When is a Sprint over?

The correct answer is D. When the time-box expires. A Sprint ends strictly when its time-box expires - period. The Sprint duration is fixed and agreed upon at the start. It does not end early because all tasks are finished (C), nor does it extend because work remains. The Product Owner does not have the authority to declare a…

Submitted by helene.fr· Apr 18, 2026Scrum Framework

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Options

AWhen the Product Owner says it is done.
BWhen all Product Backlog items meet their definition of "Done".
CWhen all the tasks are completed.
DWhen the time-box expires.

How the community answered

(44 responses)

A
7% (3)
B
5% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
86% (38)

Explanation

A Sprint ends strictly when its time-box expires - period. The Sprint duration is fixed and agreed upon at the start. It does not end early because all tasks are finished (C), nor does it extend because work remains. The Product Owner does not have the authority to declare a Sprint over (A). Not all Product Backlog items need to be 'Done' to end a Sprint (B) - only the items the team committed to are expected to be Done, and even then the time-box holds. This time-boxing creates the regular inspect-and-adapt heartbeat central to Scrum.

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#Sprint#Time-box#Scrum Events#Scrum Basics

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