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📖 What is Acceptance Testing?

Acceptance Testing is formal testing conducted to determine whether a system satisfies its acceptance criteria and to enable the customer or user to decide whether to accept the system. It focuses on validating that the software meets business needs and is ready for deployment.

🥋 Sensei Says:

"User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the most common form, but remember that operational acceptance testing (OAT) and regulatory acceptance testing are also valid forms of acceptance testing."

📚 Certification: Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL-v4.0)

🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Acceptance Testing?

▸ User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
▸ Business validation
▸ Readiness for deployment

🎯 How does Acceptance Testing appear on the CTFL-v4.0 Exam?

Business users testing the software to ensure it meets their operational needs before go-live.

Questions about who decides to accept the system (the customer/user).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is acceptance testing focused on finding defects?

While defects may be found, the primary goal is to validate that the system is fit for purpose and ready for deployment.

Who typically performs acceptance testing?

Customers, business users, or other stakeholders who will use the system.

Related Terms from Certified Tester Foundation Level

Probe Effect Test Estimation Reviewer Quality Control (QC) Technical Review Quality Assurance (QA)

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