Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) — Question 154

What could be a reason for a Product Owner to delay the start of a new Sprint after the conclusion of the previous Sprint?

Answer options

• A. The QA team has not finished testing the previous Increment before declaring it ready to ship.
• B. The stakeholders were disappointed with the Increment produced in the previous Sprint.
• C. There is no acceptable reason. A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.
• D. The Product Owner needs additional time to identify the next initiatives.
• E. There's not enough work in the Product Backlog to work on in the upcoming Sprint.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because, according to Scrum principles, a new Sprint should start immediately after the previous Sprint ends without any delays. The other options suggest reasons that might not justify a delay in the start of a new Sprint, as the Scrum framework emphasizes continuous flow and time-boxing.