Discuss Scrum PSPO-I Exam Topic 1 Question 44

Who can cancel a Sprint?

(choose the best answer)

AThe Scrum Team.

BThe Scrum Master

CThe Product Owner.

DThe Stakeholders.

Suggested Answer: C

The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the Product Backlog and ensuring that the value of the work the Scrum Team performs is understood by everyone involved. The Product Owner is the only person who can cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Development Team, or the Scrum Master1. A Sprint can be cancelled before the Sprint time-box is over. Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel the Sprint, although he or she may do so under influence from the stakeholders, the Development Team, or the Scrum Master. A Sprint would be cancelled if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. This might occur if the company changes direction or if market or technology conditions change. In general, a Sprint should be cancelled if it no longer makes sense given the circumstances. But, due to the short duration of Sprints, cancellation rarely makes sense1. Reference:

Scrum Guide

Sprint Cancellation

Can Scrum Master cancel a sprint?

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21 comments · newest first

Frederic 1 month ago

Stakeholders can influence, but they shouldn't cancel it directly.

Pok 1 month ago

I feel like the Scrum Team should have a say too.

Annmarie 1 month ago

True, but the Product Owner is more involved with the product vision.

Casey 2 months ago

But what about the Scrum Master? They manage the process.

Staci 2 months ago

Yeah, I agree. They have the final say on priorities.

Marya 2 months ago

I think the Product Owner can cancel it.

Ngoc 2 months ago

Definitely C) The Product Owner. They own the backlog!

Audry 2 months ago

Stakeholders might influence, but they shouldn’t cancel it.

Annabelle 2 months ago

I feel like the Scrum Team should have a say too.

Thaddeus 3 months ago

But what about the Scrum Master? They manage the process.

Andra 3 months ago

Yeah, I agree. They have the final say on priorities.

Hildegarde 3 months ago

I think the Product Owner can cancel a Sprint.

Hillary 3 months ago

Really? I didn't know the Product Owner had that much authority!

Darrin 3 months ago

Stakeholders can influence, but they can't cancel.

Catarina 4 months ago

Wait, I thought the Scrum Master had that power?

Carmela 5 months ago

Totally agree, it's their call!

Sarah 5 months ago

The Product Owner can cancel a Sprint.

Ling 6 months ago

I thought it was the Product Owner who had the power to cancel, but I wonder if stakeholders can influence that decision somehow.

Kate 6 months ago

I feel like the Scrum Team as a whole might have some input, but I don't think they can unilaterally cancel a Sprint.

Lorrie 6 months ago

I remember a practice question where it mentioned that only one role has the final say, but I can't recall if it was the Product Owner or someone else.

Audrie 6 months ago

I think the Product Owner can cancel a Sprint, but I'm not entirely sure if the Scrum Master has any authority in that situation.

Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 1 Question 44 Discussion