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?

  1. Increment
  2. Spike
  3. Epic
  4. 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.

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