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Tech Mahindra Scrum Master Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 Sep 2024

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image krishna das

posted on 8 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Conflict management
  • Q2. Prioritization of tasks
  • Ans. 

    Prioritization of tasks is crucial for successful project management.

    • Understand the project goals and deadlines

    • Identify high priority tasks that align with project goals

    • Consider dependencies between tasks

    • Involve stakeholders in the prioritization process

    • Use techniques like MoSCoW method or Eisenhower matrix

  • Answered by AI

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Apr 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you know oss and bss?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, OSS and BSS stand for Operations Support System and Business Support System respectively.

    • OSS is responsible for managing and maintaining the network infrastructure.

    • BSS is responsible for managing customer-facing activities like billing and customer service.

    • Both systems are critical for the smooth functioning of a telecom or IT organization.

    • Examples of OSS include network inventory management and fault management s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Scrum master roles and responsibility?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tech Mahindra Scrum Master interview:
  • Telecommunication
  • Agile
  • OSS
  • Bss
  • Scrum Master
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please go through agile manifesto

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Dec 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 3 rounds, 1 - scenario based ques, 2 - basic scrum ques and third round depends on the client, whether or not you are willing to also perform some other roles like testing. You should have a scrum SDLC kno...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, listen to the ques properly rather than giving vague answers.

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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
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scrum Fundamentals
  • Q2. SAFe Ceremonies and Follow-up questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SAFe Fundamental
  • Q2. PI-Planning and Follow-up questions
  • Q3. I&A explanation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prep for Agile and Scrum Fundamental
Scenario based questions

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

Capgemini user image Abhishek Pandekar

posted on 15 Oct 2024

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Budgeting related questions
  • Q2. Scrum master related questions
  • Q3. Agile methodology
  • Q4. Scenario based questions
  • Q5. Qualitative matrix and quantitative matrix
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Details about My Experience, Previous Roles and Responsibilities
  • Q2. Why I want to leave my current organization
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about my day-to-day activities and scrum ceremonies
  • Q2. Scenario based questions like, if there are some architectural changes required and need to be made, how do you tackle those items?
  • Q3. Brief overview of the project that I am currently working on
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you measure team success in Scrum?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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?
  • Q3. Can you talk about your role in Sprint Planning and how you go about it?
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Comp Discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for scenario based questions.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

TCS user image Arijit Mukherjee

posted on 28 Sep 2024

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

It was based on Management questions covering marketing, HR, Operations along with quants and LR.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Here it was a management round of interview, questions regarding the topics covered in MBA and why should I be chosen.
  • Q2. Previous experience and technology known
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

Infosys user image Manjusha Menon

posted on 14 Jul 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Various activities performed as SM explain
  • Ans. 

    Scrum Master activities include facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, coaching the team, and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.

    • Facilitating Scrum events such as Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospective

    • Removing impediments that hinder the team's progress

    • Coaching the team on Agile and Scrum practices

    • Ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and values

    • Helping the team self-organize an

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to plan the capacity of particular sprint
  • Ans. 

    Capacity planning for a sprint involves estimating team's capacity and considering factors like team size, individual availability, skill levels, and historical velocity.

    • Estimate team's capacity based on team size and individual availability

    • Consider team members' skill levels and experience

    • Take into account any planned time off or other commitments

    • Review historical velocity to understand team's past performance

    • Adjust c...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to organise retrospective and how to come up with the solution
  • Ans. 

    Organize retrospective by setting the stage, gathering data, generating insights, deciding what to do, and closing the retrospective.

    • Set the stage by creating a safe environment for team members to share their thoughts and feelings.

    • Gather data by reviewing what went well, what didn't go well, and what could be improved.

    • Generate insights by discussing the root causes of issues and identifying patterns.

    • Decide what to do ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you are best fit for scrum master role

Skills evaluated in this interview

Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

IBM user image Madhusudhana Byanna

posted on 11 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are Agile principals
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Tech Mahindra Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Tech Mahindra Scrum Master interview?
Tech Mahindra interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tech Mahindra interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Tech Mahindra 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 Tech Mahindra. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Tech Mahindra expect are Scrum Master, Agile, JIRA, Scrum and Safe.
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