Describe a project where scope creep occurred. How did you handle it?

Short answer: In one project, the client kept requesting UI tweaks and additional filters post-sprint planning. I set up a meeting with the Product Owner and stakeholders, explained the impact on delivery, and proposed bundling the extra items into a separate sprint labeled "UX Enhancements." By formally defining scope boundaries and being transparent about impact, we avoided derailing the main release.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Managers care that you communicate early, protect quality, and help the ShopNest team deliver predictably.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.