PwC Senior Scrum Master Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is story estimation and how you did in your team.
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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

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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. How to calculate Average Velocity
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Average Velocity is calculated by summing up the total story points completed in a sprint and dividing it by the number of sprints.
• Sum up the total story points completed in a sprint

• Divide the total story points by the number of sprints

• The result is the Average Velocity
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Q2. How to transform Waterfall Into Agile
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Transforming Waterfall into Agile involves shifting from a sequential to iterative approach, focusing on collaboration and adaptability.
• Educate team members on Agile principles and practices

• Break down project into smaller, manageable tasks

• Implement regular feedback loops and retrospectives

• Encourage collaboration and communication among team members

• Adapt and iterate based on feedback and changing requirements
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Q1. Why do we need scrum master
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Q2. Restrospective patterns
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Q1. What coaching and mentering
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Q2. How would you explain agile to you mom
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Q1. Waiting on client round
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Q1. What innovation work have you done at your company and how your company benefitted from it
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Q1. Scenario based questions based on scrum theory and principles
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Q1. Informal discussion about max salary which they can offer
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Topics: Scrum Principles, Artifacts, Team Coaching, Escalation/Problem Solving

Q1. What are the different artifacts in Scrum?
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The different artifacts in Scrum are Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment.
• Product Backlog is a prioritized list of features or requirements.

• Sprint Backlog is a list of items from the Product Backlog that the team commits to completing during a Sprint.

• Increment is the sum of all the completed Product Backlog items at the end of a Sprint.
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Q2. How is the role of a Product Owner different from a Scrum Master?
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Product Owner defines what to build, Scrum Master ensures the team builds it effectively.
• Product Owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog

• Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the Scrum process and removing impediments

• Product Owner represents the stakeholders and communicates their needs to the team

• Scrum Master coaches the team on Agile principles and helps them self-organize

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Q3. How do you measure the success of a Scrum Team?
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Success of a Scrum Team can be measured by their ability to deliver high-quality products within the given timeline.
• Productivity and efficiency of the team

• Number of completed user stories and tasks

• Customer satisfaction and feedback

• Team's ability to adapt to changes and improve continuously

• Meeting sprint goals and deadlines

• Reduced defect rate and improved product quality
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Q4. How do you deal with conflicts?
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I address conflicts by promoting open communication, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Encourage open communication to ensure all parties have an opportunity to express their concerns and perspectives.

• Practice active listening to understand the underlying issues and emotions involved.

• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving by encouraging brainstorming and seeking win-win solutions.

• Mediate conflicts b...read more
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