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Updated 13 Jan 2025

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Dec 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No questions as nobody joined.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nothing got asked no-one tuned up

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - i had an interview scheduled for the role of scrum master, i got automated reminder mails twice and also a call from HR to confirm on the interview. after 5 minutes of the scheduled time nobody turned up, i called the HR to inform the same ,he said give me two minutes and he never returned back. i remained on the live video call for 54 minutes but nobody turned up and even the HR didn't had the etiquettes to call back and apologies for the time gone. if they already chose a candidate then they should have right away cancelled the invite. it says so much about the company. there is no sync between the team that is hiring and the ones scheduling interview. if you are not desperate enough for a job then don't go for their hiring interviews.

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Oct 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Cycle time, lead time , throughput
  • Q2. Agile values from manifesto
  • Ans. 

    Agile values from manifesto

    • Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

    • Working software over comprehensive documentation

    • Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

    • Responding to change over following a plan

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Estimation techniques then elaborate KANO
  • Q4. Exposure to safe and kanban
  • Ans. 

    Exposure to SAFe and Kanban methodologies in previous roles.

    • Implemented SAFe framework in previous project to scale Agile practices across multiple teams

    • Utilized Kanban boards to visualize workflow and optimize team's efficiency

    • Facilitated ceremonies such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Daily Standups in SAFe environment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Sprint velocity and INVEST fullform
  • Q6. Burn down chart if straight line then what it indicates
  • Ans. 

    It indicates that work is not being completed at the expected rate.

    • A straight line on a burn down chart indicates that work is not being completed as planned.

    • It may suggest that the team is not making progress or facing obstacles.

    • It could also indicate that the initial estimation of work was incorrect.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Team size handling and technology used
  • Ans. 

    Scrum Master should be able to handle teams of various sizes and be familiar with a range of technologies.

    • Scrum Master should have experience working with teams of different sizes, from small to large.

    • Scrum Master should be knowledgeable about various technologies commonly used in software development, such as Agile tools, project management software, and communication platforms.

    • Scrum Master should be able to adapt the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How does your day at work look like as PM or scrum master
  • Q9. How frequent do you change sprint duration
  • Ans. 

    Sprint duration should be consistent to allow for predictability and stability in the team's workflow.

    • Sprint duration should generally remain consistent to allow the team to establish a predictable cadence.

    • Changing sprint duration frequently can disrupt the team's rhythm and impact their ability to plan and deliver work effectively.

    • If there is a valid reason for changing sprint duration, such as a major project change ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Scrum Master interview:
  • Introduce yourself to candidate
  • have a stable network connection
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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Oct 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Daily roles of a scrum master
  • Ans. 

    The daily roles of a Scrum Master involve facilitating daily stand-up meetings, removing impediments, coaching the team, and ensuring adherence to Scrum practices.

    • Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to keep the team aligned and focused

    • Remove impediments that are blocking the team's progress

    • Coach the team on Agile principles and practices

    • Ensure adherence to Scrum practices and ceremonies such as sprint planning, review, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different Metrics
  • Ans. 

    Different metrics are used in Scrum to measure team performance and progress.

    • Velocity: measures the amount of work completed in a sprint

    • Burndown chart: tracks the remaining work in a sprint

    • Lead time: measures the time taken from a task being started to completed

    • Cycle time: measures the time taken to complete a task once started

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Lead time metrics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - He is done with 3 questions and said thanks. Not even the basic introduction of each other it happened. Never expected it could be that in this way

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Darani Devaraj

posted on 13 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Real scenarios were discussed
  • Q2. Discussed about scrum, values, etc

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Jun 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Agile /scrum basic questions
  • Q2. Some management questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion only

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scrum ceremonies
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Agile way of working
  • Ans. 

    Agile way of working involves iterative development, collaboration, and adaptability.

    • Iterative development: breaking down work into small increments and completing them in short time frames

    • Collaboration: cross-functional teams working together closely to deliver value

    • Adaptability: responding to change quickly and effectively

    • Examples: daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behaviour question

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Feb 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Screening will be via telephonic for 5 to 10 mins if shortlisted full interview will be scheduled either virtual or in person (with a panel of 2 members )
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly pay discussion and verification to your previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not applicable only two rounds and if selected offers will be released.

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user image CareersTalk

posted on 16 Nov 2021

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced scrum master with a background in software development and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

    • Over 5 years of experience as a scrum master in various industries

    • Strong understanding of agile principles and practices

    • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives

    • Worked closely with product owners and development teams to ensure successful project delivery

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. To walkthrough the resume

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Jul 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Different estimation techniques
  • Ans. 

    Different estimation techniques

    • Planning Poker

    • T-Shirt sizing

    • Dot voting

    • Affinity mapping

    • Wideband Delphi

    • Comparative estimation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between SM and PM
  • Ans. 

    SM focuses on facilitating the team and process, while PM focuses on managing the project and stakeholders.

    • SM is responsible for ensuring the team follows Scrum framework and removing impediments

    • PM is responsible for managing the project scope, budget, and timeline

    • SM facilitates communication and collaboration within the team

    • PM communicates with stakeholders and manages their expectations

    • SM is a servant-leader, while P...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What if PM is not available
  • Q4. Different tools used in Agile
  • Ans. 

    Agile tools include project management, communication, and collaboration software.

    • Project management tools like Jira, Trello, and Asana

    • Communication tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom

    • Collaboration tools like Google Docs, Confluence, and Miro

    • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins and Travis CI

    • Automated testing tools like Selenium and Appium

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - real time experience counts. they are looking for mature/experience people

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Scrum Master interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cognizant Scrum Master interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Scrum Master, Agile, Defect Management, JIRA and Code Review.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Scrum Master interview?

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