When does a Sprint get canceled or end early?

The correct answer is B. When the Sprint Goal cannot be met. The Scrum Guide states that only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, and this should only happen when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete - typically due to a major change in business direction or technology. The Sprint Goal becoming unachievable is the trigger.

Submitted by sofia.br· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

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Options

AWhen the Sprint backlog is complete
BWhen the Sprint Goal cannot be met
CWhen the definition of "Done" is met
DWhen a key resource is out sick

How the community answered

(48 responses)

A
6% (3)
B
90% (43)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The Scrum Guide states that only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, and this should only happen when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete - typically due to a major change in business direction or technology. The Sprint Goal becoming unachievable is the trigger. Completing the Sprint Backlog does not end the Sprint early, and resource issues (like someone being sick) are not grounds for cancellation.

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#Sprint Cancellation#Sprint Goal#Scrum Events#Adaptive Planning

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