Discuss GAQM CASPO-001 Exam Topic 1 Question 16

What happens if the customer no longer wants the feature that the Sprint Goal intended to meet? (Choose the best answer)

AThe Product Owner should cancel the Sprint

BThe executive stakeholders should determine if the Sprint should continue

CThe Scrum Master should cancel the Sprint

Suggested Answer: A

If the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete (e.g., a feature is no longer needed), the Product Owner can cancel the Sprint. The Scrum Guide states: 'A Sprint can be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint.'

A: Correct---the Product Owner decides.

B: Stakeholders advise, but don't decide.

C: The Scrum Master lacks this authority.

Exact Extract from Scrum Guide: 'A Sprint can be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. This might occur if the company changes direction or if market or technology conditions change. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint.' (Section: 'Sprint Cancellation')

Thus, A is correct.

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26 comments · newest first

Vernice 6 months ago

C isn't right either. The Scrum Master shouldn't cancel it.

Melissa 6 months ago

A seems too drastic. What if the team is close to finishing?

Yuriko 6 months ago

I disagree, B makes more sense. Stakeholders should decide.

Rebbecca 6 months ago

I think A is the best choice. The Product Owner knows the priorities.

Xenia 6 months ago

I think it depends on the situation, but A seems best.

Dorothy 6 months ago

Wait, can the Scrum Master really cancel a Sprint?

Dewitt 7 months ago

I’m not sure, B sounds reasonable too.

Raylene 7 months ago

Totally agree, the Product Owner has the final say!

Charlette 7 months ago

A) The Product Owner should cancel the Sprint.

Vivan 7 months ago

B) The executive stakeholders should determine if the Sprint should continue. They're the ones with the big bucks, so they get to decide.

Marget 7 months ago

A) The Product Owner should cancel the Sprint. Gotta listen to the customer, even if it means scrapping the Sprint.

Suzan 8 months ago

C) The Scrum Master should cancel the Sprint. They're in charge of the Scrum process, so they should make the call.

Colette 8 months ago

B) The executive stakeholders should determine if the Sprint should continue. They have the final say on product decisions.

Laura 8 months ago

A) The Product Owner should cancel the Sprint. That's the right call, as they're responsible for managing the product backlog.

Genevieve 9 months ago

I feel like this situation is tricky. I remember discussing how the Product Owner prioritizes features, so A could make sense, but what if the stakeholders want to keep going?

Robt 9 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought the Scrum Master was there to facilitate, but I don’t know if they can cancel the Sprint. So maybe A or C?

Keith 9 months ago

I remember a practice question about stakeholder involvement, which makes me lean towards B. But I feel like the Scrum Master should have a role in this too.

Yan 9 months ago

I think the Product Owner has the final say, so maybe A is correct? But I'm not entirely sure if canceling the Sprint is the best option.

Kassandra 9 months ago

This seems like a good opportunity to apply the Scrum principle of transparency. The team should have an open discussion with the Product Owner and stakeholders to determine the best path forward.

Rashida 9 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B. The executive stakeholders should be involved in deciding whether to continue the Sprint or not, since it impacts the overall product direction.

Gerald 10 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is that the Sprint Goal is meant to deliver value to the customer. If the customer no longer wants that feature, then the Sprint should probably be reconsidered.

Paz 10 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the Product Owner is responsible for the product backlog, but I'm not sure if they can just cancel a Sprint.

Willodean 10 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the Scrum principles and the Product Owner's role.

Bok 4 months ago

↳ replying to Willodean

Cancelling the Sprint seems extreme, though.

Edmond 4 months ago

↳ replying to Willodean

But what if the stakeholders want to step in?

Kerry 5 months ago

↳ replying to Willodean

I think the Product Owner should handle it.

GAQM CASPO-001 Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion