Scrum interview Flashcards
What is the role of a Scrum Master in an Agile team?
ensuring the scrum team understands and follows the Scrum framework, facilitating scrum events, and remove obstacles, allowing continously improve
How do you handle conflicts within an Agile team?
encourage open communication and active listening… understand each person’s perspective. facilitate discussions and find a common ground that aligns with Agile values and principles.
How do you prioritize the backlog items?
work closely with the Product Owner and the team to prioritize based on customer needs, value delivery, and risk management.
How do you handle a team member who consistently falls behind on their commitments?
1 on1 with the team member to understand the reasons behind their difficulties. Offering support, coaching, or additional training if needed. If all fails, involve the necessary stakeholders to find a solution collectively.
How do you measure the success of an Agile project?
metrics: sprint velocity, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and team morale. frequent retrospectives to gather feedback and continuously improve our processes.
How do you deal with changing requirements in the middle of a sprint?
Embrace change as part of Agile. work with the Product Owner to understand the reasons behind the change and assess its impact on the current sprint. If necessary, reprioritize or adjust the sprint backlog with the team.
How do you ensure effective communication within the team?
promote transparency, encourage open communication facilitate scrum events which foster collaboration, information sharing, and alignment.
How do you handle a product owner who frequently adds new items to the sprint backlog during a sprint?
address this issue with the Product Owner to understand the reasons behind the frequent additions. emphasize the importance of a stable sprint backlog for the team’s focus and commitment.
How do you promote self-organization within the Agile team?
empowering the team to make decisions and take ownership of their work. encourage collaboration, trust, and open discussions, provide guidance and support when needed
How do you handle a situation where the team is not fully embracing Agile practices?
First identify the reasons behind the resistance and address any concerns or misunderstandings. by providing education, training, and coaching to help the team understand the benefits and principles of Agile.
How do you facilitate continuous improvement within an Agile team?
regular retrospectives where the team reflects on their processes, and identifies areas of improvement,
How do you handle stakeholders who request changes outside the scope of the current sprint?
I would respectfully explain the importance of maintaining the sprint scope and the impact of introducing changes during the sprint. Suggest other avenues to add input.
How do you foster a collaborative and empowered team environment?
building trust and creating an environment where team members feel safe to share ideas, express concerns, and make decisions. empowering teams to take responsibility for their work.
How do you handle external disruptions or unexpected events that affect the team’s sprint?
work closely with the team to assess the impact of the disruption and help them adjust their plans accordingly. If necessary, I would facilitate discussions with stakeholders to manage expectations, ensuring the team’s focus and productivity.
How do you promote cross-functional collaboration within the Agile team?
encourage cross-functional collaboration by facilitating regular communication and knowledge sharing among team members. promote Agile practices like pair programming, cross-training, and collective code ownership.
