PSM-I · Question #33
When might a Sprint be abnormally cancelled?
The correct answer is B. When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. According to the Scrum Guide, 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 Developers, or the Scrum Master. A Sprint would be…
Question
When might a Sprint be abnormally cancelled?
Options
- AWhen the Development Team feels that the work is too hard.
- BWhen the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete.
- CWhen the sales department has an important new opportunity.
- DWhen it becomes clear that not everything will be finished by the end of the Sprint.
How the community answered
(60 responses)- A2% (1)
- B92% (55)
- C2% (1)
- D5% (3)
Explanation
According to the Scrum Guide, 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 Developers, 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 sense.
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