Scrum PSD Exam - Topic 1 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 1

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When might a sprint be cancelled?

BWhen the project manager decides this.

CNever, the sprint must always be finished.

DWhen the sprint goal becomes obsolete

AWhen the developers feel they aren't ready

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Suggested Answer: D

The product owner can cancel the sprint if the sprint goal becomes obsolete. This is a very rare event. It can happen when a company losing a client or the client decides to take a completely different turn.

by Chan at Jan 27, 2026, 10:39 AM

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Sylvie

5 days ago

I remember a practice question about sprint cancellation due to external factors like market changes. It makes sense, but I can't recall specific examples.

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Dorothy

10 days ago

I think a sprint can be cancelled if the team realizes the goals are no longer relevant, but I'm not entirely sure how often that happens.

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Talia

15 days ago

Cancelling a sprint is usually a last resort, so I'd focus on outlining the key reasons that might lead to that - like if the scope becomes unmanageable, if critical risks materialize, or if the team simply can't deliver on the sprint commitments. Knowing when to cut your losses is an important PM skill.

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Katina

20 days ago

Ugh, I hate questions about project management processes. This feels like it could be tricky to answer comprehensively. I'll do my best to recall the main factors that might prompt a sprint to be cancelled, but I'm not super confident on the details here.

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Florinda

26 days ago

Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. I'd mention things like if the sprint goals become unachievable, if there are major blockers the team can't overcome, or if the business priorities shift dramatically. Gotta be ready to explain the rationale behind sprint cancellation.

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Phung

1 month ago

I'm a little unsure how to approach this one. I know sprints can be cancelled, but I'm not totally clear on the specific reasons that might lead to that. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I cover the key points.

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Nana

1 month ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question. I'd focus on discussing common reasons for cancelling a sprint, like if the team falls too far behind or if the product requirements change significantly.

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