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Backlog Item

An individual piece of work listed in the backlog, such as a feature, user story, or task.

Key Points

  • Represents a single deliverable or change that provides value and can be prioritized and estimated.
  • Should be clear, testable, and small enough to finish within a sprint; often includes acceptance criteria.
  • Ordered by the product owner and refined by the team to clarify scope and split when too large.
  • Tracked with size (e.g., story points or time) and marked Done when it meets the Definition of Done.

Example

The team adds a backlog item: "Reset password via email." Acceptance criteria include: link expires in 15 minutes, works for registered emails only, and logs an audit event. The product owner orders it high priority, the team estimates it at 5 story points, and it is completed in the next sprint.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes a backlog item in an agile project?

  1. A fixed-scope requirement approved at project initiation.
  2. A single piece of work in the product backlog, such as a feature or task, that can be prioritized and delivered.
  3. The complete list of features planned for the next release.
  4. A calendar-based activity on the project schedule.

Correct Answer: B — Backlog item

Explanation: A backlog item is an individual, deliverable work unit in the product backlog that can be ordered, estimated, and completed to add value.

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