Increment
A usable, verified, and approved piece of the product that represents a portion of the total project outcome.
Key Points
- It is a working slice of the product that delivers real value.
- It has passed testing and meets the team's Definition of Done.
- It is formally accepted by the appropriate stakeholder, such as the product owner.
- Each increment builds on prior increments to move the product toward the final outcome.
Example
At the end of a sprint, the team delivers an integrated reporting feature that passes all automated and manual tests and is approved by the product owner. This feature set is a completed piece of the overall product and can be released if desired, so it is an increment.
PMP Example Question
In an agile project, the team completes a set of features that are integrated, pass all tests, and are approved by the product owner. What is this deliverable called?
- Increment
- Spike
- Epic
- Change request
Correct Answer: A — increment (a working, approved piece of the product)
Explanation: An increment is a usable, tested, and accepted portion of the product that contributes to the overall project outcome.
