When is a Sprint finished?

The correct answer is C. When the time-boxed duration is met. A Sprint ends when its time-box expires - period. Sprints have a fixed duration of one month or less, and that duration defines when the Sprint is over, regardless of how much work was completed. The Sprint does not end early if all items are finished, and it does not extend if…

Submitted by haruto_sh· Apr 18, 2026Agile Principles and Mindset

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Options

AWhen the definition of "Done" is met
BWhen the Product Owner accepts the increment
CWhen the time-boxed duration is met
DWhen the work remaining is zero

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A
7% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
87% (26)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A Sprint ends when its time-box expires - period. Sprints have a fixed duration of one month or less, and that duration defines when the Sprint is over, regardless of how much work was completed. The Sprint does not end early if all items are finished, and it does not extend if work remains. This fixed cadence is fundamental to Scrum's predictability and rhythm. Whether the Definition of Done is met or the Product Owner accepts work are separate concerns from Sprint closure.

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#Sprint duration#Time-boxing#Scrum fundamentals

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