Which action best describes the effect of cancel_at_period_end = true?

• A. Cancel immediately
• B. Cancel at the next billing cycle
• C. Downgrade the plan
• D. Cancel at the end of the current billing period

Answer: (D)

Cancellation timing is being tested here. With cancel_at_period_end set to true, Stripe schedules the cancellation to take effect at the end of the current billing period. The user continues to have access for the full period and is not renewed for the next cycle; after that period ends, the subscription is canceled and no further invoices occur. If you wanted cancellation to happen immediately, you’d cancel right away rather than waiting for the period to end. This setting doesn’t change the plan or downgrade anything; it only controls when the cancellation happens.