | First attempt included in course fee (within 60 days)[2] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Retake fee | $50 per retake[3] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Retake policy | 1st retake immediately; 2nd after 10 days; then 30 days between attempts[2] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Validity | 1 year; renewed yearly[1] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Renewal | $295 per year plus applicable tax (SAFe Advanced tier)[4] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Delivery | Web-based; closed book; no outside assistance[2] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Exam access after completing the APM course[1] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Score release | Emailed immediately after submission[5] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
| Testing window | Within 60 days after course completion; no extensions[6] | Scaled Agile, Inc. · Oct 22, 2026 |
According to Scaled Agile, Inc., “A timed, multiple-choice, 60-question exam with a coaching report.”[1]
The Agile Product Management (APM) certification is issued by Scaled Agile, Inc. You get access to the exam after you finish the APM course. The first attempt is included in your course registration fee if you take it within 60 days of course completion. That window has no extensions.
The exam is web-based and closed book, with no outside assistance. It has 60 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 120 minutes. The passing score is 75%. Your results are emailed to you immediately after you submit.
If you do not pass, the first retake is available immediately. The second retake is available 10 days after the first retake. After that, each attempt needs a 30-day wait. Each retake costs $50.
The certification is valid for 1 year and is renewed yearly. Renewal is $295 per year plus applicable tax under the SAFe Advanced tier. Your own situation may differ, for example if you hold other certifications. Check the official Scaled Agile exam study guide and certification pages for current terms before you book.
Our practice questions are written by us with AI tools. They are not real exam questions. Use them to find weak topics, not to predict what you will see.
Prepare for the APM - Agile Product Management Certification exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What does 'velocity' measure in agile sprint planning?
Answer: B. The average amount of work a team completes per sprint, measured in story points
Explanation:
The correct answer is that velocity is the average amount of work a team completes per sprint, measured in story points. It comes from past sprints, and a team uses it as a planning benchmark for how much it can realistically take on next.
Deployment speed is wrong because velocity says nothing about how fast code reaches production. Bugs resolved per sprint is wrong because it counts one type of item, not the points of completed work. The percentage of sprint goals met is wrong because that measures goal attainment, not the size of work finished.
The rule to remember: velocity is a forecasting aid for the team's own planning. It is not a speed measure, a quality measure or a way to compare teams.
Question: What documentation practice is considered essential in Stakeholder Engagement within the Agile Product Management field?
Answer: A. Recording actions, observations, and outcomes in real-time or as close to the event as possible
Explanation:
The correct answer is recording actions, observations and outcomes in real time or as close to the event as possible. Notes made at the time are the most accurate, and they give a reliable record if a decision is questioned later.
Completing all documentation at the end of the workday is wrong because details fade and the record becomes less dependable. Documenting only unusual events or complications is wrong because routine interactions often explain how a decision came about, and leaving them out creates gaps. Using shorthand to expand later is wrong because the expansion relies on memory and can drift from what happened.
The rule to remember: capture stakeholder interactions promptly and fully, so the record is dependable for people who were not there.
Question: During sprint planning, who is responsible for deciding HOW the selected work will be done?
Answer: C. The development team, as they are the experts in execution
Explanation:
The correct answer is the development team. In sprint planning, the Product Owner explains what is most valuable and why, and the team decides how to turn the selected work into a working increment. The team has the closest knowledge of the technical work.
The Product Owner is wrong because owning the backlog means deciding priority and value, not dictating the technical approach. The Scrum Master is wrong because the role facilitates the process and removes obstacles, and it does not direct how work is done. Senior management is wrong because setting standards or constraints is different from deciding how a given piece of work will be built.
The rule to remember: the Product Owner owns what and why, and the team owns how.
Start with the official Scaled Agile exam study guide, so you know the format and the rules before you practise. Then take a short diagnostic by trying a few questions from each set below. Note which topics you miss and put those first.
For every wrong answer, read the explanation and write down the rule behind it in your own words. Return to your weakest sets after a few days and retry them. Before test day, practise answering a full set in one sitting and keep to the time limit. Remember that the exam is closed book and your access window after the course is fixed.
The APM exam has 60 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 120 minutes. It is delivered over the web, it is closed book and no outside assistance is allowed. The exam is timed, and a coaching report goes with the results, according to Scaled Agile.
The passing score is 75%. Your results are emailed to you immediately after you submit the exam, so you do not have to wait for a separate notice. Check the official Scaled Agile study guide for the current wording of the scoring rules.
The first attempt is included in the course registration fee when you take it within 60 days of course completion. Each retake costs $50. The first retake is available immediately, the second after 10 days, and later attempts need a 30-day wait.
Yes. Exam access comes after you complete the APM course. Your exam access is included in the course registration and must be used within 60 days after course completion. There are no extensions, so plan your study time before you finish the course.
The certification is valid for 1 year and is renewed yearly. Under the SAFe Advanced tier, renewal is $295 per year plus applicable tax. Your tier can depend on which certifications you hold, so confirm the details with Scaled Agile.
No. We write the practice questions ourselves with AI tools, and they are not real exam questions. They cover the same kinds of topics, such as backlog management, sprint planning and stakeholder engagement, so you can spot weak areas. Treat the official study guide as the authority on what is tested.
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