Certified Scrum Master Practice Test

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Which role has the power to cancel a Sprint if necessary?

Scrum Master
Product Owner
Developer
Team Member

The correct answer is: Product Owner

The Product Owner holds the authority to cancel a Sprint, making them the correct choice. Their primary responsibility is to manage the product backlog and prioritize the work that needs to be done. If, during a Sprint, the Product Owner determines that the Sprint goal is no longer achievable or relevant—perhaps due to changes in market conditions or stakeholder feedback—they have the responsibility to cancel the Sprint. This decision is significant, as it reflects the agile principle of adapting to change and ensuring that the team is always working on the most valuable outcomes. The Product Owner's role centers on maximizing the value of the team's work, and cancelling a Sprint can sometimes be necessary to realign efforts with priority shifts. The other roles, such as the Scrum Master and Developers, support the team and facilitate the process, but they do not have the authority to cancel the Sprint. The Scrum Master assists in maintaining the Scrum framework and ensuring that the team follows the prescribed processes. Developers focus on delivering the work, while Team Members, being a general term that may include Developers, do not have specific authority regarding Sprint cancellations.