Acceptance Testing (1 Viewer)

[MysticalElement]

what is acceptance testing and how is it significant to a information system

 

[Lwaxana]

In short - final phase in a software development process where software is tested to see if it works

try these websites for more in-depth info

http://www.wedopedia.com
http://www.extremeprogramming.org/rules/functionaltests.html

 

[bazookie]

Acceptance testing is performed by the system users before the system goes operational. This is significant because it submits the information system to a realistic simulation of how it will be used when it does go operational. This means that most errors which might have been overlooked by the developers will be found and fixed before the system is implemented.

 

[Makro]

Acceptance testing is performed by the system users before the system goes operational. This is significant because it submits the information system to a realistic simulation of how it will be used when it does go operational. This means that most errors which might have been overlooked by the developers will be found and fixed before the system is implemented.

Spot on. My notes go on to mention that it's first tested with "test data" and then "live data" (actual data that the organisation would use) before it is implemented. Not that it's entirely relevant.

 

[SamD]

Acceptance testing is largely about the client accepting the final system (so that they will then pay the bill). As stated above, it would likely include a variety of different tests (volume, simulated, live, etc), however the aim of acceptance testing is to confirm that the original requirements have been met and hence the system is complete and functional. Often tests are constructed to specifically confirm that each requirement has been fulfilled. For instance, particular response times may have been a requirement - this is tested and if within sepcifications the requirement is accepted by the client as having been achieved. Each requirement is specifically tested and if all have been met then the client accepts the system as complete. For larger systems an outside testing organisation may perform the acceptance tests on behalf of the client and for smaller projects the client may perform the acceptance tests alongside the developers.

HTH
Sam