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Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 1 Question 44 Discussion

Who can cancel a Sprint?(choose the best answer)
C) The Product Owner.
A) The Scrum Team.
B) The Scrum Master
D) The Stakeholders.

Scrum PSPO-I Exam - Topic 1 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSPO-I exam
Question #: 44
Topic #: 1
[All PSPO-I Questions]

Who can cancel a Sprint?

(choose the best answer)

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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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Hildegarde
2 hours ago
I think the Product Owner can cancel a Sprint.
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Hillary
5 days ago
Really? I didn't know the Product Owner had that much authority!
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Darrin
10 days ago
Stakeholders can influence, but they can't cancel.
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Catarina
16 days ago
Wait, I thought the Scrum Master had that power?
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Carmela
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's their call!
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Sarah
2 months ago
The Product Owner can cancel a Sprint.
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Ling
3 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.
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Kate
3 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.
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Lorrie
3 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.
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Audrie
3 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.
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