Scrum PSD Exam - Topic 1 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
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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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Camellia

15 days ago

Yup, I've seen it happen when the scope is way off!

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Rory

20 days ago

Also, if the team is lacking resources, it might be necessary to cancel.

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Milly

25 days ago

Wait, can a sprint really be cancelled? That seems odd.

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Barrett

1 month ago

Totally agree! If priorities shift, it's better to pivot.

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Mike

1 month ago

A sprint can be cancelled if the team realizes the goal is no longer relevant.

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Clarinda

1 month ago

If the product owner suddenly decides they want to completely change the scope of the project, that's a good reason to cancel the sprint.

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Ruby

2 months ago

Haha, I've seen sprints cancelled because the team ran out of coffee! Gotta keep those developers caffeinated!

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Elly

2 months ago

Cancelling a sprint is a tough call, but it might be necessary if the team is facing major technical issues that can't be resolved.

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Jose

2 months ago

I think a sprint should be cancelled if the requirements keep changing and the team is struggling to keep up.

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Ira

2 months ago

The sprint should be cancelled when the team is not making any progress and the goals are not being met.

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Merilyn

2 months ago

I practiced a scenario where a sprint was cancelled because of a critical bug found in production. That seems like a valid reason, right?

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Elliott

2 months ago

I feel like sprint cancellation might also happen if the team is facing major blockers, but I’m not confident about the exact criteria for that.

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Sylvie

3 months 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

3 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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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