Who can cancel a Sprint?

Correct answer: The Product Owner

Option A is correct because the Scrum Guide explicitly states that only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, typically when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete due to changed business conditions, company direction, or technological circumstances. Option B, the Scrum Master, serves as a servant-leader and coach who facilitates Scrum practices but does not hold authority over Sprint cancellation decisions. Option C, the CEO, has no defined role in the Scrum framework and cannot cancel a Sprint outside the Product Owner accountability, even if they are a senior stakeholder. Option D, any team member, cannot cancel a Sprint; Developers have autonomy over their execution approach within a Sprint but do not hold cancellation authority.