Infosys Scrum Master and Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. General SM Questions
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Q1. Cycle time, lead time , throughput
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Q2. Agile values from manifesto
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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
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Q3. Estimation techniques then elaborate KANO
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Q4. Exposure to safe and kanban
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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
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Q5. Sprint velocity and INVEST fullform
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Q6. Burn down chart if straight line then what it indicates
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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.
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Q7. Team size handling and technology used
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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...read more
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Q8. How does your day at work look like as PM or scrum master
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Q9. How frequent do you change sprint duration
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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 ...read more
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Q1. Basic Details about My Experience, Previous Roles and Responsibilities
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Q2. Why I want to leave my current organization
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Q1. Questions about my day-to-day activities and scrum ceremonies
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Q2. Scenario based questions like, if there are some architectural changes required and need to be made, how do you tackle those items?
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Q3. Brief overview of the project that I am currently working on
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Q1. How do you measure team success in Scrum?
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Team success in Scrum can be measured through various metrics such as velocity, sprint burndown charts, and team satisfaction.
• Velocity: Measure the amount of work completed in each sprint. A consistent increase in velocity indicates team success.

• Sprint burndown charts: Monitor how well the team is progressing towards completing the sprint goal. A steady burndown chart shows success.

• Team satisfaction: Conduct regular re...read more
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Q2. Can you talk about a time when you helped the team increase their productivity, i.e., by working on any initiative, or helped the scrum team technically?
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Q3. Can you talk about your role in Sprint Planning and how you go about it?
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Q1. General Comp Discussion
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It was based on Management questions covering marketing, HR, Operations along with quants and LR.

Q1. Here it was a management round of interview, questions regarding the topics covered in MBA and why should I be chosen.
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Q2. Previous experience and technology known
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I have 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master and am proficient in Agile methodologies. I am familiar with Jira, Confluence, and Kanban boards.
• 5 years experience as Scrum Master

• Proficient in Agile methodologies

• Familiar with Jira, Confluence, and Kanban boards
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Q1. What is EPIC and story
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EPIC is a large body of work that can be broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces called stories.
• EPIC is a high-level requirement that is too large to be completed in a single iteration.

• Stories are smaller, more detailed requirements that can be completed within a single iteration.

• EPICs are typically broken down into stories during the backlog grooming process.

• Stories are usually written from the perspective of...read more
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Q2. How you arrive story points
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Story points are arrived at through collaborative effort of the team based on complexity, effort, and risk involved in a user story.
• Discuss the user story with the team to understand the requirements and potential challenges

• Break down the user story into tasks and estimate the effort required for each task

• Consider factors like complexity, uncertainty, dependencies, and risks involved in completing the user story

• Use a s...read more
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Q1. What is team velocity
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Team velocity is a measure of the amount of work a team can complete in a sprint.
• Team velocity is calculated by summing up the story points completed in a sprint.

• It helps the team understand how much work they can realistically accomplish in future sprints.

• Velocity is used for sprint planning and forecasting project timelines.

• It is not a measure of individual productivity but rather the team's overall capacity.

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Q2. What are major challenges faced
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Major challenges faced include communication issues, changing requirements, team dynamics, and stakeholder management.
• Communication issues between team members and stakeholders can lead to misunderstandings and delays.

• Changing requirements can disrupt project timelines and require frequent adjustments.

• Team dynamics such as conflicts or lack of collaboration can impact productivity and morale.

• Stakeholder management invo...read more
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Q1. How you will handle the conflicts in team
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Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. Major challenges as a scrum Master
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Q1. Speak about projects worked on
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Q2. Managing a Scrum Team
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