ASF Exam () Detailed Information

Applying the agile way of thinking means accepting change. Even to expect it. Because of the flexible way of working, the sprints, the daily meetings and continuous testing there is constantly room to adjust the product, or to change course half way a project. In the end the project will result in a high-quality product that is according to the clients’ wishes. Agile Scrum is also a different way of working: there are no long or endless meetings, no irrelevant documentation and less paper artifacts. Agile teams organize themselves in such a way that information is communicated in a timely manner to all stakeholders.
This unique certification program validates a professional’s blended knowledge in agile methodologies and scrum practices. It focusses on the basic principles and concepts of both Agile and Scrum with an emphasis on several Scrum components like the sprint, the daily 15-minute meetings, the roles and ceremonies.
EXIN Agile Scrum Master builds on the foundation level exam and has practical components. However the EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation certificate is not a mandatory prerequisite. EXIN does highly recommend this certificate or other, relevant certificates.
The exam program is aimed at all professionals who want to keep up-to-date with the developments in IT and Project Management, especially project participants and managers. In particular, the certification is suitable for professionals working in the areas of: Project Management; Software development; IT Service Management; and Business Management.
Exams by levelCode
Foundation
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation ASF
Advanced
EXIN Agile Scrum Master ASM
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
Summary
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation is a certification that validates a professional’s blended knowledge in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices. Agile Scrum is about working together to successfully reach the goal. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas. Scrum practices include establishing cross-functional and self-managed teams, producing a working deliverable at the end of each iteration or Sprint.
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation is part of the Certified Integrator program and is one of the prerequisites to attain the title:
EXIN Certified Integrator Agile Service Projects
Target group
The Agile way of thinking is best known in the field of software development but the principles are increasingly being applied in other types of projects. Scrum is the most used Agile methodology and the module is suitable for all professionals looking to keep their knowledge up to date with the latest developments in the fields of IT and Project Management, particularly those leading or participating in projects. In particular, the certification is suitable for professionals working in the areas of: Project Management; Software development; IT Service Management; and Business Management.
Context
The exam EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation is part of the EXIN qualification program and has been developed in cooperation with international experts in the field.
e-Competence Framework (e-CF)
The mapping of this certificate against the e-Competence Framework.
Level
e-CF Area e-Competence e-1 e-2 e-3 e-4 e-5
PLAN A.4. Product / Service Planning
A.6. Application Design
BUILD B.1. Application Development
B.3. Testing
MANAGE E.2. Project and Portfolio Management
E.5. Process Improvement
E.7. Business Change Management
Legend for coverage:
General - The competence is covered at the level indicated
Partial - The competence is covered to some extent
Superficial - Relevant knowledge is covered to some extent
The competence level is available in the framework
The competence level is not available in the framework
Prerequisites
None.
Exam content
Candidates are being tested on the following subjects:
1. Introduction to Agile and Scrum
2. Scrum practices
3. Scrum planning
4. Monitoring Scrum projects
5. Advanced Scrum concepts
Exam Details
Number of questions:
Pass mark: 65% (26 of 40)
Open book/notes: no
Electronic equipment permitted: no