Scrum Master Interview Questions And
Answers
Explain Agile in 30 seconds -
correct answer ✅Agile is a framework of approaches and
behaviors that encourage "just-in-time" production that enables
customers to receive quality software sooner.
What are the differences between Agile and traditional project
management (Waterfall)? -
correct answer ✅Agile encourages that a little of everything,
including design, development, and testing is done at the same
time. Conversely, the traditional approach to projects closes and
completes one phase before the next begins. Agile encourages
short, frequent feedback loops and embraces changes to
requirements. In Waterfall, feedback is usually not collected until
the very end of the project, and changes are discouraged.
Are you a Certified Scrum Master? -
correct answer ✅Don't be surprised if you don't have a
certification and they ask you this question! The job description
may or not may have required a certification—and the interviewer
may or may not believe that certification is enough to have the
expertise to be a good candidate for the role for which you are
applying. If you don't yet have an Agile Scrum Master certification,
let them know if you plan on investing in the certification in the
, Scrum Master Interview Questions And
Answers
near future. Make sure you mention the years of experience you
have in the field.
What are the roles in Scrum? -
correct answer ✅Scrum prescribes only three roles: the Product
Owner, Scrum Master, and the Delivery Team. These roles should
ideally be cross-functional and not shared among other projects.
Many Scrum Masters have not had the opportunity to work with a
team that was cross-functional or dedicated due to the
organization's resistance or inability to allow for what some refer to
as a "luxury." This question may lead the interviewer to ask how
you would handle working with a team that did not have a designer
or tester within the team or how you would handle a team that was
not dedicated. Be ready!
What is the Daily Stand-Up? -
correct answer ✅One of the interview questions on Agile is sure to
be about the Daily Stand-Up. The answer? Every day, preferably in
the morning, the team meets for no more than 15 minutes to
answer three questions:
What did you do yesterday?
What do you plan on doing today?
Answers
Explain Agile in 30 seconds -
correct answer ✅Agile is a framework of approaches and
behaviors that encourage "just-in-time" production that enables
customers to receive quality software sooner.
What are the differences between Agile and traditional project
management (Waterfall)? -
correct answer ✅Agile encourages that a little of everything,
including design, development, and testing is done at the same
time. Conversely, the traditional approach to projects closes and
completes one phase before the next begins. Agile encourages
short, frequent feedback loops and embraces changes to
requirements. In Waterfall, feedback is usually not collected until
the very end of the project, and changes are discouraged.
Are you a Certified Scrum Master? -
correct answer ✅Don't be surprised if you don't have a
certification and they ask you this question! The job description
may or not may have required a certification—and the interviewer
may or may not believe that certification is enough to have the
expertise to be a good candidate for the role for which you are
applying. If you don't yet have an Agile Scrum Master certification,
let them know if you plan on investing in the certification in the
, Scrum Master Interview Questions And
Answers
near future. Make sure you mention the years of experience you
have in the field.
What are the roles in Scrum? -
correct answer ✅Scrum prescribes only three roles: the Product
Owner, Scrum Master, and the Delivery Team. These roles should
ideally be cross-functional and not shared among other projects.
Many Scrum Masters have not had the opportunity to work with a
team that was cross-functional or dedicated due to the
organization's resistance or inability to allow for what some refer to
as a "luxury." This question may lead the interviewer to ask how
you would handle working with a team that did not have a designer
or tester within the team or how you would handle a team that was
not dedicated. Be ready!
What is the Daily Stand-Up? -
correct answer ✅One of the interview questions on Agile is sure to
be about the Daily Stand-Up. The answer? Every day, preferably in
the morning, the team meets for no more than 15 minutes to
answer three questions:
What did you do yesterday?
What do you plan on doing today?
