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Which of the following best describes an increment of working software?

The correct answer is B. Additional features in a usable state that complement those delivered in previous iterations. According to the Scrum Guide, an Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal. Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, an Increment must be usable…

Submitted by packet_pusher· Apr 18, 2026Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework

Question

Which of the following best describes an increment of working software?

Options

  • AA decomposition of all Product Backlog items into tasks for future Sprint Backlog lists.
  • BAdditional features in a usable state that complement those delivered in previous iterations.
  • CA new user interface design for functionality delivered in previous iterations.
  • DAn automated test suite to verify functionality delivered in previous iterations.
  • EUML diagrams that describe how to deliver functionality in future iterations.

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • B
    91% (29)
  • D
    6% (2)
  • E
    3% (1)

Explanation

According to the Scrum Guide, an Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal. Each Increment is additive to all prior Increments and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all Increments work together. In order to provide value, an Increment must be usable. Multiple Increments may be created within a Sprint. The sum of the Increments is presented at the Sprint Review thus supporting empiricism. However, an Increment may be delivered to stakeholders prior to the end of the Sprint. The Sprint Review should never be considered a gate to releasing value. Therefore, the best description of an increment of working software is additional features in a usable state that complement those delivered in previous iterations.

Topics

#Increment#Scrum Artifacts#Working Software#Definition of Done

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