CSTE -- 10. Acceptance Testing

10. Acceptance Testing

1. Concepts of Acceptance Testing - Acceptance testing is a formal testing process conducted under the direction of the software user’s to determine if the operational software system meets their needs, and is usable by their staff.
2. Roles and Responsibilities - The software tester’s need to work with users in developing an effective acceptance plan, and to ensure the plan is properly integrated into the overall test plan.
3. Acceptance Test Process - The acceptance test process should incorporate these phases:
1. Define the acceptance test criteria
2. Develop an acceptance test plan
3. Execute the acceptance test plan
4. Develop an acceptance decision based on the results of acceptance testing