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Q1. Budgeting related questions
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Q2. Scrum master related questions
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Q3. Agile methodology
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Q4. Scenario based questions
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Q5. Qualitative matrix and quantitative matrix
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Q1. Introduce yourself
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Experienced Scrum Master with a background in software development and a passion for facilitating team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Over 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in various software development teams

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with strong knowledge of Agile principles and practices

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

• Worked closely with Prod...read more
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Q2. Whats the team size you handle and how do you manage team in a sprint
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I handle a team of 7 members and manage them by facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and removing impediments.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups to keep the team aligned and focused on sprint goals

• Lead sprint planning meetings to prioritize tasks and set achievable goals

• Conduct retrospectives to reflect on what went well and what can be improved for the next sprint

• Remove impediments that are blocking ...read more
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Q3. Explain difference between scrum and kanban
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Scrum is time-boxed with fixed iterations, while Kanban is continuous flow with no fixed time-boxes.
• Scrum has fixed iterations called sprints, while Kanban has no fixed time-boxes.

• Scrum focuses on completing a set amount of work within a sprint, while Kanban focuses on continuous delivery of work.

• Scrum limits work in progress by setting a sprint goal, while Kanban limits work in progress based on capacity and flow.

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Q4. State various conflicts you resolved as a scrum master within your tea.
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Resolved conflicts related to task prioritization, communication issues, and team member disagreements.
• Facilitated discussions to prioritize tasks based on business value and team capacity.

• Addressed communication breakdowns by encouraging open dialogue and active listening.

• Mediated conflicts between team members by helping them understand each other's perspectives.

• Implemented team agreements and ground rules to prevent...read more
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Q5. Explain with example the various kinds of risks you managed in a sprint.
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Managed risks in sprints by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Identified potential risks at the beginning of the sprint through team discussions and retrospectives

• Assessed the impact and likelihood of each risk to prioritize mitigation efforts

• Mitigated risks by implementing proactive measures such as adjusting sprint scope or increasing communication

• Example: Identifie...read more
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Q6. What are KPIs and which ones do you use in your project
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KPIs are Key Performance Indicators used to measure the success of a project. Examples include velocity, sprint burndown, and team happiness.
• KPIs are metrics used to evaluate the performance and success of a project

• Common KPIs in Agile projects include velocity, sprint burndown, and team happiness

• KPIs help teams track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions
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Q1. Introduction of the current role.
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Currently working as a Scrum Master in a software development team.
• Facilitating daily stand-up meetings

• Removing impediments for the team

• Coaching team members on Agile practices

• Ensuring the team follows Scrum framework
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Q2. Your daily routine as a Scrum Master. Scrum master roles and responsibilities.
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As a Scrum Master, my daily routine involves 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 Scrum practices and principles

• Ensure adherence to Scrum framework and help the team continuously improve

• Collabo...read more
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Q3. Practical examples of scrum ceremonies and scrum master roles/responsibilities. Practical examples of coaching the team and facilitating scrum events. Sprint planning activities as scrum master.
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Scrum Master responsibilities include facilitating sprint planning, coaching the team, and leading scrum ceremonies.
• Facilitating sprint planning meetings to help the team set goals and plan work for the upcoming sprint

• Coaching the team on agile principles and practices, helping them improve their processes and collaboration

• Leading daily stand-up meetings to keep the team aligned and focused on their goals

• Organizing and...read more
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Q4. Capacity and velocity in scrum, current team's velocity and capacity.
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Capacity and velocity in Scrum, understanding team's current velocity and capacity.
• Capacity in Scrum refers to the amount of work a team can handle in a sprint.

• Velocity in Scrum is the amount of work completed by the team in a sprint.

• Team's velocity is calculated by summing up the story points completed in a sprint.

• Team's capacity is the total amount of work the team can handle in a sprint.

• Understanding the team's curr...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 are Agile principals
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Agile principles are a set of values and beliefs that guide the Agile methodology in software development.
• Customer satisfaction through early and continuous delivery of valuable software

• Welcome changing requirements, even late in development

• Deliver working software frequently, with a preference for shorter timescales

• Collaboration between business people and developers throughout the project

• Supportive and trusting envir...read more
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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. Tell me about Agile Ceremonies
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Agile ceremonies are regular meetings that help teams collaborate, plan, and review progress in Agile projects.
• Examples include Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospective

• These ceremonies help teams stay aligned, communicate effectively, and continuously improve

• Each ceremony has a specific purpose and timebox to ensure efficiency and productivity
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Q2. Why you need to attend DSU dailu
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