Guide to Scrum Increments

Scrum Increments refers to the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and all previous Sprints. At the end of a sprint, the new Increment must be 'Done,' which means it must be in a usable condition and meets the Scrum Team's definition of 'Done'.

Why it is important:
Increments ensure that a usable version of working product is always available. Whether it needs to be released to stakeholders or not is a business decision. It enables empirical inspection and adaption, vital for Scrum's success.

What it is:
It is the total of all the 'Done' items from the Product Backlog carried out during a Sprint and the previous ones. This is the least that can be deployed or developed on further.

How it works:
An Increment is created each Sprint from the set of Product Backlog Items that were completed during this period. It adds to all previously done Increments.

Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Scrum Increments:
1. Define Scrum Increments correctly.
2. Memorize the Scrum Guide’s definition of 'Done'.
3. Understand how and why Increments play a crucial role in Scrum.
4. Know who decides whether to release an Increment.
5. Get comfortable with the nature of an Increment, i.e., it should always be in usable conditions.Remember, Scrum Increments can be released at any time during the project, not just at the end, and may not necessarily have to be released, but should be ready.

Study and understand these facts, concepts and processes until you are comfortable enough to apply them in an examination scenario. Good luck!