Acceptance testing

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Definition

The client or end users check that the finished system meets their needs before accepting it.

Example: The school tests the timetable system before signing off.

Found in: course specifications, school notes.

Short version to memorise (key terms bank)

Client/users check the system meets their needs.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 SE Project.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

Where it has appeared in the paper

The Software Engineering Project (Part B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“The client or end users check that the finished system meets their needs before accepting it.” Then apply it: The school tests the timetable system before signing off.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

Command words used with it

General advice

No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.

Official worked answer

Sample exam Q11 (3 marks): Testing (test data) (3 marks): official criteria and sample answer

Criteria

3: Test data that thoroughly tests the algorithm, with expected outputs and reasons. 2: Tests most of the boundaries and paths, with relevant outputs and reasons. 1: Some relevant information.

Sample answer

1024 -> Desktop (boundary check). 768 -> Tablet (boundary check). 100 -> Phone (below lowest screen size check). 850 -> Tablet (between Tablet and Desktop). 2000 -> Desktop (above highest screen size check).

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